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Melvin Platero

Name
Melvin Platero
Tribe
Navajo Nation
Juried Classification(s)
Jewelry
Website

SWAIA Booth History

SFIM25
PLZ 88
SFIM24
PAL N 220
WIM25

2024 Award History

N/A
Portfolio Example & Artist Statement
Melvin Platero

My work consists of tufa and cuttlebone casting, metal fabrication as a foundation stone/shell setting, and/or inlay. I use sterling silver, argentium silver, 14k gold, and 18k gold. I work with various stones and materials including, but not limited to; various turquoise, various types of coral, diamonds and other gem stones, sugilite, lapis, and mother of pearl.