Pick up a copy at your favorite newsstand today.
]]>Imagine our excitement to have Imagination Fabrication of New Mexico's advertisement be part of the Collector's Issue, July 2023: Reason's to Love New Mexico!
This was made possible by the 37th annual Contemporary Hispanic Market Committee. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!
IFNM is New Mexico True
Pick up a copy of New Mexico Magazine, Collector's Edition at your favorite newsstand or subscribe online
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]]>The very first decision: what is my style?
It should be as easy as knowing what you like, but how does that translate to an interior design “style”?
Arguably there are 40 distinct styles, we will share a few of the basics.
It is best to explore these styles to get a feel for what fits you.
At Imagination Fabrication of New Mexico, our hardware, functional pieces and art complement many of these styles. Examples include: Art Deco, Bohemian, California Chic, Eclectic, Industrial, Moroccan and Southwestern. Explore our hand-forged steel work today.
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]]>When you buy from this Summer Gift Guide, you are buying from small New Mexico businesses, like IFNM. Buy local. Buy New Mexico True Certified.
]]>When you buy from these small New Mexico businesses, like IFNM, you have the promise that we are authentically “New Mexico True”—made, grown and born & raised right here with pride, love and the finest quality ingredients. Buy authentic. Buy local. Buy New Mexico True Certified.
Check it out!
New Mexico True Summer Gift Guide
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To learn more about this museum: https://golondrinas.org/
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]]>We are conveniently located just inside the entrance on your left. Stop by and say hi! Many hand-forged pieces, unique to this event, will be available for purchase.
Learn more at https://nmartisanmarket.com/
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]]>Our Enchantment Bowl represents the spirit of a people rich in diversity with the strength to persevere in harshly stunning land. The steel, in this hand-forged steel bowl, represents strength, the texture represents the multiple cultures living side by side and the shape symbolizes the strong commitment to family and community. Individually designed and forged, our steel bowls are hammered and given a durable blacksmith finish. For decorative purposes only.
In the NM True Community’s own words: “Whatever lights up your season, when you buy from these small businesses, you know it’s authentically New Mexican, made in the Land of Enchantment, and certified with true love.”
https://www.newmexico.org/new-mexico-true-certified/true-certified-shopping/gift-guide/
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]]>Hector will have hand-forged metal art, hooks and hardware available for sale. Booth #38 on SW corner of Lincoln and Marcy St. See map here
The market is open 8-5 on 7/30-7/31. The event is free to the public. See you there!
What is the Contemporary Hispanic Market?
Contemporary Hispanic Market, Inc is a non-profit organization in Santa Fe, New Mexico. It is the coalition of more than 100 artists and has grown over the past 36 years, making this market into the largest Hispanic art event in the country. This market features innovative work and is supported 100% by an alliance of passionate volunteers, who are like family.
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This is great news for you because now you can purchase IFNM’s hand-forged blacksmith art directly from your smart phone or tablet!
Additional benefits:
So download the Shop app today!
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]]>When you buy from these small New Mexico businesses, like IFNM, you have the promise that we are authentically “New Mexico True”—made, grown and born & raised right here with pride, love and the finest quality ingredients. Buy authentic. Buy local. Buy New Mexico True Certified.
Check it out!
New MexicoSummer Gift Guide | True Certified
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]]>We have specially curated a GIFT COLLECTION of hand-forged art, wearables and collectibles that will spoil Mom this Mother’s Day
]]>Nobody deserves to be spoiled more than Mom! The key is to gift her something extra special that she'd never buy herself (but that she secretly desires).
Buying for your wife is different than buying for your mother: it involves the extra special elixir of romance and gratitude, with a flair for springtime.
Extra special means something that can’t be found in the seasonal aisle of a big-box store. Extra special means hand-made and made in the USA.
Imagination Fabrication of New Mexico (USA) is your source for extra special gifts for Mom!
We have specially curated a GIFT COLLECTION of hand-forged art, wearables and collectibles that will spoil Mom this Mother’s Day (and literally forever).
Innovative Design, Heirloom Quality
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]]>This non-profit association provides a forum for artists in the Eldorado community to share ideas, expand their knowledge, build relationships with other artists, and promote the arts in the community.
We look forward to the annual art studio tour, annual fall/winter show and association activities! Follow us on Facebook or Instagram for Updates.
@eldoradoarts
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]]>Imports from other countries in July compared to June:
“Steel buyers continue to face myriad challenges, from market tightness to logistics issues.
Global steel production declined for the second straight month on a month-over-month basis in July, the World Steel Association reported this week.
In the U.S., buyers are vying for limited supply, whether domestically or in the form of steel imports, amid an unprecedented ascent of steel prices over the last year.
Some relief is coming in the form of Steel Dynamics, Inc.’s (SDI) new electric arc furnace (EAF) flat rolled mill in Sinton, Texas. In its Q2 investor report, the steelmaker said it plans to start production at the mill in mid-Q4 2021.”
Information courtesy of Metal Miner, Market Analysis Report by Fouad Egbaria on AUGUST 26, 2021 Photo by Ant Rozetsky on Unsplash]]>Dates/Times: July 25th through July 26th from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily.
I am in booth number 81, which is 6 booths north of Palace Avenue on Lincoln Avenue (adjacent to the Palace of the Governors).
Contemporary Hispanic Market features artwork created by New Mexico Hispanic resident Artists.
The market is open free to the public and is one of the finest markets to take place in the Santa Fe Plaza.
Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for updates and opportunities unique to IFNM.
#contemporaryhispanicmarket #NewMexicoTrue
]]>Many types of metal scrap can be reused in a variety of applications and with little top no degradation to it, even after multiple recycles (cooper, steel, aluminum, brass and iron).
The reuse of metals reduces mining, waste produced and emissions; while providing energy savings.
The countries that currently dominate the metal recycling market:
IFNM uses recycled metal in our art as much as possible and recycle scraps that we cannot use.
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]]>The 5th Annual Holiday Gift Guide has been extended through January 2021. See our Special Events Section to learn more.
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My wife and I had a lengthy discussion last night on the words Monolith vs. Manolith. It got quite heated, until I finally convinced her that the Monoliths spotted in various places around the world are rather large, versus the two we possess which are small and fit in the palm of your hand. Hence the name Manolith. This name is quite fitting for New Mexico, since we are one of the few states that recognizes Spanish/English as official languages.
To learn more, read our post and like us on Facebook for the continuing saga. . . Imagination-Fabrication-Of-New Mexico
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12-6-2020
Early in the morning I took Fonzie and Otto (best dogs in the universe) for a walk on our Santa Fe, New Mexico property. As I approached the Arroyo Gallina on east side of our property they begin to bark like something was down there. Keep in mind the last time we think we heard anything down there was about five years ago when we drank a bottle of tequila and thought we heard La Llorona. As I approached them, Fonzie was on a staunch point, as if he was pointing a wild game bird for me. I knew something was there. I crossed the fence and there it was. A monolith perched up on a rock just like the ones found in Utah, Romania, and California.
I didn’t see any tracks or sense anyone was around. I called Fonzie off point and picked up a monolith perched on a rock that was about 5 ½” tall by ¾ “x ¾” square. Very shiny. The base was somewhat square with hammered scalloped edges. It had a stamp very similar to my blacksmith stamp that had the letters I, F, N, M. I am only a blacksmith and not a metallurgist so I pulled out my google machine and discovered that might stand for “Intergalactic Fabricated Nickel Magnesium.” The whole time I was thinking maybe the little green men stole my company name of Imagination Fabrication of New Mexico.
About an hour later my wife came out to the shop and brought me a cup of coffee. I told her to go back and give that coffee a double shot of Wild Turkey since I had some weird news to tell her. She came back and sat down as I explained to her what happened. She asked me if that was my first stout coffee for the day? When I showed her the monolith, she just about fainted. She believes in UFOs and Aliens, while I never have (maybe now, I do too).
After a lengthy discussion, we decided to do another reconnaissance, of the arroyo. Damned, if our reliable German Wirehaired Pointer – Fonzie didn’t go on point again. Yup, we found a second one.
We know these two monoliths are probably worth millions, however we have never needed a million bucks. After all we have two very good smelly dogs. So, we decided we would like to make sure these monoliths go to someone that really has an appreciation for them.
They are for sale at $44.95 each. We just need to recover the cost of shipping and strife this stressful event caused to us.
Disclaimer: should you purchase a monolith we will not be liable for any alien abductions, etc…
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]]>Many families are suffering with the impacts of Covid19, not to mention the obvious impacts to those who are ill or who have lost loved ones.
During this year's Giving Tuesday, IFNM wishes to lend support to the families of Southwest New Mexico, where the new cases have surged in the last few weeks. We want to do our little part to support these families as we continue to struggle through this situation.
We will donate to a total of 20% of proceeds from the sale of art in our IFNM Charities Collection will be donated to the United Way of Southwest New Mexico.
United Way of Southwest New Mexico provides relief to those in Southwestern New Mexico left vulnerable by the pandemic.
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]]>Allow that special someone to start their journey with wonderful hand-made, hand-forged metal art today!
]]>These unique IFNM hand-forged gifts are sure to please.
]]>These unique IFNM hand-forged gifts are sure to please.
Some currently in stock now!
Check out our Gift Guide today!
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]]>We will be offering contactless delivery dates to ABQ and Santa Fe, for free!
Learn more: https://imaginationfab.com/pages/ifnm-special-event .
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The SEAISI article states “US market participants note that the recovery in domestic demand and steel prices will be directly related to how each state will lift existing restrictions and how companies will adopt social distancing, at an operational level.”
We have already seen car manufacturers that reopened, have since shut back down due to employees testing positive for COVID-19 (read more about the Ford Plants Closure due to Covid-19).
Small-scale steel buyers, such as IFNM, are not seeing deep discounts on prices for steel currently. This leads us to believe that volume and purchasing directly from the domestic suppliers are key to seeing savings.
References
Covid-19 Pandemic Hits US Steel Demand and Prices, May 5th, 2020
http://www.seaisi.org/news_details.php?nid=10001
Ford temporarily closes two plants after three workers test positive for coronavirus, May 20th , 2020
https://www.cnbc.com/2020/05/20/ford-closes-chicago-plant-after-two-workers-test-positive-for-covid-19.html
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]]>Here is why. . . .
A main reason recycling rates could increase is if US processor seek out scrap metal for processing. But simultaneously, if international tariffs are created for metals like electronics or steel are applied, then the prices could go down too because it’s more costly to move the metals internationally.
Some other reasons in recycling rates:
Why it is a good idea to recycle anyway?
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References:
https://iscrapapp.com/blog/what-are-metal-tariffs-how-do-they-affect-scrap/
https://www.capitalscrapmetal.com/interesting-scraps/what-affects-scrap-metal-prices/
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