Mining Magic In A Weird Ghost Town | Vulture City Arizona | EP 43

In our last video, we explored Vulture City Ghost Town Arizona, November 2022. We met up with American Sculpture Artist Ray Villafane who tells his story about Bone Yard Mining Company and how this unique studio was born. Ray sheds light on mining magic from the many artifacts found onsite in Vulture City Ghost Town to create magical whimsical characters and the most unique sculptures found all over Vulture City. Arguably one of the worlds best pumpkin carvers in our opinion.

Check out our other video to explore Vulture City Ghost Town with us as we tour of the many artifacts exploring this living museum and restored buildings on site.
Link to Weirdest Ghost Town We've Explored | Vulture City Arizona | EP 41
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Ray Villafane was an art teacher for 12 years in Bellaire, Michigan, before becoming a full-time sculptor in 2006. He gained national attention in 2007 when he competed on and won Food Network’s Challenge Show segment “Outrageous Pumpkins”
Villafane Studios https://www.villafanestudios.com/
Bone Yard Mining Company https://www.villafanestudios.com/gour...

Vulture City is just a car ride south of Wickenburg Arizona. The site today was the former Vulture Mine, a gold mine and settlement in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States. The mine began in 1863 and became the most productive gold mine in Arizona history. The mine produced 340,000 ounces of gold and 260,000 ounces of silver and has been credited with founding the town of Wickenburg.

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