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Learn the ins and outs of using gold-filled with these common questions and ansers.

by Hilary Halstead Scott

What is Gold-Filled? Can it Tarnish? FAQs

Learn the ins and outs of using gold-filled in your designs. Using and explaining gold-filled can be complicated, prepare yourself with these common questions about the material.

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Earring making is one of the first skills people learn in jewelry making. This primer will help you to get acquainted with the different kinds of earrings and techniques used for earring making. Be inspired and have fun!

by Ashley Maldonado

Earring Making

With so many styles of earrings out there, where to start? Check out this resource hub to get started making earrings to sell as a collection or to give as gifts.

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Learn how to turn found objects, like sea glass, shells, and rocks, into jewelry!

by Sylvie Alusitz

How to Make Sea Glass Jewelry

We know you’ve got a few collections hiding around the studio… We’ll teach you how to turn your sea glass, rocks, and more into wearable jewelry. Keep reading for wire wrapping, drilling, and setting techniques for all skill levels.

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Wholesale beach jewelry offers high retail margins and sales per square foot returns. It is an easy product line to try in your merchandisin

by Hilary Halstead Scott

Wholesale Beach Jewelry for Gift Stores

Beach and ocean jewelry is always a customer favorite during the summer. Add some of these bestselling jewelry pieces to your retail store for easy upsell items.

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Christian jewelry items are popular gifts for religious special occasions such as weddings and baptisms. They are also a frequent self-purch

by Hilary Halstead Scott

Wholesale Christian Jewelry for Retailers

Adding Christian jewelry to your retail store is easy with Halstead's collection of religious jewelry making supplies.

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Definitions of different types of silver alloys used in jewelry making comparing the pros and cons of each material in the studio.

by Hilary Halstead Scott

Types of Silver - Learn the Grades of Silver Used in Jewelry

Learn about different types of silver alloys used in jewelry. What makes Argentium different from standard sterling silver? What is in Tibetan silver? Expand your knowledge so you can be an expert on all things silver!

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Learn why jewelry can cause your skin to turn green or black and what to do about it.

by Sylvie Alusitz

Why Jewelry Turns Your Skin Green

Always wonder why jewelry sometimes turns your skin green? Or black? This article covers why that might happen and what it means. We’ll also talk about how to prevent it!

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