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Lobster Clasps: All You Need to Know
Learn all you need to about lobster clasps. We break down their constructions, benefits, and tips for soldering near a clasp.
Read MoreAdd Permanent Bracelets to Your Jewelry Collection
Permanent bracelets have taken off! Easily add this fun experience to your jewelry business offerings with these tips.
Read MoreJeweler’s Resources – Conversion Charts & Reference -
Keeping track of all the weights, measurements, sizes, etc. that are needed to work in the jewelry industry can be a hassle, so we compiled this list for you so you have one less thing to worry about! Jeweler's Conversion Chart
Read MoreSpring Rings: All you Need to Know
Learn everything you need to about spring ring clasps to help you make an informed decision. This post covers the construction, the benefits, and tips for the proper care and usage.
Read Moreby Erica Stice
A Jeweler's Guide to Essential Beading Findings
Learn about beading findings in our educational jewelry guide! When you are beginning beading, the lingo can be overwhelming. Learn the essential vocabulary and common components you will need. Choose the right beading wire, clasps, headpins, and more for your next beading design.
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Jewelry Materials: Guide to Gauges, Tempers, and Annealing -
This blog outlines a few basics in jewelry making – tempers, gauges and annealing. Knowing about tempers and gauges will help you purchase the best sheet and wire for your jewelry.
Read Moreby Erica Stice
Why Jewelry Chains Break & How You Can Prevent It
Let's look at why jewelry chains break and ways to prevent it. From common causes to less known culprits, I'll share some helpful tips to extend the life of your favorite jewelry chain.
Read MoreJewelry School Profile: KP Studio
Located just two hours south of Halstead Headquarters in Phoenix, Arizona is a thriving metalsmithing studio school. We took a day trip to check out the space, chat with the instructors and hang out with all of the KP Studio cats!
Read MoreDiscover Jewelry Residencies
Being immersed in your craft, with access to a fully equipped studio while being surrounded by other artists sounds like a dreamy experience. This is what Jewelry Residencies offer.
Read Moreby Erica Stice
Jewelry Design Competitions - Entering, Submitting & Helpful Tips -
Are you considering entering your first jewelry design competition? Having entered my first contest here's my experience on the matter. From process steps and submitting your work to helpful tips I learned during my experience, read all about the process here.
Read Moreby Erica Stice
Practicing Responsible & Sustainable Jewelry Making
Lessen your impact on the environment by learning about recycled & sustainable jewelry! Learn how to become more eco-friendly by making small, but important changes around your studio.
Read More5 Reasons Why Pearls Are the Champion of Gemstone Sustainability
Pearls and cultured pearls are champions of the sustainability movement in jewelry. Learn more about these beautiful jewelry options from guest author Jennifer Heebner of the Cultured Pearl Association of America and sign up for a free online pearls course.
Read MoreJewelry Plating: Why and How it’s Used -
This blog explains the process of metal plating, why jewelers and manufacturers use it, and some general information to help you make informed decisions on purchasing and production.
Read Moreby Erica Stice
Why You Need a Jewelry Tumbler in Your Studio -
If you love mirror finishes a jewelry bench polisher is the ideal tool for you. But did you also know that it's an excellent tool to work harden your findings, too? In my opinion, this is one tool that every jewelry studio can benefit from.
Read Moreby Erica Stice
Jewelry Bench Polisher & Attachments -
A bench polisher is indispensable in a jewelry studio! Find out why, with this guide to jewelry bench polishing and attachments.
Read Moreby Erica Stice
Tips to Save Money Buying Bulk Jewelry Wire -
Save money buying bulk jewelry wire. Check out these money saving tips which cover tarnishing, tangling, and how to avoid waste. Learn how to use a rolling mill to keep your costs down, too.
Read MoreHandmade Jewelry: Types and Techniques
Curious what makes handmade jewelry so different from mass-produced? Learn about the different categories of handmade jewelry and some of the techniques for each one.
Read Moreby Erica Stice
Setting Up Your Wire Wrapping Jewelry Studio
Ready to wire wrap? Get prepared with this article! We've covered the studio area, gauges of wire, beginner tools and some materials that you can use when wire wrapping.
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