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Add 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 MoreAdvanced Earring Post Soldering Techniques
Studio Coordinator Sylvie Alusitz gives you strategies for advanced earring post soldering. Whether your designs are irregularly shaped or you’re in production mode, follow along to make more involved post soldering a breeze.
Read MoreUsing Tube Bezel Settings in Your Jewelry -
Easily make a variety of jewelry designs sparkle with tube bezel settings. Learn more about these versatile findings and find project inspiration to try out.
Read Moreby Erica Stice
5 Unisex Designs to Expand Your Jewelry Collection
Trying to find a way to bring in new clientele? Incorporate these 5 unisex designs into your existing jewelry line to expand your collection.
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How-to Make Simple Wire Hoop Earrings
Create simple wire hoops using 20-22 gauge sterling silver wire! Hoops are a staple in earring collections and these can be made in a large variety of sizes. Have fun adding hoops to your jewelry designs!
Read Moreby Erica Stice
Fabricated Wire Clasps - Simple Wire Hook Clasps
Fabricating jewelry clasps opens up a world of jewelry making opportunities! Learn how to create simple s-hook clasps with our step-by-step guide & video.
Read Moreby Erica Stice
Texturing Metal for Jewelry
Texturing is a lot of fun! Discover popular ways to texture on jewelry metals. Watch the video below for even more information on this popular jewelry-making technique.
Read MoreBeginner Jewelry Making Projects
If you are interested in jewelry making but are new to the craft it can be intimidating to know where to begin. To get you started we have compiled a list of 8 great beginner jewelry making projects!
Read Moreby Erica Stice
Best Beading Tools Used for Making Jewelry
Learn what you need to start beading! We've gathered up a list of the beading tools, components, and supplies you'll want to have ready. We also have a video on finishing your beaded jewelry ends along with lots of helpful tips.
Read MoreJewelry Wire Work Tips from Melissa Muir
Learn wire jewelry frame fabrication tips from one of our preferred studio teachers, Melissa Muir. She shows you step by step how to make this gorgeous wire work cuff using Halstead’s Sterling silver supplies and a beautiful cabochon!
Read MoreWirework Bracelet Making by Brenda Schweder
Brenda Schweder shows how you can use her jewelry making jig tool, Now That's a Jig!, with jewelry wire to make gorgeous wire work bracelet designs.
Read Moreby Erica Stice
5 Creative Uses for Jump Rings in Jewelry Making
Play around with jump rings! I had a fun day playing in the studio with a few extra jump rings I had. Just laying them out on the bench and moving them around brought up a few ideas. These are quick assembly and soldering pieces that are perfect for beginners.
Read Moreby Erica Stice
Top 5 Reasons Silver Solder Doesn't Flow
Solder not flowing? Find out the reasons why. Jewelry soldering can be frustrating at times, but with the right knowledge, you can quickly troubleshoot the problems.
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Soldering Copper & Brass Metals in the Jewelry Studio
Copper and brass are fun materials to work with in the jewelry studio. They are beautiful in their own right and they are perfect for learning new techniques. But, soldering these metals raises unique issues in design and technical execution. Learn more from our studio coordinator, Erica Stice.
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How to Pick Solder in the Jewelry Studio
If you have a small piece or want a precise join without a lot of solder flowing, learn to pick solder. Pick soldering minimizes solder messes and heat on your jewelry piece to prevent melting disasters. Add this skill to your bench resume today.
Read Moreby Erica Stice
Soldering Wire Embellishments to the Surface of your Jewelry Designs
Soldered wire accents allow you to create geometric designs with a line drawing feel. But, soldering thin wires onto sheet metal is a challenge. Our very own Studio Coordinator, Erica Stice, has some tips and a video.
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How to Sweat Solder 14kt Gold to Sterling Silver
Use 14kt gold solder ornaments on sterling silver jewelry blanks to create unique mixed metal jewelry pieces. Erica Stice is breaking down the sweat soldering process so you can add this great technique to your jewelry making skills.
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Untangling Jewelry Chain: Tips, Tricks & More
Read Tips & Tricks from the Halstead team on untangling chain plus how to properly store chain to prevent further tangles from happening. We've added a few tangled horror chain stories as well.
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