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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How to Prong Set Stones
Learn how to set a stone in a prong settings! This tutorial covers stone vocabulary and the basics of prong setting both faceted stone and cabochon cuts.
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Pricing Your Jewelry
Pricing your jewelry can be one of the trickiest aspects of running a jewelry business. We've created an interactive tool and accompanying free webinar to help you make sure you are not only covering your costs but making a living wage.
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How to Sell Jewelry to Stores and Galleries
Marthe Le Van of Mora Contemporary Jewelry guest writes tips on how to sell your jewelry to stores. As a gallery curator, Marthe has some great insight into what it takes to get your jewelry noticed by buyers.
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by Erica Stice
How to Make Chain Necklaces & Bracelets
Find instructions and tips on how to make chain necklaces and bracelets! Large and small chain links are covered including different chain styles and finishing techniques.
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by Erica Stice
Types of Hammers Used in Jewelry Making
Read all about the types of hammers used in the jewelry studio & check out our Facebook LIVE videos for tips, techniques & more!
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by Erica Stice
Types of Jewelry Settings
Interested in ready-made stone settings? We cover a wide range of pre-made jewelry settings and tools in this guide, which also include hints and favorite new tools.
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