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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6 Tips for Using Liver of Sulfur
From set-up to helpful tips, read why Liver of Sulfer makes such a great jewelry patina and is an essential product to have in your jewelry studio!
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New Jeweler's Guide to the Bench Pin and Sawing
Bench pin 101 for new jewelers. Also learn tips and best practices for sawing, one of the bench pin’s primary uses.
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Types of Jewelry Clasps & Closures
Read our guide on types of jewelry clasps and closures popular in today's modern day necklace and bracelet designs. Choose the best clasp for each design with this helpful glossary of terms.
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Types of Jewelry Pliers
There are many different types of jewelry pliers in the studio and at the bench. Here's our quick glossary guide to jewelry making pliers to help you learn the ropes!
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Types of Earring Findings
Learn about the different types of earring making components and how each can be used for unique jewelry making ideas.
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Guide to Jewelry Finishing
This blog will talk about the various ways to finish and polish your jewelry. We’ll talk tumblers, bench-top polishers, and various attachments for your flex shaft.
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