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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 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 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.
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Creating Jewelry Finishing Effects - A Sampler of Tool Attachments & Results
Understanding jewelry tools and what each one does can be overwhelming. In this article, we help you navigate through the popular jewelry finishes and the tool attachments you'll need to create them.
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Soldering Gold-Filled: Tips for Success & Troubleshooting -
We receive more questions about gold-filled items than any other products here at Halstead. We have addressed many material issues in past articles. But, this piece will focus on how to solder gold-filled jewelry items and the issues that may arise. Soldering gold-filled is tricky and requires knowledge about the material before you attempt it. Briefly, we will also discuss other hot topics dealing with gold-filled items such as sanding, filing, and cleaning.
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Add Value with Adjustable Slider Clasps
Learn how to use slider beads to create adjustable tassel bracelets and lariat necklaces. These clever jewelry findings open up new design possibilities.
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Tips for Chain End Finishing
Find instructions and tips on finishing footage chain! Large and small chain links are covered including different chain styles and finishing techniques.
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Flex Shaft Attachments for Finishing -
A flex shaft (or Dremel) rotary is one of the most indispensable metalsmithing tools in the jewelry studio . We use flex shafts for sanding, polishing, cutting and drilling. They shave time off in the studio so we can move on to other projects. I love our flex shaft but ...
Read MoreMetal Surface Finishes on Manufactured Findings
Do you have questions regarding jewelry finishes? What layers or effects are added to jewelry items? Learn about metal plating, anti-tarnish treatments, tool texture effects, and patinas in our latest article.
Read MoreHow to Finish Beaded Jewelry
Watch Hilary and Katie Hacker finish beaded jewelry using crimp, crimp covers and cable thimbles!
Read More6 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!
Read MoreGuide to Jewelry Finishing Sandpapers
A breakdown comparing different grits and micron rated sandpapers used to finish jewelry items. This popular blog post was updated in July 2019.
Read MoreSilver: Tarnishing, Cleaning, Polishing & Protecting
Tired of your favorite silver jewelry tarnishing? Learn more about protecting silver from tarnish as well as the different ways to clean and polish your sterling silver. Read the article and watch the video.
Read MoreWhat is a Flex Shaft - Why Jewelers Can't Work Without This Tool
Learn about the amazing jeweler's flex shaft and all the things it can do in your studio.
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