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.

All you need to know about spring ring clasps – we cover the construction, benefits, and tips for the proper care and usage.

by Sylvie Alusitz

Spring 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.

Jewelry plating explained! Learn about the process and why jewelers and manufacturers use plating.

by Sylvie Alusitz

Jewelry 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.

Let's go over some of the most popular jewelry finishing effects that you can achieve when creating jewelry pieces. From pumice and patinas to satin and mirror finishes, I'll show you how to create simple jewelry finishes.

by Erica Stice

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.

Soldering gold-filled can be problematic. It requires knowledge and training. Read this article for how to solder gold-filled jewelry.

by Erica Stice

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.

Stopper beads are the ideal findings to make adjustable bracelets or lariat necklaces. Use stopper beads to create slide clasps for your jewelry.

by Erica Stice

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.

Learn tips for chain finishing to make necklaces or other jewelry from bulk footage chain lengths. See how to solder chains for secure clasp connections.

by Erica Stice

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.

Flex shaft attachments can be overwhelming! Learn which ones you need in your jewelry studio along with techniques and tips for jewelry finishing.

by Erica Stice

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 ...

Learn about surface finishes used on jewelry to improve products or create interesting visual effects. Educate yourself to be a resource for your clients.

by Hilary Halstead Scott

Metal 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.

Watch Hilary and Katie Hacker finish beaded jewelry using crimp, crimp covers and cable thimbles!

by Hilary Halstead Scott

How to Finish Beaded Jewelry

Watch Hilary and Katie Hacker finish beaded jewelry using crimp, crimp covers and cable thimbles!

Liver of sulfur is perfect for adding oxidized patinas to your brass, copper or silver jewelry designs. Learn our top tips for getting the best results.

by Hilary Halstead Scott

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!

by Hilary Halstead Scott

Guide 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.

Learn how to protect and polish your sterling silver to keep it shiny. Sterling silver tarnish is natural, but you can keep your jewelry looking great.

by Hilary Halstead Scott

Silver: 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.

A jeweler's flex shaft is a rotary tool with attachment heads that can perform many tasks. Learn all about this indispensable tool for your jeweler's bench.

by Hilary Halstead Scott

What 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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