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by 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.
Read MoreWhat to Expect in Your First Jewelry Making Class
So you’ve made the decision to take your first jewelry class? Congrats! We reached out to some of our preferred teachers to help give you an idea of what to expect.
Read MoreJewelry School Profile: KP Studio
Located just two hours south of Halstead Headquarters in Phoenix, Arizona is a thriving metalsmithing studio school. We took a day trip to check out the space, chat with the instructors and hang out with all of the KP Studio cats!
Read MoreThe Craft School Experience for Jewelers
The Craft School experience is designed to be a brief stay at a retreat campus where serious artists can explore a craft while enjoying a beautiful place and the company of like-minded peers.
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 MoreHalstead's Preferred Studio Schools
We have developed great relationships with jewelry making schools all over the country. They offer a range of 1 day workshops to multi-week classes with experienced instructors.
Read MoreGet Creative With Pre-Made Jewelry Components!
Get inspired to look at findings in a whole new way! Paulette Werger ran a workshop "Creative uses for Premade Components" and you'll love some of the ideas she and her students came up with.
Read Moreby Erica Stice
3 Ways to Set Raw Crystal Points using Sterling Silver Findings
Use gallery end caps and bead cones to create simple, striking drop earrings or challenge yourself with a center banded technique. The star of each piece is the raw crystal adorning each one.
Read MoreMeet Halstead Grant Guest Judge, Michael David Sturlin
Michael David Sturlin will bring his expertise in craftsmanship and jewelry entrepreneurship to this year's jury.
Read MoreJewelry Events: Conferences, Retreats & Symposiums
Jewelry making events, retreats and symposiums are all around the country! They offer great classes to help you expand your skill set and even better networking opportunities to connect with fellow jewelers. You may even see a happy Halstead face at some of these events!
Read MoreBest Jewelry Teachers in the USA: Halstead's Preferred Teacher Classes List
Looking for a great jewelry making class experience? Check out our list of the best jewelry teachers in the USA who regularly travel to different locations around the country to teach new makers.
Read Moreby Erica Stice
Intro to Jewelry Stakes: Fold Forming Leaf Earrings
Learn how to make fold formed leaf earrings with jewelry stakes. Improve your metalsmithing skills with this tutorial on the tools, supplies and techniques you will need.
Read MoreSchool Profile: Silvera Jewelry School
Heading to San Francisco? You might want to take a metalsmithing class at the Silvera Jewelry School!
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Jewelry School Profile: Julie Sanford's Studio JSD
Read about Studio JSD, a jewelry school we highly recommend for locals in the Midwest and visitors! Get a lakeside cottage for the weekend and enjoy all that Julie Sanford's studio can offer.
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