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Add Permanent Bracelets to Your Jewelry Collection
Permanent bracelets have taken off! Easily add this fun experience to your jewelry business offerings with these tips.
Read MoreJewelry Making as a Hobby: Keep it Enjoyable and Sustainable
Taking on jewelry making as a creative hobby has a wide range of benefits. But once you’ve gotten hooked, how do you make it sustainable and enjoyable long term? Read on for our best tips!
Read MoreUsing Tube Bezel Settings in Your Jewelry -
Easily make a variety of jewelry designs sparkle with tube bezel settings. Learn more about these versatile findings and find project inspiration to try out.
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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.
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Embellishing a Cuff Blank with Pre-made Jewelry Findings
Have fun embellishing a cuff blank with pre-made findings! Sweat solder links, charms, heishes, and more to cuff blanks to create exciting jewelry pieces. Read the tutorial and watch the video here.
Read Moreby Erica Stice
How-to Make Simple Wire Hoop Earrings
Create simple wire hoops using 20-22 gauge sterling silver wire! Hoops are a staple in earring collections and these can be made in a large variety of sizes. Have fun adding hoops to your jewelry designs!
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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.
Read MoreBeginner Jewelry Making Projects
If you are interested in jewelry making but are new to the craft it can be intimidating to know where to begin. To get you started we have compiled a list of 8 great beginner jewelry making projects!
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3 Types of Necklace Chain Extenders
Don't get stuck with a too-short necklace! Whether it's by a customer's need or desire, longer necklaces are a must to carry. Necklace extenders can help take any pre-made design and add length. Learn about some of the most popular types of extenders Halstead offers.
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Rock Salt Casting as Seen in Belle Armoire Jewelry
Get a sneak peek at rock salt casting: it's easier than you think! Watch a quick video demo and preview some of the designs that appear in the Spring 2018 issue of Belle Armoire Jewelry.
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How To Finish Neck Collars
It's all about neck collars! In this blog post we give you some great ideas on finishing collar necklaces plus we have a brand new tool to show you and we cover December's 2017 issue Lapidary Journal Jewelry Artist magazine.
Read MoreMetalsmithing Fold Forming with Casey Sheppard
In this Halstead video, Casey Sheppard demonstrates fold forming metalmsithing techniques and tools in the jewelry studio.
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Riveted Pendant with Gwen Youngblood
Try out a fun new jewelry making project with Gwen Youngblood. Explore cold connections and complementary jewelry findings with this riveted pendant.
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 MoreBasic Metalsmithing: Work Hardening and Annealing
This is an introduction to the concepts of work hardening and annealing. It is critical that beginning metalsmiths starting to hammer, solder and form metals understand these principles. Read on to learn more. This popular blog post was updated in 2019.
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