jewelry making techniques
3 Types of Necklace Chain Extenders
by Erica Stice
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.
Rock Salt Casting as Seen in Belle Armoire Jewelry
by Erica Stice
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.
How To Finish Neck Collars
by Erica Stice
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.
Tube Setting with Melissa Muir
by Katie Hacker
Learn how to make fast and gorgeous tube set earrings with Melissa Muir!
Riveted Pendant with Gwen Youngblood
by Katie Hacker
Try out a fun new jewelry making project with Gwen Youngblood. Explore cold connections and complementary jewelry findings with this riveted pendant.
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.
Basic 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.
