jewelry making tips
Editing & Clipping Your Jewelry Photos
In this article, we’ll go over why you should edit your jewelry photos before posting them online as well as how to clip them with the best free software options available!
10 Things To Do While Quarantined
Quarantine and social distancing for so long getting you down? We’ve got a few ideas of things you can do during the Coronavirus shutdown.
Beginner 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!
5 Ways to Elevate your Stamped Jewelry with New Techniques
by Erica Stice
Hand stamping jewelry is a great way to create a personalized collection. If you add soldering, or any of these techniques, to the mix you'll be able to elevate your collection easily!
Add Value with Adjustable Slider Clasps
by Erica Stice
Learn how to use slider beads to create adjustable tassel bracelets and lariat necklaces. These clever jewelry findings open up new design possibilities.
How To Make A Hinge For Jewelry
by Erica Stice
Inspired by the 2018 Halstead Design Challenge, learn how to make a basic knuckle hinge in your jewelry designs using tubing, sheet and wire.
Jewelry Studio Insights: Practice Makes Perfect
Michael David Sturlin talks about the necessity of repetition for optimal results in your jewelry studio practice as you build metalsmithing skills at the bench.
Around the Studio with Jeff Fulkerson
Jeff Fulkerson shares clever ideas for using supplies you might not expect to see on a jeweler's bench, plus, tips for using some of your old favorites.
Guide to Hand Stamping Metal Blank Options
From durability to price, check out our guide to metal blanks for making hand stamped jewelry.
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.
