Halstead Jewelry Articles tagged with metalsmithing

by Erica Stice

Claw Pendant Setting: Highlights & Headaches

Erica Stice shares her insights on using a claw setting for a complicated stone specimen... here are her headaches and highlights that she encountered with this marvelous, fragile stone.

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by Michael David Sturlin

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.

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by Katie Hacker

Making Chain from Wire with Jill MacKay

Here at Halstead, we sell a lot of finished and footage chain in a huge variety of styles. But, sometimes, you just want to make your own jewelry chain. We sent jewelry designer Jill MacKay a coil of sterling silver wire and she turned it into this shimmering chain.

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by Katie Hacker

Richard Salley: How the Light Gets In Jewelry Interview

This week, read our interview with jewelry artist Richard Salley about a beautiful example of bezel-setting a cracked stone that might otherwise have been discarded.

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by Hilary Halstead Scott

Metalsmithing 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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by Erica Stice

Glossary of Hammers Used in Jewelry Making

Read all about the types of hammers used in the jewelry studio & check out our Facebook LIVE videos for tips, techniques & more!

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by Erica Stice

Solders, Torches & Fuels Used in a Jewelry Studio

Picking a fuel type for your jewelry studio can be an arduous research session. We've narrowed it down with the pros and cons for each type, with additional information on torch tips included - updated February 2019.

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by Katie Hacker

Xuron: Your New Favorite Jewelry Tools

People are passionate about their Xuron jewelry tools. Find out why these Made in the USA line of pliers and cutters will soon be your favorite new jewelry tools too.

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by 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.

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by Hilary Halstead Scott

Top 6 Jewelry Sawing Tips

Here are some helpful tips to implement when sawing in the studio.

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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.

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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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by Hilary Halstead Scott

Why does sterling wire cost more than the daily silver market price you hear on the news?

Hilary is breaking down why the cost of sterling silver wire is higher than the daily silver market price everyone sees. There are a few factors that go into the price of this versatile supply.

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