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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.
Read MoreJewelry 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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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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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.
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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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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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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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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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 MoreTop 6 Jewelry Sawing Tips
Here are some helpful tips to implement when sawing in the studio.
Read MoreGuide 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.
Read MoreWhat 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.
Read MoreWhy 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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