Exhibiting in Jewelry Wholesale Shows - lock

Is your jewelry business ready to take on wholesale accounts or are you looking to find new retailers for your brand? Learn the benefits of exhibiting your line at a jewelry wholesale show.

If you’ve been frustrated by Instagram over the past year, you are not alone. Many blame the algorithm, which, if you don’t know what that i

by Liz Kantner

Tips to Increase Your Instagram Engagement - lock

Don't let Instagram's algorithm mess up your jewelry marketing! Guest author Liz Kantner has her top 10 tips to increase you Instagram engagement. This blog was updated November 2022.

Jewelry plating explained! Learn about the process and why jewelers and manufacturers use plating.

by Sylvie Alusitz

Jewelry Plating: Why and How it’s Used - lock

This blog explains the process of metal plating, why jewelers and manufacturers use it, and some general information to help you make informed decisions on purchasing and production.

Are you interested in having a line of your jewelry plated with gold or silver? The process of electroplating can be overwhelming so we made

by Kelli Vanyek Greene

Jewelry Plating Contractors - lock

Are you interested in having a line of your jewelry plated with gold or silver? The process of electroplating can be overwhelming so we made a list of jewelry plating contractors that would be happy to provide the service for you.

Whether you are ready to start working with a jewelry casting contractor or are just curious to see what services are out there you should c

by Kelli Vanyek Greene

Jewelry Casting Contractors - lock

Whether you are ready to start working with a jewelry casting contractor or are just curious to see what services are out there you should check out our list of U.S. companies ready to help out small jewelry businesses.

by Adriane Dalton

How To Guest Write For A Jewelry Publication - lock

Guest writing for a jewelry blog or publication is a great way to expand your brand reach and authority. Adriane Dalton, editor of Metalsmith Magazine, gave us great tips for improving confidence in your writing and how to pitch your ideas.

Interested in selling your jewelry wholesale to shops & boutiques? Guest writer Robin Kramer has some great strategies to help you succeed.

by Robin Kramer

5 Jewelry Wholesale Strategies You Never Thought Of - lock

Read these great jewelry wholesale strategy tips from Robin Kramer, of Red Boot Consulting and Flourish & Thrive Academy, on how to sell your jewelry to stores at wholesale.

Curator Bella Neyman gave some great tips on showing your collection in jewelry exhibitions and some new ideas on where to look for one.

by Bella Neyman

How to Use Jewelry Exhibition Opportunities to Build Your Business - lock

Being an artist isn’t easy, not only do you need to make work but then you also have to sell it. How do you stand out in the competitive jewelry space? Read Bella Neyman's advice on using jewelry exhibitions as a strategy for getting exposure for your brand.

Using a rolling mill in jewelry. From imprinting designs and rolling your own gauges to the main problems that occur if your not careful.

by Erica Stice

5 Ways to Use a Rolling Mill in your Jewelry Studio - lock

Rolling mills and jewelry studios go hand in hand. Some jewelers use their rolling mills to imprint patterns on an annealed metal sheet. Others use a rolling mill as the raw material workhorse of their studios. See these and more uses in action.

Michael David Sturlin discusses how we express our unique identity through the design process in visual arts and allow our work to be an extension of us.

by Michael David Sturlin

Finding Your Creative Identity Through Design - lock

Finding and expressing your unique identity isn't always easy. This guest blog from Michael David Sturlin discusses the design process and how you can discover and express your unique creative identity through design.

Learn tips on untangling jewelry chain! Jewelry footage and finished chain tend to tangle also we'll cover how to package and store them to prevent tangles.

by Erica Stice

Untangling Jewelry Chain: Tips, Tricks & More - lock

Read Tips & Tricks from the Halstead team on untangling chain plus how to properly store chain to prevent further tangles from happening. We've added a few tangled horror chain stories as well.

Learn how to solder pattern wire rings or stacking rings made from half round wire stock. Use basic soldering & forming techniques for rings you will love.

by Erica Stice

Soldering Half Round Wire & Pattern Wire to Make Rings - lock

We love to make silver rings in the Halstead Studio. These simple stackers are a low price-point crowd pleaser. If you're preparing for a show, a holiday is around the corner or you just want to bulk up inventory, ring bands can be a great addition to your collection.

Learn how to create a custom granular cabochon setting in this easy pendant tutorial for your jewelry studio practice. Stretch your metalsmithing skills.

by Erica Stice

Setting a Cabochon Pendant Tutorial - lock

Enjoy an afternoon in the studio creating beautiful cabochon settings! This how-to guide will show you step-by-step how to make custom cabochon settings in a few short hours.

Make sure your jewelry makes the best first impression with these tips and inspiration for packaging your handmade jewelry.

by Ashley Maldonado

Jewelry Packaging Ideas & Inspiration - lock

You’ve put a lot of thought into making your jewelry look beautiful and feel on brand. Make sure it makes the best first impression when it arrives to your customers. Check out these tips and inspiration for packaging your handmade jewelry. This blog was updated in September 2022.

A jeweler's flex shaft is a rotary tool with attachment heads that can perform many tasks. Learn all about this indispensable tool for your jeweler's bench.

by Hilary Halstead Scott

All About Flex Shaft Rotary Tools for Jewelers - lock

Learn about the amazing jeweler's flex shaft and all the things it can do in your studio.

Read 2011 Halstead Grant Winner Layne Freedline's best tips on setting goals for your jewelry business and how the Halstead Grant helped her reach them.

by Hilary Halstead Scott

How to Set Goals for Your Jewelry Business - lock

Setting goals for your jewelry business can be too hard. Read on for tips to help make sure you don't overshoot but don't sell yourself short either.

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