What is Gold-Filled? Can it Tarnish? FAQs
Learn the ins and outs of using gold-filled in your designs. Using and explaining gold-filled can be complicated, prepare yourself with these common questions about the material.
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by Erica Stice
How to Prong Set Stones
Learn how to set a stone in a prong settings! This tutorial covers stone vocabulary and the basics of prong setting both faceted stone and cabochon cuts.
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Pricing Your Jewelry
Pricing your jewelry can be one of the trickiest aspects of running a jewelry business. We've created an interactive tool and accompanying free webinar to help you make sure you are not only covering your costs but making a living wage.
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How to Sell Jewelry to Stores and Galleries
Marthe Le Van of Mora Contemporary Jewelry guest writes tips on how to sell your jewelry to stores. As a gallery curator, Marthe has some great insight into what it takes to get your jewelry noticed by buyers.
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by Erica Stice
How to Make Chain Necklaces & Bracelets
Find instructions and tips on how to make chain necklaces and bracelets! Large and small chain links are covered including different chain styles and finishing techniques.
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by Erica Stice
Types 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
Types of Jewelry Settings
Interested in ready-made stone settings? We cover a wide range of pre-made jewelry settings and tools in this guide, which also include hints and favorite new tools.
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by Erica Stice
Setting a Cabochon Pendant Tutorial -
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.
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Jewelry Packaging Ideas & Inspiration -
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.
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by Erica Stice
Essential Tools for Your New Jewelry Studio
Build your jewelry studio bench with Erica's top picks of essential tools for metalsmiths.
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by Erica Stice
Soldering 101: Torches and Pickling
Learn all about the torches used for jewelry soldering, including the various pros and cons. We’ll also cover your pickling solution and talk about ways to remove firescale
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Add Meaning to Your Jewelry with Birthstones
Birthstones have always had special meanings, though they haven’t always been the same. Learn about the history and meaning of birthstones in this article. This blog was updated in 2020.
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Building A Jewelry Photo Setup At Home
Building an at home jewelry photo setup is a great option for quick and basic jewelry photos. Read our tips and supply list!
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6 Tips for Using Liver of Sulfur
From set-up to helpful tips, read why Liver of Sulfer makes such a great jewelry patina and is an essential product to have in your jewelry studio!
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New Jeweler's Guide to the Bench Pin and Sawing
Bench pin 101 for new jewelers. Also learn tips and best practices for sawing, one of the bench pin’s primary uses.
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Types of Jewelry Clasps & Closures
Read our guide on types of jewelry clasps and closures popular in today's modern day necklace and bracelet designs. Choose the best clasp for each design with this helpful glossary of terms.
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Types of Jewelry Pliers
There are many different types of jewelry pliers in the studio and at the bench. Here's our quick glossary guide to jewelry making pliers to help you learn the ropes!
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Types of Earring Findings
Learn about the different types of earring findings and how each can be used for unique jewelry making ideas.
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Guide to Jewelry Finishing
This blog will talk about the various ways to finish and polish your jewelry. We’ll talk tumblers, bench-top polishers, and various attachments for your flex shaft.
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