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

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 about Halstead's Jewelry Quality Assurance Program using precious metal lab testing as part of a regular quality control plan.

by Ashley Maldonado

Halstead Jewelry Quality Control

We understand you only want to give your customers the best. That’s why we take great care in our jewelry quality assurance so all items we sell are up to standards. In addition to only buying from reputable vendors, we send items for quality control lab testing. Read more about our quality control procedures.

by Erica Stice

Necklace Lengths Guide

Our necklace length guide can help you and our customers quickly make jewelry chain decisions based on the neckline style you're wearing. Read the article, watch the video and save the infographic. Print it today!

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.

It's easy to feel overwhelmed when you are an entrepreneur. Learn how to manage time in your jewelry business from Tracy Matthews of Flourish & Thrive.

by Tracy Matthews

How to Manage Time in Your Jewelry Business Better Using 7 Simple Steps

Being your own boss is amazing! But learning to manage time in your jewelry business so you don't have to be constantly clocked in can be difficult. Tracy Matthews from Flourish & Thrive Academy gave us her 7 most helpful tips to manage your time effectively.

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.

Educate jewelry customers to position yourself as a trusted resource. Transparency and information are powerful tools for your jewelry business.

by Katie Hacker

5 Ways to Educate Your Jewelry Customer

Selling your jewelry? Educating your customers benefits your business in a multitude of ways. Here are some tips and free, printable inserts!

Great advice for metalsmithing and jewelry students on options for entry level career paths. Learn about potential job opportunities and how to find them.

by Hilary Halstead Scott

Career Options for Jewelers

Career Services at universities don't often cater to jewelry students entering the field after graduation. Get specialized advice on how to enter the jewelry work force and earn a living. This article explores jewelry jobs and career information.

Here are some tips and tricks on how to take your jewelry photography to the next level using your smartphone camera.

by Janelle Hinesley

Jewelry Photography Tips

Here are some tips and tricks on how to take your jewelry photography to the next level with your smartphone camera.

Interested in wholesaling your jewelry collection to galleries or retailers? Read this advice from Mora jewelry gallery owner Marthe Le Van.

by Marthe Le Van

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.

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.

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.

Building an at home jewelry photo setup is a great option for quick and basic jewelry photos. Read our tips and supply list!

by Bethany Blackshear

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!

This glossary of jewelry pliers used for making jewelry in the studio will help you select the tools you need and understand which is best for each task.

by Hilary Halstead Scott

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!

The holidays are overwhelming for most small jewelry business owners. Read our top tips on how to survive and thrive during the busy season.

by Ashley Maldonado

Small Jewelry Business Holiday Checklist

The holiday season is both the best and most stressful time of the year for small jewelry businesses. Stay organized and make it your most successful season with these tips. This blog was updated in 2020.

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.

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