Sometimes it's fun to keep things "pure" when making metal pieces — not adding a patina of any kind and perhaps polishing a piece to a high shine or matte finish. But I find that color often calls my name. The various ways of adding...
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Who doesn't like a clever trick for getting something done better, faster, with less mess, etc. Below are 5 unconventional jewelry making tips collected from around the web. 1. Make Your Own Lemal Trap (lemal is the sawdust-like shavings left over from cutting metal) 2. Using an...
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Who wouldn't want to learn tube riveting, a jewelry making cold connection technique, from Helen Driggs? Driggs is a wonderful metalsmith, artist and also happens to be the Senior Editor at Lapidary Journal. Driggs has a YouTube video on tube riveting — "Metalsmith Essentials: Riveting &...
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Are you afraid of sawing metal for jewelry projects? You are not alone! My first time sawing a sheet of silver I was terrified — I didn't believe that this small saw with a tiny blade could possibly do the job! Once I got a...
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How can you not like Celie Fago if you are a polymer or metal clay enthusiast? Her work is reminiscent of beautifully aged artifacts created with an enduring craftsmanship. You often see exotic patterning in her pieces. The patterns are made using texture plates made...
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If you spend a lot of time using your flex shaft, I can't recommend enough purchasing a quick change handpiece. When I first purchased my beloved Foredom flex shaft, I was in heaven. I happily tried out many different flex shaft accessories, using the tool...
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