These 8 tips from metalsmithing expert and instructor Kim St. Jean's video series will improve your metal jewelry-making skills while you make six great earring projects!
This inspiring, informative excerpt is from an article by Ronna Sarvas Weltman, published in Easy Metal Jewelry. I hope it's encouraging and tempting to those of you who want to tackle the torch--even if just
Learn how to make metal jewelry with these easy-to-follow steps with this session focusing on etching copper jewelry and mixing it with brass & aluminum
I am not a fantastic metal stamper, and sadly, practice doesn’t always make perfect. I am the queen of…
Learn everything you need to know about how to solder copper into silver, brass and more with metalsmithing expert Lexi Erickson.
How do you repair a soldered ring with a stone already set in the bezel? How do you solder copper balls around a brass bezel on a silver ring (or other mixed metals)? How do
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Learn everything you need to know about how to solder copper into silver, brass and more with metalsmithing expert Lexi Erickson.
Never have I ever done anything like this. I just learned how to do marriage of metal and wanted to give it a try. I decided to do Marriage of Metal. If you do not know how to do it, I'm about to tell you how I did it. 1. I cut out a design on nickel silver. 2. Cut the same design on another piece of color metal such as brass, which is what I did. 3. Fit the positive design of nickel silver into the negative hole of brass. Notes for #3: - cut tho brass inside the line, so if the nickel silver doesnt fit properly into the hole, you can sand away. (can always take away) - solder doesnt fill big gap and is not a replacement of metal 4. Solder on the back Result of Marriage of Metal and Lamination Inlay That is marriage of metal. When you take part of a piece of metal away and put another type there. After marriage of metal, I wanted to include copper. So I went ahead and did lamination inlay. 5. Cut out another design from the nickel silver/brass design piece. 6. Take that piece of married metal and sweat solder on the back. 7. Solder down to a piece of copper. (Make sure you see the solder flow all the way to edge. All edges) 8. Roll press in 1 direction. (North) 9. Anneal the metal 10. Roll press in another direction. (East) 11. File and sand
Visiting Guest Wire & Metal Artist Janice Berkebile arrives in February All Samples in the Store All Wire & Metals Classes Pre-req: Intro to Wire (taught Jan 6) Midnight Lanterns - Thu, Feb 17 - Using plain and textured metal, stack domes in layer after layer adding beads for texture and color. When the stacking is done, cage it all up with wire. Embellish. These are AWESOME in person - you gotta' see the sample! Pod Rings - Thu, Feb 17 Embellish a special bead with a thai silver drop and cage with basketweave for a dramatic ring! Fierce Connections - Fri, Feb 18 - Using plain and textured metal, cut out a variety of forms. Explore using disc cutter and dapping block. Add layer after layer of contrasting metals and using various connections, combine the elements. Add beads for texture and color. Crown Jewel Focal - Fri, Feb 18 - Showcase a focal bead by wrapping it in textured metal strips. Secure with large holed spacers. Embellish with caps, spacers and complimentary beads and add ball chain. Fruit of the Vine - Sat, Feb 19 -Using basic low tech Repousse and chasing techniques, move metal to create 3-D leaves. Add a few pods made using basketweave and stuffed with your favorite gems and pearls. This is one of the most beautiful bead /wire pieces I've seen - the picture can't even begin to capture the depth and color! To Register For Janice Berkebile's Classes, go to: http://www.1stopbeadshop.com/visiting-guest-artist-classes-janice-berkebile-c-223_234_524.html
Learn to improve your metal jewelry making with these 9 tips from Tracy Stanley's new book, Exploring Metal Jewelry--plus 18 inspiring projects!
I’ve mentioned before that one of my goals here on Modern Metalsmithing is to not only talk about technique, but to talk about design. That’s because it’s important to me that you develop your own design sensibility right along with your metalsmithing skills. So today, I want to talk about the ins and out of...
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UPDATE: This post has gotten a lot of love over the years, so we are re-sharing it! I’ve really enjoyed my exploration of adding colors to the Nunn Design Findings. It adds a look of “handmade” – this is a quality I think is really important when creating jewelry that you want to be one-of-a-kind. [...]
I made these earrings recently and it was only when I finished that I thought what a good step by step tutorial they’d make. Unfortunately I hadn’t taken any photos so I made different …
Get the hang of using a jeweler's saw to create beautiful, artisan jewelry with these helpful expert tips from Interweave.
Watch your favorite jewelry–making tool in action! Experts share their favorites along with tips so you can use the tools with proficiency, too.
Carol Dekle-Foss I learned this cool technique a couple months ago in my intermediate metalsmith class. I just LOVE it! I have always bee...
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~ Earth Below. Sky Above. Peace Within ~ Dive deep into designing simplistic and beautiful jewelry with our inspiring ORGANIC collection. These components are the perfect mix of Made in the USA solid brass stampings + artisan-made solid pewter c
Learn how to hide silver solder seams when soldering copper with strong pickle. Plus learn about soldering other alternative metals.
Start your journey with these jewelry-making tips and resources that are so good, they're perfect for beginners and beyond.
I made these earrings recently and it was only when I finished that I thought what a good step by step tutorial they’d make. Unfortunately I hadn’t taken any photos so I made different …
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Last time, I showed you my personal collection of glass art beads! Today, I'm going to show you my metal addiction! These first charm...
Master sawing with pro tips and advice. Improve visibility to saw better! Then improve your technique with speed control, creating better lines, and more.
New mixed metal layering bracelet design
Pearls and jeans, burlap and silk, platinum and raw diamonds--I love a mix of "high" and "low" or rough and refined. It's more fashionable, more interesting, more creative. So I'm extra happy to see Fort
Master the use of cold connections in your jewelry with these 10 inspiring informationpacked projects.
Design and create your own cool pendants using a variety of metal working techniques in this fun jewelry workshop.
Double-Sided Bezel Bead : Inspiration for my work comes from many places. This design came from a desire for a long necklace that showcased my enameled cabochons. I knew the weight of an enameled cab would need an equal counterbalance, or the bead would flip over when worn. …
I don't know about you but I am a member of many Facebook groups, one of them being the Aspiring Metalsmiths page. What I love about this p...
~ Earth Below. Sky Above. Peace Within ~ Dive deep into designing simplistic and beautiful jewelry with our inspiring ORGANIC collection. These components are the perfect mix of Made in the USA solid brass stampings + artisan-made solid pewter c
For so many years, I was a metal purist; I just wanted my jewelry metal to look like the metal it is–copper, brass, bronze, or silver. But when the beautiful Patina book came out, I realized I’ve alwa
