Every time I list a new jewelry collection, I have the task of creating catchy jewelry names for each design. Coming up with unique names isn’t always easy. In fact, […]
COVID Holiday Season Tips for Small Businesses
This holiday season is undoubtedly going to look very different from the holidays of the past. With the health considerations in place, vendors won’t find many successful holiday markets. Since […]
The Siren’s Call Jewelry Collection
I started the Sirens Call jewelry collection back in July and before I tell you how the whole collection came together, I first have to explain where the inspiration came […]
COVID-19 Craft Fair Tips
Participating in craft fairs right now is a bit different than most years. In this world of COVID-19, it’s important to take a few extra steps of caution to make […]
Wedding Jewelry Ideas Perfect for Any Season
When you’re planning a wedding, the dresses and jewelry you select will match your personal style and colors of course, but often they are specific to the season that you […]
Jewelry Business: Printing Options Worth Bookmarking
Recently, I started hunting for a way to customize jewelry hanging cards for my business. As I look to expand into stores, I know that customized jewelry hangers is a […]
Small Business Holiday Season Tips for Success
For any small business, the holiday season is especially important. During this busiest time of the year, it’s more important than ever to reach your core group of fans and […]
Sizzling Summer Jewelry Trends
The warmer summer season is a fun one for jewelry. The season’s fashion allows more room to show off accent bracelets, layer longer necklace lengths, or even mixing metals into […]
First Tucson Pendant Project
Last summer, I worked for several weeks on a pendant project for an upcoming issue of Lapidary Journal Jewelry Artist magazine. I picked the stone because it was my first […]
Successful Soldering Tips from Lexi Erickson
Lexi Erickson is a well-known metalsmith artist. She’s been teaching for over 30 years, and she has a truly unique style. I’ve known Lexi since my Interwave days, and since […]