Soldering is a difficult enough process to master without worrying about how the different soldering surfaces you use may affect the end result. But the fact remains that if you’ve […]
Favorite Fall 2018 Pantone Colors for Jewelry Design
The changing seasons is inspiring to me and often to my jewelry designs. But what I especially like about the fall is the changing of the wardrobes and the different […]
Custom Metalsmith Design: Mookaite Pendant
Watching a design go from inspiration to the sketchbook, to a wearable accessory is a fun and rewarding process as a jewelry designer. In many instances, my custom metalsmith design inspiration […]
Three Favorite Vendors for Jewelry Making
Vendors for jewelry making are invaluable. Every designer has a list of go-to suppliers when they need materials for making jewelry. After designing jewelry for a few years, here are three […]
Gemstones for Jewelry Making Inspiration
Mixing the right color combinations in your jewelry can be tricky, but one of the best ways to mix and match color is to use colorful gemstones that already mix colors. […]
Summer Jewelry Design Trends to Inspire Any Artist
Summer has arrived and with it come changing wardrobes and different accessories to match. If you’re looking for some ways to make sure your jewelry is summer worthy, keep these […]
Organize Your Work Area for Jewelry Making
On e of the biggest foes of any jewelry maker is space. Finding the right space to house your supplies can be a tricky thing to do. Since I started […]
Jewelry Trends: Shaded Spruce in the Summer
Shaded spruce may have have been one of the Pantone Color Trends for Fall 2017, but this fall jewelry trend 2017 is a great accent in the summer of 2018. […]
How to Protect Your Hands When Making Jewelry
Jewelry making is a dangerous hobby and in many cases, our hands get the worst treatment, often getting cuts and knicks from our carelessness. Knowing how to protect your hands […]
Simple Handmade Bracelets Featuring Grimm Brothers Brewhouse Beer Cans
Last year I had an idea to use beer bottle caps and cans to create beer bracelets that featured popular logos in them. The caps and cans were covered by […]