How-Tos on Metalworking

Cloisonné is an ancient enameling technique that originated in Egypt. Learn about cloisonné, and the step-by-step process involved to create these handcrafted, intricately detailed objects of art.

View this helpful guide to the top 7 ways to finish jewelry chain from our in-house jewelry-making experts.

Jewelry-making expert Tammy Honaman shows how to finish and polish metal jewelry.

Find everything you need know about jeweler's saws in this video and informative article. Learn the tips and tricks to using a jeweler's saw to get the design you want.

Create a unique necklace with an enameled pendant, complete with custom setting and bail. Read on to learn how.

Capture the elusive interplay of sunlight and shadow with these mesmerizing earrings. The elongated rectangles, embellished with delicate pearls and green apatite beads, will shimmer with a captivating and evocative glow.

Jewelry designer Patti presents five ways to make a bail including a folded component bail, hammered and rolled wire bail, layered jump ring bail, messy figure eight wire bail and triangular wire ice-pick bail.

Soldering can be a difficult task, but the end results are amazing. Helen Driggs, courtesy of Jewelry Making Daily, is here to help make soldering just a little easier.

Create a custom cabochon setting using these step-by-step instructions. This project tutorial explores bench jeweler metal fabrication techniques such as sawing, soldering, filing and polishing.

Learn this "stained glass" technique that adds a silver rim to the edge of your glass, and is often referred to as tinning.

Not everyone has access to a kiln. In this tutorial, learn how to fire certain types of metal clay pieces on a gas stove rather than with traditional firing methods.

Learn how to glue a cabochon into a closed-back ring setting with this tutorial. Clear images demonstrate each step in this how-to.

See how to hand finish your Art Clay® silver metal clay jewelry components in minutes with this quick step-by-step tutorial hosted by world-renowned mixed media artist Lisa Pavelka.

Learn how to easily set stones into pre-made bezel cup settings for your jewelry designs.

Adding gemstones to metal clay can increase the appeal of a piece, but it's important to know how the stones will react. This article discusses how to fire different stone types.

Learn the art of cold-joining with wire rivets, seamlessly bringing metal pieces together with precision and craftsmanship.

Learn tips from jewelry-making expert Tammy Honaman for working with Art Clay®, including the tools to use when creating, finishing and firing this jewelry metal clay.

Lisa Pavelka, renowned mixed-media artist, is here to show you how to work with Art Clay® silver. Follow along to make a touching heart pendant without expensive tools.

Make a bold statement and learn basic metalsmithing techniques when you create this modern jewelry set.

Discover the art of using ball chain bead tips to elegantly finish off your ball chain projects.

Learn how to easily open jump rings and split rings with this video tutorial.

The rich, soothing colors of rainbow fluorite hearts are beautifully reflected by textured metal sheet in these reclaimed-style earrings.

Learn the art of riveting with tubes or crimp tubes, a cold-joining technique that securely brings metal pieces together, creating a strong bond with flared ends and a precise hole – a crucial skill for your jewelry-making journey.

Award-winning artist Lisa Pavelka shares terminology, techniques and safety tips for firing metal clay with a butane torch.