Single-Strand Necklace
With visions of Egyptian royalty, amulets and hieroglyphics in mind, LeAlta Brummet create Celestial Star with Crystal Passions®, copper and more.
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Metalworking
Chandelier Earrings
Wirework your own geometric dangle earrings for an on trend look. These triangles are sure to get attention.
Single-Strand Necklace
This necklace design featuring metal sheet and wirework is perfectly named Shaved Chocolate and oh so yummy looking.
How to Add Textured Finishes to Metal
Brush up on your metal-finishing techniques by learning how to add matte and brushed textures to metal by following along with jewelry-maker Hazel Wheaton.
How to Use Dimple Forming Pliers
Love the look of embellished metal pieces? This video from Anni Pennington shows you how to use dimple-making pliers to decorate your jewelry components.
5 Steps: How to Rehydrate Old Metal Clay
Has your metal clay gone bone-dry? We'll show you how to bring it back to life! LauraLynn demonstrates how in just 5 easy steps: break up, grind, sift, rehydrate and reform!
How to Use Hollow Diamond-Coated Drill Bits
Rose demonstrates the creative potential of diamond-coated core bits. Watch as she transforms materials into wearable jewelry with just a simple drill hole.
How To Anneal and Texture Metal
Join Patti to learn how to anneal and pickle different metal surfaces before texturing them with specialty hammers.
How to Use Cab-Tite and Wrap-Tite Settings
Learn about the easy-to-use Cab-Tite™ and Wrap-Tite® settings that give professional results fast.
Bib-Style Necklace and Earring Set
With its unique mixture of metal chains and copper sheet, LeAlta Brummett’s Bloom necklace perfectly captures the feeling of the first spring flower.
Triple-Strand Necklace
Only When Pigs Fly will we cease to be floored by our customers' creativity…and maybe not even then! Michela Verani's fun necklace uses metal clay and appropriately piggy-pink beads to bring this famous idiom to life.
Single-Strand Necklace
Resembling the intricate details found on heirloom jewelry, Konomi Ota's "Twinkle Roses" features realistically modeled metal clay blossoms.
Five Piece Jewelry Set
Dawn Lombard used recycled copper to create this multi-piece jewelry set. The colorful design began as a doodle and was laser-engraved and hand-painted onto the pieces, resulting in a vibrant "Kaleidoscope" of color and pattern.
Ring
Michele Schuler drew inspiration from slot machines for this one-of-a-kind ring design. With hand-cut letters and symbols and functioning spinning wheels, this ring truly hits the "Jewel Jackpot" in terms of creativity.
Brooch
Flowers surround a serene rainbow moonstone, while a heart beats in time to the swaying of gemstone beads in Lyn Punkari's "Woman in the Flower Crown" brooch.
A Guide to Torches for Jewelry Making and Metalsmithing
Learn about the importance of torches in jewelry making and small metalsmithing projects including soldering, annealing, enameling and even firing metal clay. Follow along with Patti as she shows the different torches we offer and how to pick the best fit for your needs.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
Chain fringe is a modern take on popular tassel jewelry. Ball chain and end bar findings form a sleek, simple necklace and earring set.
Pendant
Citrine and Zircon add a golden glow to Sheila Schwede’s one-of-a-kind Flowers in Yellow pendant.
Bib-Style Necklace
Bring out rustic, autumnal feelings with Katrina Lum’s "Falling Leaves" necklace, featuring an array of handmade bronze leaves, each one treated with Gilders Paste® for a ruddy and patinaed look.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
With a combination of silver-finished steel chains, glittering teal AB rondelles and hex-shaped beads, you can mix heavy metal with subtle beauty.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
This simple and sweet project uses ice-pick bails to form elegant "chains". This method is ideal for creating personalized necklaces and earrings.
Using Metal Clay
Enjoy the fun and versatility of playing with clay with a twist ... firing the finished piece transforms it into a valuable, pure silver treasure to wear as jewelry.
Single-Strand Necklace
Metal clays let you turn any moment into bespoke jewelry! Ruth Baillie’s "Feed the Birds" pendant necklace does just that, with silver birds enjoying a delightfully detailed meal.
Using Split Ring Pliers
Split ring pliers make it a snap to use sometimes-challenging split rings. Watch as jewelry designer Arbel demonstrates how to use this handy tool.
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