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.
Single-Strand Necklace
"Here, Mousie, Mousie!" This adorable design by Michela Verani will capture your heart with its lifelike details, beautifully brought to life with metal clay.
Double-Strand Necklace
A metal clay turtle swims among pearls and metal clay marine plant life, expertly keeping his Head above Water, in Sheila Schwede's striking necklace.
Earrings
Dangly copper textured disc earrings that are simple, stunning, and sure to turn heads—featuring handmade copper components by mixed media artist Lisa Pavelka.
How to Use Bead Cones
Cones are a great, professional way to end multi-strand designs. This video shows how to utilize them in your jewelry creations.
Bracelet
An eclectic mix of drops decorate this unique bracelet design. Rivets bind the focals together without the use of a torch for creative cold connections.
Earrings
Good fortune awaits in these Celtic-inspired earrings featuring knotwork drops and brilliant gold-tone components.
Earrings
Rainbow moonstone and metal sheet form a cascading pair of earrings reminiscent of the moon and stars. Texturized elements and gemstone drops further this design's beauty.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
Featuring a gorgeous mix of metals, pearls and asymmetrical chain, this stand-out set is ready for both beach weddings and everyday wear.
Bangle Bracelet and Earring Set
Bring the bling with this glamorous, easy-to-make set. The specially made settings make mounting rivolis effortless.
Earrings
Butterfly charms sparkle beneath metal petals in this charming design.
Single-Strand Necklace
Crafted entirely from metal clay, the unique links and captivating clasp and pendant in Sheila Schwede's Chain of Shells make this necklace a treasure fit for a mermaid!
Earrings
Art Clay® Silver allows you to make custom focals for all your jewelry-making endeavors.
Ring
Custom rings are made easy with metal clay. Add desired motifs and intricate designs for one-of-a-kind statements.
Single-Strand Necklace
Making your own pendants is easy with metal clay. Follow this quick tutorial to learn how.
Bracelet
Add a rugged touch to your jewelry lines with this adjustable bracelet featuring a freedom charm and hammered metal strip.
Pendant
Little cubic zirconias twinkle amid the golden vines of this award-winning metal clay design like stars seen through an arbor on a warm spring evening.
Single-Strand Necklace
Inspired by the artistic style of the Ashanti region of Africa, Natasha Downs’ Ashanti Lace puts a modern spin on a unique style steeped in cultural heritage.
Pendant
O Gnomeo, Gnomeo, wherefore art thou Gnomeo? Right here, on this whimsical precious metal clay pendant made by designer-artist Ann Holden!
Single-Strand Necklace
This award-winning design offers an eclectic combo of copper, jeweler's bronze, ParaWire™ and Zebra Wire™ in gold and silver finishes. This necklace and earring set is certainly All Mixed Up and spot-on with the mixed metals jewelry trend.
Choker Style Necklace and Pendant
Inspired by the movie "Men in Black," this award-winning piece uses fifty individual pieces of sterling silver soldered together to form the cage-like pendant of Orion's Belt. This impressive piece elevates the glass marble inside from dollar store trinket to wearable art.
Single-Strand Necklace
This award-winning design inspired by Lake Michigan captures a sunrise over the lake, with soldered sterling silver wire and lapis lazuli representing water and rays of sunlight.
Single-Strand Necklace
Easily personalize this look with stamping tools and metal links. Your customers will love the sentimentality and custom details.
Ring
Nina Weidner portrays "Magnificent mountain scapes and throngs of trees highlighted by the moon's light, clear skies and starry nights" in her visually impressive ring, "Luna Peak." Petrified wood and deer antlers represent the mountains, while ocean jasper and a glittering diamond float across the oxidized sterling silver "sky" like clouds and stars.
Earrings
These captivating earrings that boast a trio of dazzling sparkle. The combination of druzy agate, shimmering Crystal Passions® drops and cubic zirconia earwires in gleaming gold tones creates a striking design that radiates sophistication and style.
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