Cleaning Glass Enamels
Discover the reasons and techniques for cleaning enamel prior to application, through these simple illustrated instructions.
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Metal Jewelry: Finishing and Polishing
Jewelry-making expert Tammy Honaman shows how to finish and polish metal jewelry.
Bezels
Bezels are an ideal finding to use when you're working with cabochons and flat back crystals. Tammy Honaman, author and jewelry-making expert, is here to tell you all about them.
Non-Marring Wire-Wrapping Pliers
Looking for wireworking pliers that won't mar wire or metal sheet? Jewelry-making expert Tammy Honaman shares pliers that won’t make marks on wire in this informative article.
Work Hardening Metal
Jewelry-making expert Tammy Honaman explores work hardening metal in this informative article. Learn how to make gold, sterling silver, sterling silver-filled, copper, brass, bronze and nickel metal rigid or malleable to suit your design needs.
Enamels in Jewelry-Making
Author and jewelry-making expert Tammy Honaman provides you with plenty of tips and tricks for using enameling in your own jewelry-making processes.
The Differences Between Soft and Hard Soldering
Tammy Honaman shows you the tools and techniques needed for soft and hard soldering.
Torch-Fired Enameling for Jewelry
The benefits of torch-firing enamel can be incredible for your designs as you don't need to rely on a bulky kiln. The end result is beautiful enameled beads and metal just for you.
Cold Connections
Using cold connections can really change how your jewelry comes together. Find out what metalsmithing master Tammy Honaman says are some of the best tools for cold connecting metal.
Stringing and Jewelry-Making Fundamentals
Bead stringing is the backbone of many designs; the rest can be done with a few jewelry-making fundamentals. Learn the fundamentals you need to create your own jewelry lines.
Intro to Leather
Have you never worked with leather before? It can be tough (heh) sometimes but don’t worry, Tammy Honaman is here to guide you like only a jewelry-making expert can.
Sterling Silver-Filled Wire and Findings
Find the answers to your questions about sterling silver-filled wire and findings in this performance results test conducted by jewelry-making experts. Discover why this metal offer a tremendous value and amazing workability.
Cutting Glass with Glass-Cutting Tools
There are two styles of glass cutters: dry and oil-filled. This tutorial shows how to use both types, each with illustrated step-by-step instructions.
Setting up a Safe Kiln-Firing Area and Firing Enamels with a Kiln
Firing enamel in a kiln might appear challenging, but fear not—these step-by-step instructions empower you to confidently and safely craft brilliant, gleaming jewelry projects.
How to Create a Loop-in-Loop Chain
Craft delicate, intricate and exhilarating chain designs. These user-friendly instructions will guide you in creating your own custom links.
Tinning Copper Foil
Learn this "stained glass" technique that adds a silver rim to the edge of your glass, and is often referred to as tinning.
How to Use Patina Gel
Patina gel by Cool Tools is a sulfur-based antiquing solution in a stable form for use on bare clean copper, bronze or silver. This illustrated tutorial guides you through each step.
How to Attach Pop Clasps
Pop clasps feature glue-in ends for attaching jewelry cording. See how to add cord with these illustrated instructions.
Fusing Glass Frit in a Slumping Mold
Fusing glass frit can be a beautiful and creative expression of glasswork. Here are tips and techniques for fusing glass, including four firing schedules for a glass kiln.
How to Create a Resin Pendant
Create a framed resin pendant—like a window into another place or time—using photo-illustrated instructions by jewelry-making expert Tammy Honaman.
Viking Knit Made Using the Lazee Daizee™
These illustrated instructions show how to make Viking knit wire jewelry with a Lazee Daizee™ tool. Incorporating this technique into your creations is a snap!
Cutting Glass with Glass Nippers
Lean how to safely nip small pieces of glass with these step-by-step instructions.
How to Use Gilders Paste®
Gilders Paste is a professional wax-based medium that can be mixed and layered for an endless color palette that won't fade. Learn how with this informative article.
Fusing Glass in a Microwave Kiln
Learn how to fuse glass at home with these helpful tips and a microwave kiln.