With my traditional jewelry-making background, I’ve discovered that tools like a pulse arc welder are true game-changers for jewelry making. As someone...
Welcome to my annual gift guide for jewelry makers where I share the best holiday gifts for jewelers! I look forward to curating this list...
Please note: This Gift Guide For Jewelers contains some affiliate links, all are products I have personally used, love and wanted to share. This is...
Over the years I have coached several people on using Printful to create merch for their small businesses. Who doesn't love passive income?!? I...
Setting up your jewelry studio can seem like a daunting task, if you are fortunate to have a bit of space where should everything go...
If you've found this article after googling "how to photograph jewelry to sell online", WELCOME! As someone who handles every aspect of my jewelry...
If you've found this article you may be on the hunt to find a caster to help with your jewelry making. Perhaps you need...
Starting an email list can seem daunting. I often talk to jewelers (and other makers) who want to start an email list because they know...
I'm super exciting to be offering some merchandise with the amazing logos that were created for Metalsmith Society by designer Simon Beale (follow him...
Metalsmith Society's origin story is fairly recent! In early 2018 I was feeling a bit frustrated with Instagram. I was putting tons of effort...
This week on Metalsmith Society I posted a fantastic tip from @jessicajo_designs about making perfect silver balls. I thought I would recap some of...
Recently a member of the Metalsmith Society community contacted me because they were having a soldering issue and were looking for some feedback. Their medium...
*Updated 7/15/22 While we all have different approaches, pricing our jewelry collections should have one main goal and that is to make...
METALSMITH SOCIETY VISITS MOLLY AVELLAR JEWELRY I had the absolute pleasure of visiting the studio of Molly Avellar during my recent vacation to Cape Cod...
I'm going to go ahead and start this article with a disclaimer: if you become pregnant and have any concerns regarding your safety or...
METALSMITH SOCIETY PRONG CHALLENGE Every month over at Metalsmith Society a new project theme is announced for the #metalsmithchallenge. The purpose is to have fun...
HOW TO CHOOSE A TORCH FOR JEWELRY MAKING *Updated 3/23/2020 this post contains some affiliate links. Also this article still ROCKS almost two...
Since Metalsmith Society's creation in early 2018 I have received regular messages from aspiring jewelers who want to know: what tools do I recommend...
Metalsmith Society Visits Sinead Cleary Jewelry While on my recent vacation in New Hampshire I was able to meet Sinead Cleary and visit her lovely...
This month, I received a Lortone Tumbler from @seattlefindings (an awesome jewelry supply company, check them out! ) After having the opportunity to play with this...
While there is no absolute formula or answer to what size bezel is needed (because there are so many uniquely cut stones) our friend Jessica...
Something I constantly hear amongst beginners, students and people within our Instagram community is that they are nervous to operate and store a jewelers torch...
Laura and I met on a sidewalk in downtown Dedham, MA and immediately hugged it out. She has a super friendly and open personality much...
This article contains an affiliate link for Shopify, and my honest opinions. *Update 7/13/2022 Prices in this article may no longer be accurate...
Corkie Bolton 01/03/2025 12:20pm 14 minute read
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