Riveting Techniques from Gwen Youngblood
byGwen Youngblood’s riveting techniques make it easier than ever for everyone to master a basic wire rivet and ball rivet as well as riveting to set bezel cups.
Jewelry Making Classes
2018 Jewelry Retreats & Symposiums
byThis week’s blog is an overview of jewelry retreats and symposiums across the country. Are you planning to attend one this year? Leave us a comment. Maybe we’ll see you there!
Halstead’s Preferred Teacher Class List For 2018
byOur industry friends are traveling the country this year to bring jewelry making classes to a town near you. See below for a list…
Studio Class Roundup
byLast class of the year in the Halstead Studio! From designing, budgeting and planning see what the team made in their 2017 final open studio sessions.
3 Torch Tips for Soldering
byEver feel like it’s time for a soldering tune-up? We asked Johanna Harold, one of our Halstead Preferred Teachers, to share her top three…
Granular Cabochon Pendant Tutorial
byEnjoy an afternoon in the studio creating beautiful cabochon pendants! This how-to guide will show you step-by-step how to create one in a few short hours.
Take a Class at Summer Bead Fest
bySummer is a great time to learn something new and our Halstead Preferred Teachers have some great class offerings at this year’s Bead Fest…
Granular Stacking Rings Tutorial
byDo you love granular stacking rings? Read our latest tutorial blog so you can start making them today!
What’s New in Jewelry Training?
byWe love the Bead & Button Show because some of our favorite instructors in DIY jewelry making are there to show newbie metalsmiths and…
Intro to Stakes: Fold Forming Leaf Earrings
byOur new metalsmithing stakes and TruStrike hammers are the perfect excuse to get into the jewelry making studio and experiment with forming and texture. Here’s a project…