Halstead’s Preferred Studio Schools
byWe have developed great relationships with jewelry making schools all over the country. They offer a range of 1 day workshops to multi-week classes with experienced instructors.
Jewelry Making Classes
Soldering Wire Embellishments to the Surface of your Jewelry Designs
bySoldered wire accents allow you to create geometric designs with a line drawing feel. But, soldering thin wires onto sheet metal is a challenge. How do you achieve a complete solder join along the entire length without cumbersome clean-up and polishing? Our very own Studio Coordinator, Erica Stice, has some tips.
Learn Sawing From Our 2019 Featured Metalsmith, Julie Sanford
byWe are proud to present Julie Sanford as the 2019 Halstead Catalog featured metalsmith. Learn more about Julie, check out her tips for using the jeweler’s saw, and watch her demo video in this article.
Riveting Techniques from Gwen Youngblood
byGwen Youngblood’s jewelry riveting cold connection 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.
2019 Jewelry Events: Conferences, Retreats & Symposiums
byJewelry making events, retreats and symposiums are all around the country! They offer great classes to help you expand your skill set and even better networking opportunities to connect with fellow jewelers. You may even see a happy Halstead face at some of them!
Best Jewelry Teachers in the USA: Halstead’s Preferred Teacher Classes List
byLooking for a great jewelry making class experience? Check out our list of the best jewelry teachers in the USA who regularly travel to different locations around the country to teach new makers. Several of these teachers also offer online instruction so be sure to check out their websites.
3 Torch Tips for Soldering Jewelry
byEver feel like it’s time for a soldering torch tip tune-up? We asked Johanna Harold, one of our Halstead Preferred Teachers, to share her…
Granular Stacking Rings Tutorial
byDo you love granular stacking rings? Read our latest tutorial blog so you can start making them today!
Intro to Jewelry Stakes: Fold Forming Leaf Earrings
byLearn how to make fold formed leaf earrings with jewelry stakes. Improve your metalsmithing skills with this tutorial on the tools, supplies and techniques you will need.
Soldered Silver & Brass Snowflake Pendant Tutorial
bySolder sterling silver and brass together, set stones in tube bezels and make an easy wire hanger! I’ll show you how to create a winter-inspired Organic Snowflake Pendant right from your home studio.