How to Buy Jewelry Making Metal Sheet
byA quick FAQ guide on how to buy metal sheet for your jewelry business. Learn the lingo and how to navigate the typical units of measure used for sheet sales.
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How to Set Geodes & Slabs
bySetting geodes and slabs can be challenging at times but this blog will cover the two basic settings to get you started. Both require basic soldering skills.
Soldering Half Round Wire & Pattern Wire for Rings
byWe love to make silver rings in the Halstead Studio. These simple stackers are a low price-point crowd pleaser. If you’re preparing for a…
2018 Halstead Design Challenge Results
byThe annual Halstead Design Challenge encourages participants to create a brooch revolving around a theme using the same kit of materials. This year’s competition inspired unique pieces with hidden objects and impressive mechanisms. Click through to the individual entry listings to see videos that unveil the surprise element of each piece.
The Next Generation of Metalsmiths
byAre you looking for a studio experience for your children? Are you thinking about spearheading a youth metals program in your community? This interview will inspire you to create a legacy of arts appreciation, advocacy and maker skills for a new generation.
Flex Shaft Maintenance
byKeeping your flex shaft in peak condition is a must for any jeweler. Follow these 14 easy steps to maintaining your jewelry making flex shaft.
Halstead’s Preferred Teacher Class List
byOur industry friends are traveling the country this year to bring jewelry making classes to a town near you. See below for a list…
Claw Pendant: Highlights & Headaches
byThe #1 lesson that I learned with this piece was to be flexible. I spent weeks planning the design, multiple changes were made and just when I thought I had figured it out, I made the piece… here are my headaches and highlights that I encountered with this marvelous, fragile stone.
Studio Insights by Michael David Sturlin
byMichael David Sturlin talks about the necessity of repetition for optimal results in this week’s blog.
Pricing Your Jewelry
byPricing your jewelry can be one of the trickiest aspects to running a jewelry business. We’ve created a guide to help you make sure you are not only covering your costs, but making a living wage.