If you are just learning about jewelry making, it can be very confusing to know what exactly you will need, what each component is, and how to work with each of them. There are also a wide range of jewelry findings, tools, and techniques to learn about, you probably don’t know where to start. So,…
Are you looking to add a few new shiny pieces to your jewelry collection without spending so much? Have you considered gold plated brass jewelry? Gold plated brass is a great compromise. It looks as beautiful as solid gold but is way more affordable. Almost no one can really tell the difference by just looking,…
Engraving is a permanent way to personalize your metallic, wooden, plastic, and ceramic crafts. If you haven’t had any luck with markers being too pronounced, wiping off, or gradually fading, engraving could be an option. An engraved message, name, quote, or motif is there to stay, come rain or sunshine. It becomes part of the…
A lot more people are getting obsessed with resin crafts, which isn’t a surprise. There’s something truly magical about the crystal clarity and depth of resin creations. Resin is highly customizable and excellent for making unique, personalized, giftable stuff by merely pouring the mix in a mold, and waiting for it to dry. The applications…
Resin jewelry has become a huge trend in recent years, and it doesn’t seem to be going anywhere anytime soon. Resin is comparatively more sustainable, and certainly more aesthetically pleasing, than plastic. Plus, it is lighter and more durable than glass. Understandably, it is a great material to make one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces. There are a…
Rings are those little accessories that add oomph to your overall ensemble. If you like wearing DIY jewelry that brings out your style and personality, you might consider making your own rings too. Resin is one of the easiest and most accessible materials to make rings out of. They are absolutely skin-safe when dry, easy…
Are you looking to make your own jewelry out of crystals or start a crystal jewelry line? Well, crystal jewelry is a hit on most occasions. Crystals make absolutely stunning jewelry that is easy to fall in love with instantly. Their unique forms and sparkle when interacting with light ooze a sheer brilliance and is…
Working with jewelry involves a lot of fine-detailed work. You will regularly have to take a closer look at gems, rocks, bead holes, inscriptions, etc. That is why a jeweler’s loupe is the number one must-have tool in every serious jeweler’s kit. A jeweler’s loupe is a serious magnifying tool. Usually, a foldable, framed lens,…
Handcrafting your own sterling silver jewelry comes with a lot of perks. The greatest is creating unique and customized designs that stand out from the mass-made ones. Soldering is an indispensable part of the whole process. It opens up opportunities for unlimited creativity with metal. Perhaps you are a budding jewelry silversmith and have been curious…
It’s said that diamonds are a girl’s best friend, though we think that probably applies to everyone. Human beings have had an obsession for gemstones, crystals, and anything shiny for a long time. The brilliance of these tiny treasures and the beauty of their internal angular intricacies make them instinctively attractive. They are especially attractive…