Opening an Etsy Shop
Considering opening an Etsy shop? Already have one open, but stalled out and not seeing the results you expected? Have no idea what I’m talking about?… Listen to today’s podcast! And then leave some feedback in the comment section below! What do you think about Etsy? Do you have a shop running currently? How’s it…
How to Create a Rainbow Patina
Learn how to create a gorgeous rainbow patina on your metal clay piece! Check out this quick vid I shot today! Creating a rainbow patina is easy to do, and fun to experiment with! Give it a try and see how many color combos you can come up with on your PMC pieces! In this…
How to Get Solder Paste into Tight Spots – Quick Tip
Just getting started learning how to solder? That’s so wonderful! Congrats on taking the next big step in your jewelry creating life! In today’s vid, I show off a real simple little trick I use when I need to get my solder paste into a little tight spot. The solder paste that you see in…
How to Stamp Fired PMC with Jett Sett
You can use metal stamps to create designs and lettering on fired pmc pieces. BUT if you find yourself with a fired piece that you don’t want to mess up the front design of the piece, but still want to stamp something on the back of the piece, you will find this tool very helpful!…
Create a Ring from Sterling Silver Scrap
Have some scrap pieces of sterling silver sheet laying around, and you’re not quite sure what to do with it? You could melt it down into decorative silver balls and blobs, you could send it in to a metal seller in exchange for cash or store credit, OR you could do what I just did!…
Make Dangle Bar Earrings with Brass & Sterling Silver Wire – Tutorial
All you need for today’s tutorial is a couple inches of brass square wire and 4-6 inches of round sterling silver wire and you’re on your way to a fantastic set of earrings that can be multi-functional! Check out more… In today’s vid I mention a few tools… if you don’t have them yet, here…
Putting a Vintage Tool to New Use
This week, I received a very special vintage tool! My brother, who has been so supportive since even before the beginning of my jewelry career, sent me an amazing cast iron vise! I LOVE all of the new techniques I’m discovering with this vintage find! Polishing, filing, sanding, setting stones, shaping silver plates, and so…
Add Color to Your Silver Jewelry with Gilder’s Paste
Need to add a little pizzaz to your silver jewelry? I suggest you check out Gilder’s Paste! It’s a fantastic product newly out on the market, available in many beautiful hues, blues, greens, deep rich coral reds, even a knock you out orange among many others! Gilder’s Paste is an oil-based product that you can…
How to Mold Antique Buttons for Jewelry Components
A beautiful way to create unique components for your jewelry is to mold designs from antique buttons! Thanks to my husband’s mother and grandmother, I now have a stash of fabulous old buttons – some dating back to the early 1900’s! Lately I’ve been obsessed with making rings, earrings, and pendants by using the designs…
Create a Unique Dimpled Design in a Silver Ring
Want to spice up your stacking rings? This technique is simple, easy to do, and cheap to accomplish (which is always a plus!) In today’s vid, I go over how to drill little dimples and divots into a basic 8mm sterling silver stacking ring. [content_box_paper_white width=”80%”] [/content_box_paper_white] A dremel is a pretty inexpensive tool to…
How to Make a Simple Stacking Ring
I love stacking rings! And the most wonderful thing – with a few simple tools and a little know-how, they’re so simple to create! In this tutorial, I go through each step I take to create a simple silver stacking ring! Check it out here… You can download my ring sizing tool that I talk…
Tour My New Studio + Tips for Yours
After pulling off some Oscar-winning sweet talk to my husband, he came to the wonderful conclusion it’d be a great idea to move my studio from the spare room (now the baby nursery) into our living room. And so today – after all the re-arranging – I wanted to give you a quick tour of…
Reworking the Studio + My New Jeweler’s Bench
Check out my new jeweler’s bench! OK, so technically it’s not new, it’s old. Super cool old! From what research I’ve done so far, it’s very early 1900s… possibly late 1800s… I can’t verify that yet. But I’m trying! I’ll post more on my quick restoration of my new beauty as I go! Right now,…
How to Set a Stone Cabochon with a Bezel Roller
Working on setting some fabulous stone cabochons in sterling and fine silver! In this video I’m using my bezel roller (technically it’s called a bezel roller but I’ve been calling it a bezel pusher in this video haha) to help me set this beautiful rhodochrosite cabochon in a fine silver bezel with sterling silver wire…
One-on-One Etsy Shop Coaching
Struggling in your Etsy Shop? Need some help? I’m offering a smokin opportunity! Click here to check out more details! As of this morning, I only have 2 spots left open! So get in quick before it’s too late… L ** Post Update: My Etsy Coaching Program is now available as a BONUS if you…
Oxidizing Your Silver Jewelry
A quick and easy way to turn your sterling and fine silver jewelry into fantastic pieces with character and depth is to oxidize your silver! I love the rustic, organic look that oxidation gives my silver. It makes my jewelry stand out from the others and really brings out the unique, handmade qualities that I…
Evaluation Tool for the Creative Entrepreneur
If you’re a work-from-home crafter, or a “creative entrepreneur” as I like to call it :) … you will find it very helpful if you put aside a little bit of time each month to evaluate your progress and your growth! There are at least 3 realms which will affect your business success or failure,…
New Jewelry Making Supplies
I just got in a new shipment of jewelry making supplies today! I love opening up a new box of supplies that I practically tackle the poor postman when he comes to my door ;) Check out what I’m so excited to open today… If you don’t have a ring mandrel, I suggest you get…
How To Sand Your Dry PMC
I’m kiln prepping some darling little silver puppy nose prints I created out of PMC3! In this video, I share my top 3 key tips that you should know when you’re sanding down dried precious metal clays… easy as 1,2,3…go check em out! Have a sanding or prepping tip to share? Leave a comment below…
Soldering Silver Jump Rings
Check it out! Front row seat to watch me solder sterling silver jump rings onto my charms! Wow I’m such a piro ;) If you’re new to soldering, or you’ve never even tried it… you have GOT to give it a whirl! My jewelry sales jumped TREMENDOUSLY the moment I got brave enough to light…
Big Craft Stores
You don’t have to be a craft nut to enjoy the big retail craft stores. But if you’re a jewelry nut like me, you just may LOVE wandering the isles! I can find some awesome – and some unexpected- supplies at the big chains… What are your newest supplies you’re excited to try out? What…
How to Burnish Fired PMC3
If you are working with PMC – precious metal clay – you’ll need to burnish your piece after it’s cooled from your kiln. In this video, watch me burnish a cute little heart I created from PMC3 that I’ll turn into a darling little initial charm later on! To burnish your silver after it is…
Create Jump Rings with a Crochet Hook
There are many ways to create jump rings. You can purchase tools that will spin wire for you, which is wonderful! But if you’re just starting out and you need an inexpensive “mandrel” for your little jump rings… find yourself a crochet hook! Watch how I do it in this vid!
Know What to Market
Making some awesome jewelry lately? Ready to sell it? Well if you want to sell, you need to know what people want to buy. How do you know what people want to buy? Find out what people are searching for! As of today, Google is the most used search engine on the internet. Google offers a…
Toggle Clasps for Earrings
Find yourself with a few extra toggle clasps around? Or perhaps have a decorative set of toggle clasps you can’t find a design for yet? Create some earrings! Toggle clasps are excellent for use on necklaces. The weight of a necklace (and gravity) helps keep the necklace in place. But have you ever noticed that when toggle…
Sell Your Jewelry: Tell Your Story
In order to sell your handcrafted jewelry well, you’ll need to get personal with your customers and share your story! I know it can be tough to open up at times, but letting your customers know who you are and what makes you tick will help them feel connected with you and make purchasing from…
11 Tips to Get Started Selling Your Jewelry
1. Wear your jewelry outside the house You’d be surprised how easy it is to make a sale or gain a future customer in the checkout lane. Don’t be afraid to answer compliments with ‘Thanks, I make these to sell!’ (If you’ve created business cards, now is the time to keep a couple in your…
How to Solder Sterling Silver Earring Posts With Solder Paste (Tutorial Video)
If you’re brand new to soldering, maybe you haven’t even tried it out yet… that’s ok! There’s always time to start something new! Begin a new adventure by stepping into the world of soldering! I’ll help you get your toes wet with my FREE Book: Tools + Supplies for the Beginner. In this free book…
10 Tools You Need to Solder Sterling Silver
The Top 10 Tools You Need to Solder Sterling Silver! (updated) Soldering sterling silver is so much fun! Plus you’ll find you can create much more unique jewelry, which will make your handcrafted pieces stand out from the others! 1. Soldering Board Setting up for soldering requires a heat-safe surface. Safety is key… make sure…
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