Masking Mud for Anti-Solder Flow

Sometimes when you’re soldering your work, you’ll have a portion of your piece that you don’t want solder to flow. For example an already soldered bezel or link of chain. Enter Ronda Coryell’s Masking Mud! I purchased my first jar earlier in the year (from RioGrande), and have found it to be a life saver…

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Invest in an Annealing Pan

OK I’m in love with my new annealing pan with pumice! I love the rush of new tools and supplies and riding the wave of the new inspiration they bring! And it’s also possible this momma has witnessed waaay too much Moana lately. I cannot stress how much this tool has upped my jewelry game!…

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Save a Lung – Get a Fume Extractor

If you’re just starting out soldering, please pay attention to your own safety and keep it at the utmost importance. The world needs you and your special talents! So please keep your body safe. Soldering your jewelry – or anything really – can release toxins and/or fumes into the air that are not good for…

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How to Create an Arrow Ring – Preview

While I’m working on the newest tutorial for members, I wanted share a peek with you! You can watch a few of the steps that I use to create this Rustic Arrow Ring in Sterling Silver in the video below. I’m putting the finishing touches on the full tutorial, with full instructions and lists and…

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How to Create Dangle Earring Backs

With just a few inexpensive tools you can create your own artisan-style dangle earring backs with silver wire! Forget the store-bought look, your work can (and should be) unique to you!  Try it with me… you’ll love how your new pieces look! Don’t forget, now is the time to join us in the Apprenticeship Program.…

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Too Paralyzed to Start

Have you been dreaming about creating your own jewelry, but you’re not sure where to start? Maybe even a little afraid to start? I understand the feeling! For years I really struggled trying to figure out exactly how to make what I wanted to make. And I was so afraid to start. And it paralyzed me! I…

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Dot Post Earrings

You can create a beautiful pair of post earrings with a little silver and a little soldering skill! Here’s a quick look at a little pair of dot post earrings I just finished: For the full tutorial, check out the Apprenticeship Program! One of the needed supplies for this tutorial is bead wire. Become and…

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30 Seconds to Artisan Earrings

Here’s a quick 30 seconds to creating artisan earring backs. If you really want your jewelry to stand out, you should be creating your own earring backs. Call me crazy, call me weird, but I love the look of handcrafted earrings SO much more than factory made earrings. I love being able to choose the…

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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!…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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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