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So you might look at this pic and think, big deal, a pearl bracelet, the big deal is it’s really hard to make!!!! I took a pearl knotting class last night, and developed a whole new appreciation for stringing beads. … Continue reading →

We learned how to make tube riveted metal beads in class on Saturday at Veberod Gem Gallery. It was cool to learn how to make my own beads, but super hard!!! Because after you dome the circle shape, you gotta … Continue reading →

This is still for the textured panel bracelet class, but I wanted to make some new pieces for it because the others were a bit too wide and would jut out when connected together on the wrist. The dark lines … Continue reading →

Had a great class yesterday! Learned how to make a prong ring, it was all about a ring for setting an irregular shaped stone. Mine is a rough ruby, uncut. I started out with a brass rod, then hammered it … Continue reading →

My latest class project from last night, a textured panel bracelet that we’re making. Normally I draw organic shapes, but since I’m cutting them out with an exacto knife I made more geometric ones. This class is for practicing sheet … Continue reading →

I learned how to use the rolling mill in class earlier this month, where you can put a texture on the metal. I made cut outs with paper for the texture. Above is my first test, super fun! It’s cool … Continue reading →

I finished my first silversmithing class a few weeks ago, we learned how to saw shapes out of metal, the pic above is of me getting ready to saw out my shapes, you can see the outline of the shapes … Continue reading →

I made the necklace above from pieces I repurposed from old jewelry from the thrift store. Made me realize that even though I’m getting brass elements from suppliers now, I should still look for old jewelry, the stuff I take … Continue reading →