Category Archives: Tips for Mid Sized Companies

Is Permanent Jewelry Profitable as a Business?

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I often get asked: Is Permanent Jewelry Profitable as a Business? So, I decided to make this video to explain why permanent jewelry, also referred to as PJ, is an incredibly profitable business. If you actually look on social media and track some of the businesses offering PJ, you will find what started out as side […]

How much does it COST to start a Permanent Jewelry (PJ) Business – Small Business Break Down

In this video, I will attempt to thoroughly answer the question: How much does it cost to start my own PJ business? I get asked this question A LOT because it’s actually not a lot and it is very profitable. If you actually look on social media and track some of the businesses offering this service, […]

A look at the benefits of micro welders

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I am the founder of Stones and Findings, a jewelry components wholesale company, specializing in charm designs and chains. I am formally trained in fine arts and finance, earning an MBA from the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Business.  I started making and selling jewelry as a way to pay for my university tuition. […]

Elevate Your Business with Permanent Jewelry: Embracing Experiential Retail

Elevate Your Business with Permanent Jewelry: Embracing Experiential Retail

Businesses in the current retail landscape are constantly seeking innovative ways to captivate customers and differentiate themselves from competitors. One increasingly popular strategy is integrating permanent jewelry into their offerings, transforming the traditional shopping experience into a memorable and immersive journey. In this article, we will delve into the idea of Permanent Jewelry, also referred […]

Are Oval Jump Rings Better? Jump Ring Hack

In this video, I discuss the advantages and disadvantages of oval jump rings, especially with regard to welding chains. Oval jump rings are preferred when you are not welding, because the seam naturally ends in the middle, so there is reduced risk of the items the jumping connects pulling through the seam.  However, if someone […]

Unleash Your Creativity with Micro Welding Episode 2 – Baroque Pearl Pendant Necklace

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In this video, I shared the technique of making a pendant by welding wire with a baroque pearl (and any bead), using a micro welder. This method works for any pulse arc micro welder that can weld between 5 W to 10 W power. In this video, I am using the Zapp, but it works […]

How to Make Stud Earrings with Pearl Beads Micro Welding Tutorial – Unleash Your Creativity With Micro Welder Episode One

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In this video, I demonstrate how to make pearl stud earrings using round wire, pearl beads and the Zapp micro welder. This method works for any bead and micro welder that has low power setting. The trick to creating a ball at the end of a piece of wire so as to stop it from […]

How to Attach Jump Rings To Bezels – Micro Welding Tutorial for Permanent Jewelry

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In this video, I demonstrate the best and easiest way to turn a pendant into a connector, by welding a jump ring onto a bezel. A bezel is a method of stone setting, whereby a strip of metal (in this case silver) encases the edge, surrounding the stone. Round bezels are the hardest to connect because […]

How to Successfully Weld Super Fine Jump Rings and Wire Tutorial

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In this video, I show tricks to weld super fine jump rings. Both sides of the jump ring must be touching sufficiently before you weld. Otherwise, “blowout” happens – where the gap becomes bigger as the wire ends roll back. When jump rings are 26 gauge (0.45mm) or thinner, they are very hard to see. Also, sometimes […]

How To Weld Invisible Connection with Briolette Drop for Permanent Bracelets – Microwelder Tutorial

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In this video, I demonstrate how easy it is to weld an invisible connection with a briolette (drop stone bead) for permanent bracelets. The result is that no wire is showing, and the drop bead looks like it is floating on the chain. Find wire that is thin enough to go through the hole of the […]