In this video, we discuss everything you need to know about enamel chains – from their popularity, to how they are made, how they wear as permanent jewelry, and I will test their durability against stones and pearls. Enamel jewelry has been a beloved art form for centuries, admired for its vibrant colors and remarkable durability. Today, […]
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Jewellery Making Techniques, Sterling .925, Permanent Jewelry, Wire Work, Silver Chains and Findings Suppliers, Jewellery Making Tutorials, Precious Metal
How to Add Versatility to a Short Necklace: A Step-by-Step Guide for Custom Jewelry Design
21
Jun
Jun
In this video, I will demonstrate a design tip that can add versatility to any traditional short necklace, whether it is beaded or a chain necklace. This is an especially useful when you sell jewelry and may have old inventory, or need to customize for someone who is taller, larger or older (and don’t like short […]
Sterling .925, Permanent Jewelry, Wire Work, Silver Chains and Findings Suppliers, Jewellery Making Tutorials, Precious Metal, Jewellery Making Techniques
Creating a Custom Signet Ring with Your Micro Welder: A Step-by-Step Guide
07
Jun
Jun
Welcome to Episode 14 of our micro welding series! Today, we’ll unleash your creativity with a micro welder to craft a stunning stamped initial signet ring from wire, perfectly sized for a size 7 finger. Follow along as I walk you through each step of the process, from measuring and cutting the wire to finishing […]
Jewellery Making Tutorials, Precious Metal, Jewellery Making Techniques, Sterling .925, Tips for Artisans, Wire Work, Design & Product Knowledge, Designing, Jewellery Business Advice
How to Weld a Long Herkimer Diamond Necklace – Micro Welding Series Tutorial
31
May
May
In this video, I demonstrate how easy it is to design and weld a long necklace with Herkimer diamonds in between sections of chain. I personally prefer asymmetry and the look of random beads (as well as simply use up chain ends!). However, you can also pre-cut sections of chain so that they are even. The easiest […]
Sterling .925, Tips for Artisans, Wire Work, Design & Product Knowledge, Designing, Jewellery Business Advice, Jewellery Making Tutorials, Precious Metal, Jewellery Making Techniques
How to Make a Unique Watch Band Accessory – Unleash Your Creativity with Micro Welding Tutorial
19
Apr
Apr
In this video, I demonstrate different ways to bling up your watchband, using micro welding techniques. You can do this for all sorts of other things such as, pet collars, belts, bikini straps, purse straps and dress or tank top straps. I demonstrate a number of techniques in the latter half of the video, Including: Click here to watch […]
Jewellery Making Tutorials, Precious Metal, Jewellery Making Techniques, Sterling .925, Tips for Artisans, Wire Work, Design & Product Knowledge, Designing, Jewellery Business Advice
How to Micro Weld a Trinity Ring – Unleash Your Creativity with Micro Welding
28
Mar
Mar
In this video, I demonstrate how to easily make a trinity rolling ring (a ring that has three rings intertwined, which roll as you take it on and off) using 18 gauge (1.2mm thick) 925 silver wire and welding it with the Orion mPulse 30 micro welder. I made the same ring years ago, using […]
Tips for Artisans, Designing, Design & Product Knowledge, Toronto Bead Stores, Jewellery Business Advice, Permanent Jewelry, Jewellery Making Tutorials, Precious Metal, Sterling .925, Jewellery Making Techniques, Pearls
Welding Pearl Drop Stud Earrings – Unleash Your Creativity with Micro Welding
19
Mar
Mar
In this video, I demonstrate how to make a pair of pearl drop stud earrings with a hand stamped initial for my daughter, using arc pulse micro welding. I first hand stamped the initial on a quality tag. These tags are generally used for the ends of bracelets or necklaces, but sometimes designers use them for charms. I […]
Design & Product Knowledge, Tips for Artisans, Permanent Jewelry, Designing, Jewellery Business Advice, Precious Metal
How to Weld Onto Yourself Without Assistance – Permanent Jewelry Micro Welding Tutorial
08
Mar
Mar
As you can see in this video, I have many permanent jewelry bracelets on my wrist (they are addictive), some of which have been welded on me by people I’ve taught to weld, but most of them I welded by myself as part of filming. It is a wonderful idea to model chains yourself because […]
Jewellery Making Techniques, Tips for Artisans, Design & Product Knowledge, Manipulating, Designing, Jewellery Business Advice, Jewellery Making Tutorials, Precious Metal
How to Weld Charms and Drops onto Rings or Bangles – Unleash your Creativity with Micro Welding
26
Feb
Feb
In this video, I demonstrate how to weld drops onto any existing piece of jewelry, such as rings, and permanent bracelets or bangles, without having to cut your existing piece of jewelry. By using thin wire that can go through the hole of the bead twice, you can add a bead charm very easily by […]
Design & Product Knowledge, Designing, Jewellery Business Advice, Jewellery Making Tutorials, Precious Metal, Jewellery Making Techniques
How to Weld A Magnetic Clasp Bracelet – Step By Step Jewelry Tutorial
20
Feb
Feb
In this tutorial, I demonstrate how to measure, cut and weld a magnetic bracelet. Magnetic clasp bracelets are a perfect alternative to traditional clasp bracelets, which many find difficult to close without the help of another person. However, many of the magnet clasps on the market have not been strong enough and people have reported […]