How do you stamp sterling silver? Jewelry making question?


Posted April 18th, 2010 by admin 2 Comments »
jewelry making
Mika asked:


I see people make home made jewelry with stamped stirling silver i.e. words stamped on a flat piece…

Example:

http://cynthiagarrett.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8341d69c953ef0120a6721782970c-500wi

How is it done? What tools are needed to do this? Where can you buy them? Is it hard? Any tips?

soldering iron for simple jewelry making?


Posted April 18th, 2010 by admin 1 Comment »
jewelry making
Nagi asked:


I am looking at making some steampunk like pieces that will involve brass, steel, sterling silver ect.
what would be my best option for a soldering iron to combine pieces like these?

looking for gold beads for jewelry making?


Posted April 4th, 2010 by admin 1 Comment »
jewelry making
sweetiehart528 asked:


Does anyone know of a site where I can buy gold beads for jewelry making. I only seem to find sterling and gold filled, but I want actual 10kt or 14kt gold beads of all shapes. If you know of a site please direct me. Thanks in advance for any help.

Beginner jewelry making?


Posted March 21st, 2010 by admin 3 Comments »
jewelry making
me!! asked:


What items do i need to get started, any ideas on where to buy, and what kinda projects should i start with? Any advice about jewelry making would be helpful. And when the beads are sold on strads, i dont understand that?!?! Thanks for the help!

I am thinking of making jewelry with glass beads to resell. Any tips on the best designs & pricing?


Posted March 7th, 2010 by admin 2 Comments »
jewelry making
victim_of_changes!! asked:


How about, where’s the best place to purchase these kinds of items? What’s a good amount of beads etc.to start with?

Where can I buy cheap wire for jewelry making?


Posted February 28th, 2010 by admin 6 Comments »
jewelry making
J-Kun asked:


I make wire jewelry and want to expand to gold and silver, but everything I can find is pretty pricey. I also need copper, steel, and brass wire for what I make. Know of anywhere I can find it cheap?

What size crochet hook(s) are used in making crocheted beaded jewelry?


Posted February 28th, 2010 by admin 1 Comment »
jewelry making
LovesMath asked:


I am thinking of buying a book online…..I was wondering the size in letters (D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K,) that the crochet hook for making crocheted beaded jewelry is? Thanks for the help. :)

I’m looking for material on electroforming in jewelry making. How it’s done, materials, etc?


Posted November 23rd, 2009 by admin 1 Comment »
jewelry making
Ann T asked:


Also, if you could recommend an online source for some special electroformed silver beads, charms and other findings.

I would like to take some jewelry design/making classes? Where do I look besides Colleges?


Posted November 20th, 2009 by admin 2 Comments »
jewelry making
wickedlynice2 asked:


I would like to find classes close to me. I can travel to LaGrande OR area, Pullman WA, Walla Walla WA. I have friends in those areas that I can stay with if need be. Any ideas where to look?

jewelry making classes?


Posted November 20th, 2009 by admin 4 Comments »
jewelry making
fifi asked:


I currently make jewelry with beads and other materials but am very interested in learning how to solder, set stones, and do more metal smithing. I live in wisconsin, milwaukee to be exact and don’t know where to find classes or places to buy supplies and learn. Can anyone help me? PLEASE!!!!