by Susan Day | Jun 8, 2016 | Jewery Technique, Silver Smithing
Silver is a soft metal and looks beautiful when it is hammered. The process of hammering the metal is not difficult, but it takes a skilled artisan to refine it to the point where it can bring out the best in, not only the silver itself, but in the stones in the...
by Susan Day | May 17, 2016 | Jewery Technique
Reticulation silver looks great and forms an interesting canvas from which precious stones can shine. It can be used in all forms of jewelry, necklaces, rings and bracelets. Reticulation adds a sublime dimension to any piece. It creates a rustic, aged appearance much...
by Angela Blessing | Mar 24, 2016 | Artists on Art, Jewelry, Jewery Technique, Silver Smithing
Wondering how to best protect and maintain a custom finish on your unique one-of-a-kind silver jewelry piece? Maybe you have something old that has gotten dark and tarnished and has lost that original luster and shine that it once had. Silver is a gorgeous precious...
by Angela Blessing | Mar 8, 2016 | Artists on Art, Creative, Jewelry, Jewery Technique, Native American Culture, Silver Smithing, Travel
Nowadays, most people interested in jewelry making enroll in a class at the local community college. I know that in a classroom setting, you typically have the opportunity to get exposed to a variety of different jewelry making techniques, which might be good for...
by Angela Blessing | Sep 29, 2015 | Artists on Art, Events, Gemstones, Gift Ideas, Gold, Jewelry, Jewery Technique, news, Personal Power
Hey beautiful people, art lovers, and treasure hunters, I’m delighted to announce my participation in a wonderful local Santa Cruz art event coming up in October 2015 called Open Studios! I am one of a terrific line-up of juried artists opening their studios and...
