14 Tips to Improve the Way You Make Metal Jewelry - Art Jewelry Magazine

Are you a creator of metal jewelry? If you said yes, then this video is for you! ~Enjoy

14 Tips to Improve the Way You Make Metal Jewelry - Art Jewelry Magazine

Creative Chain Mail Jewelry

We've had many requests for "how to" information on the wonderful art of chain mail, (or as some of our more persnickity readers like to call it, chain maille). Well just to help you on your way to this very enjoyable craft, here is one of the newer books you can check out. As always ~Enjoy!

Creative Chain Mail Jewelry

Free Enamel / Metal Clay Project: Peacock Cloisonné - Art Jewelry Magazine

Here's another great free project to check out. ~Enjoy!
Free Enamel / Metal Clay Project: Peacock Cloisonné - Art Jewelry Magazine

Free for a Limited Time! Project: Solder a Chain Mail Ring - Art Jewelry Magazine

Are you into chain mail? Want to make a cool ring? Check this project out before it's too late! ~Enjoy
Free for a Limited Time! Project: Solder a Chain Mail Ring - Art Jewelry Magazine

Free Metal Clay Project: Pendulum Triangles - Art Jewelry Magazine

Raise your hand if you're into metal clay! If so, then you'll love this next project idea. ~Enjoy!
Free Metal Clay Project: Pendulum Triangles - Art Jewelry Magazine

Free Metals Project: Introduction to Repoussé - Art Jewelry Magazine

Ever wanted to learn how to do Repousse'? Well here's your chance to learn. ~Enjoy!
Free Metals Project: Introduction to Repoussé - Art Jewelry Magazine

Ring size chart - Art Jewelry Magazine

If you love making rings, but you don't have a ring size chart, then you're in luck! ~Enjoy
Ring size chart - Art Jewelry Magazine

Video: Byzantine chain mail pattern - Art Jewelry Magazine

Have you tried your hand at chain mail? If not, here's a great pattern to help get you started. ~Enjoy!
Video: Byzantine chain mail pattern - Art Jewelry Magazine

14 Tips to Improve the Way You Make Metal Jewelry - Art Jewelry Magazine

Need a little help with your jewelry making? Check out these tips and see if any of them do the trick! ~Enjoy
14 Tips to Improve the Way You Make Metal Jewelry - Art Jewelry Magazine

Video: Piercing Metal - Art Jewelry Magazine

Here's a great video you all enjoyed so much the first time around we decided to post it again. ~Enjoy!
Video: Piercing Metal - Art Jewelry Magazine

Free Metals Project: Serendipity Earrings - Art Jewelry Magazine

Need some new ideas for a creative outlet? Here's a great website you can go to for FREE online video tutorials. Or you can check out this new video here:
Free Metals Project: Serendipity Earrings - Art Jewelry Magazine

Enjoy!

Video: Hand Exercises for Jewelry makers - Art Jewelry Magazine

Are a jewelry maker whose hands get stiff and difficult to work with? Well if you are, or if you just want to try something to make them a little more flexible, check this video out. It just might do the trick! ~Enjoy

Video: Hand Exercises for Jewelry makers - Art Jewelry Magazine

Free Project: Adjustable-Shank Wire-wrapped Ring - Art Jewelry Magazine

Want to try wire wrapping? Try this new design and see how much fun it is! ~Enjoy
Free Project: Adjustable-Shank Wire-wrapped Ring - Art Jewelry Magazine

Copper Wire Jewelers Magazine Issue 5

If you've never checked out the Copper Wire Jewelers Magazine, then here's your chance! It's chocked full of great advise, tutorials and some awesomely inspiring jewelry photos. This is one magazine you'll put on your list to follow!

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Video: Making a Wire Spiral - Art Jewelry Magazine

Want to get a little fancy with your new metal project? This video might help!
Video: Making a Wire Spiral - Art Jewelry Magazine

Video: Using a Dapping Block - Art Jewelry Magazine

After you cut that disk out you might need this video to help form it. Enjoy!
Video: Using a Dapping Block - Art Jewelry Magazine

Video: Using a Disk Cutter - Art Jewelry Magazine

Working on a metal project? This video may come in handy!
Video: Using a Disk Cutter - Art Jewelry Magazine

How to: Setting Wire Rivets - Art Jewelry Magazine

Check out this great new video on setting wire rivets!
How to: Setting Wire Rivets - Art Jewelry Magazine

A Helpful Hint

 

Here's the scoop

I make jewelry on a padded board. After I'm done with a project, I use a clamshell to gather any stray beads. It's easy to scoop up beads by pressing the shell lightly into the board, and the shell's curved shape and narrow edge make quick work of pouring tiny beads back into tubes.
- Lauren Procarione, Greenfield, WI.

Video: Full Persian (foxtail) chain mail pattern - Art Jewelry Magazine

Looking for a new design idea? Try this one! ~Enjoy

Video: Full Persian (foxtail) chain mail pattern - Art Jewelry Magazine

Video: Using a Tumbler to Polish Metal - Art Jewelry Magazine

If you're planning on using a tumbler to polish your metal pieces for you, then you'll need to check this video out! ~Enjoy

Video: Using a Tumbler to Polish Metal - Art Jewelry Magazine

Video: Liver of Sulfur Patina - Art Jewelry Magazine

Are you thinking about trying liver of sulfur to patina some jewelry or other metal? This video will help walk you through the process. ~Enjoy! Video: Liver of Sulfur Patina - Art Jewelry Magazine

Video: Using a Tumbler to Polish Metal - Art Jewelry Magazine

Have a new tumbler you're just dying to try out? Then you won't want to miss watching this video! ~Enjoy Video: Using a Tumbler to Polish Metal - Art Jewelry Magazine

Video: Making a Bezel Part 5: Soldering to a Backplate - Art Jewelry Magazine

Here is our last bezel making video. Once you learn how to solder your backplate on you'll be done. ~Enjoy Video: Making a Bezel Part 5: Soldering to a Backplate - Art Jewelry Magazine

Video: Making a Bezel Part 4: Adjusting Size - Art Jewelry Magazine

We're in the home stretch! Here in part 4 you can learn how to adjust your bezels size. ~Enjoy Video: Making a Bezel Part 4: Adjusting Size - Art Jewelry Magazine

Video: Making a Bezel Part 3: Shaping - Art Jewelry Magazine

We're half way there with our bezel making. Now learn how to shape it here in part 3. ~Enjoy Video: Making a Bezel Part 3: Shaping - Art Jewelry Magazine

Video: Making a Bezel Part 2: Soldering - Art Jewelry Magazine

As promised, here is part 2 of "Making a Bezel". ~Enjoy Video: Making a Bezel Part 2: Soldering - Art Jewelry Magazine

Video: Making a Bezel Part 1: Measuring - Art Jewelry Magazine

I love coming up with great new ideas for my jewelry making. I know I'm no different from the rest of you as far as that is concerned. However, no matter how much I plan and think I have all the right supplies there's is always something that I usually end up having to create, because I either don't have it, or it's not the right size. Hopefully, this 5 part video will help you if you are ever in the same boat and need to construct your own bezel. ~Enjoy Video: Making a Bezel Part 1: Measuring - Art Jewelry Magazine

Video: Making an S-Hook Clasp: Looped Ends - Art Jewelry Magazine

Another great video for all of you jewelry makers. ~Enjoy Video: Making an S-Hook Clasp: Looped Ends - Art Jewelry Magazine

Chart: Jump Ring Sizes and Gauges - Art Jewelry Magazine

No matter what kind of jewelry you make, this jump ring chart will be a life-saver! ~Enjoy
Chart: Jump Ring Sizes and Gauges - Art Jewelry Magazine

Free Chain Mail / Wire Project: Corrugated Knot Chain Bracelet - Art Jewelry Magazine

If you enjoyed the previous chain mail project, then try your hand at this one too! ~Enjoy
Free Chain Mail / Wire Project: Corrugated Knot Chain Bracelet - Art Jewelry Magazine

Free Project: "Infinity" Chain Mail Pattern - Art Jewelry Magazine

Chain Mail has always intrigued me. If you feel the same, maybe this project is for you! ~Enjoy
Free Project: "Infinity" Chain Mail Pattern - Art Jewelry Magazine

Free Metal Clay Project: Donut Link Bracelet - Art Jewelry Magazine

If you get excited about trying a new metal clay project, then maybe this one will be the one you do. Let us know how it works for you! ~Enjoy
Free Metal Clay Project: Donut Link Bracelet - Art Jewelry Magazine

Free Metals Project: Swirling Leaf Necklace

Here's a free project for you from the great people at Art Jewelry Mag. ~Enjoy!
Free Metals Project: Swirling Leaf Necklace - Art Jewelry Magazine

Annealing Metal

Video: Annealing Metal - Art Jewelry Magazine

Making a Simple Band Ring - Part 2 of 2

Video: Making a Simple Band Ring - Part 2 of 2 - Art Jewelry Magazine

Making a Simple Band Ring - Part 1 of 2

Got metal clay? Need a simple metal clay project? Well here ya go. ~Enjoy!
Video: Making a Simple Band Ring - Part 1 of 2 - Art Jewelry Magazine

Fusing Metal with a Torch

After receiving so much input from all of you on how much you've enjoyed the video's we been posting, I thought I would post a few more. If you're new to a torch, or just want to brush up on a few things then this might be just what the doctor ordered. ~Enjoy!
Video: Fusing Metal with a Torch - Art Jewelry Magazine

Making a Wire Wrapped Loop

Are you a beginner just learning the basics of jewelry making? If you are, then you will want to check out this tutorial on "How to make a wire wrapped loop". ~ Enjoy
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Are You Ready For Spring?

Spring is right around the corner, are you ready? If you're wondering what the new colors for this coming Spring are going to be, just check out Pantone's list.

Keep your jewelry, glass or artistic designs on the cutting edge by keeping abreast of the season's trends.

Check out Pantone and help jumpstart your designs!

Chart: Guidelines for firing gemstones in metal clay jewelry - Art Jewelry Magazine

If you plan on using gemstones in your metal clay jewelry, then you'll need to check this chart out!
Chart: Guidelines for firing gemstones in metal clay jewelry - Art Jewelry Magazine

Ring size chart - Art Jewelry Magazine

If you're going to get serious about making rings with metal clay, then a ring size chart is an absolute must. Check this one out!
Ring size chart - Art Jewelry Magazine

Chart: Metal Clay Firing Schedules - Art Jewelry Magazine

Need a helpful chart showing you an easy metal clay firing schedule? Then you'll want to check this one out!
Chart: Metal Clay Firing Schedules - Art Jewelry Magazine

Video: Watch Jewelyn Vanoni's Fidget Ring in Action - Art Jewelry Magazine

Here is another great video to help get you started making your own metal clay jewelry. Try this one on for size!
Video: Watch Jewelyn Vanoni's Fidget Ring in Action - Art Jewelry Magazine

Video: Rolling & Cutting Metal Clay - Art Jewelry Magazine

If you're interested in working with metal clay, then you're in luck! These next few videos will help get you started. This one will show you how to roll and cut your metal clay. Enjoy!

Video: Rolling & Cutting Metal Clay - Art Jewelry Magazine

Video: Lighting and Using a Torch - Art Jewelry Magazine

If you've ever been faced with the fear of lighting a torch to do your jewelry work (like I have!), then this video should help take some of the scare out of the job. Enjoy!

Video: Lighting and Using a Torch - Art Jewelry Magazine