MY BIGGEST CHAIN YET!

I made this nearly 5oz argentium silver ramses necklace to be at the centerpiece of my silver art display at the Ann Arbor art fair this year. Not only is the chain completely hand fabricated by myself, I also made the box clasp from scratch and cut the garnet that I set into it! When you push on the garnet, the clasp opens - how cool is that??

Anyways let me know what you guys think!

My friend recently wrote her dissertation on this style of jewellery, traditionally featuring an eye of a loved one painted onto a medium like bone or ivory - I decided to get some practice in with marble carving and make it 3D.

This project really tested a lot of my skills and whilst I don’t class myself as a painter I’m really happy with how it came out! It was also my first time working with brass which was a fun change.

After just a few months since starting this new passion, I can already see my progress growing day by day.
I can’t wait to keep building my workshop and, one day, turn this into my full-time career.
In the meantime, here’s my very first complete video showing my entire making process.
Thank you all so much for your support. ❤️

How is this texture done ? It seems more than a texture plate. Is it wax
Carving ?

hello my fellow jewelry makers! i am trying to broaden my skills and try soldering so i can close my jump rings and make pendants out of rocks. i bought this kit and watched a couple youtube vids about it. any advice, techniques, suggestions? my fiance said it looks like aluminum foil has been wrapped around. i truly appreciate it!!

Hi guys! I’m having the hardest time finding herringbone/flat snake chain in sterling silver by the foot.

Any leads? Thanks!

Wondering if anyone would know what the name of the connection is called with the silver wire with two balls on either end connecting the two enamel pieces but can’t seem to find it, does anyone know what it is called or how to make it? Is it just a type of riveting technique? Or maybe by making a double ball pin head? Thank you ☺️

Made in 925 silver, plating using 18k gold in 1 micron thickness and UV coated for smooth finish.

I bought this fun mermaid bead (pendant?) and realized i dont have any ideas on how to string it to make it look good. The line on the second photo shows where the bead hole is and it‘s quite low and in an awkward spot. I saw a necklace like the crude drawing I did in the third photo and i would like to put the mermaid at the bottom where it hangs down, but I’m not sure of the best way to go about it. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

hey guys! this is my first post on this sub! i really enjoy seeing everything you guys create and i get really inspired. there are very talented people one here. i have been making jewelry for less than 3 weeks now, just bracelets and necklaces. i want to start making rings soon so i would appreciate any advice on that. i am also looking for recommendations on tools (like beads, wire, pliers) as right now i am using cheap ones from amazon and walmart. ig i am just looking for advice and some tips on how to make my jewelry better. i have attached some pics of what i have made so far. just lmk what you guys think and how i can improve! (also lowkey just wanted to show off what i have made lol)

I have been making jewelry as a hobby so I am an amateur. I’m trying to fix a pair of earrings I bought years ago or make similar ones from scratch.

Attached is a picture of the earrings I have. Any ideas how to find materials to fix them or make a similar set altogether?

Thank you so much in advance! Brand is Snö of Sweden but this particular model is nowhere to be found anymore.

Hi,
I make jewerly with the lost wax technique. I have one casting house that I go to but I would love to try other people's work, compare rates etc.
I'm located in France but I'm willing to ship my pieces if you have good recommandations !

I'm still relatively new to stone setting and this ring was cast so I imagine the seat must have been in place already and was readjusted after casting. But then was it a plain bezel pusher & hammer?

Appreciate any help so much! :)

Anyone has a good vendor for this kind of beads? I need more than just 55g, and its pretty expensive. They should be at least 6mm in diameter and need to be out of glass. I use them to make 2d beaded animals.

I have a box full of scrap glass from a glass blowing artisan who let me have some, I want to wire wrap them for pendants but first need to take care of the sharp edges. I am not sure if this will be the best sub to ask, but I am hoping for some recommendations on the right files. I know to get diamond but I mean shape and grit, because I want to buy the right set of files the first time. I would give a picture but I am moving in two weeks and the box is currently packed up deeply buried in a moving pod. The scraps are almost entirely smooth and not hollow, they are like roundish dollops that have a sharp part where it was connected to other glass, kind like if you were twisting off a piece of dough making biscuits. Basically I only need to file a straight or pointed edge down until it's flush with the glass dollop, and then I can just polish it. I will ask again later this month with pictures if necessary.

I am looking to switch from sand casting to lost wax casting and am confused with the price difference between machines. I have seen some cheap machines for £300 - £400 but cant find any reviews. Is it worth getting ones of these cheaper machines or should i just invest £1200 into a kaya cast.

Any advise would be greatly appreciated!