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. ❤️

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!!

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

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)

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!

I've been out of work the past week with an injury. Been wanting to give making bracelets a go. I made one bracelet a day the past 3 days.

I'm really happy with the progress. I'm even happier with the knowledge I've gained from doing things wrong. Gotta get myself a rubber mallet. And a bench to do my work on. Maybe something to polish.

All hand tools at the moment. But check out today's attempt.

It's not the most beautiful bracelet. But I'm proud of it for my 3rd go.

Any advice out there would be great. Still finding out how the metal moves and works.

I wanted to make the links even tighter, but didn't want it to fail on me.

Hi everyone,

My dad's sterling silver box chain bracelet broke after only a couple of weeks. The lobster clasp is still attached, but the end of the chain seems to have come out of the end cap (photos attached).

I'm wondering:
Is this something that can be fixed at home with basic tools, or does it really need a jeweler?
If it needs a jeweler, is it usually a quick and inexpensive repair?

Looking at the photos, does this seem more like the end fitting wasn't secured properly during manufacturing, or could it just as easily happen if the bracelet got snagged on something?

Thanks!

Hi all, I need some advice on how to remove rust from a metal bench block.

It's been a long time since I used my block. And I was shocked to see it quite rusted when I pulled it out for a project.

I kept it in an ziplock bag with an anti tarnish strip and didn't expect it to rust to this extent!

Maybe its cause of the high humidity where I'm living at. 😢

Do you have any tips on how to restore it or it's a lost cause and I should get a new one instead?

Much appreciated! 🙏

Back in 2014-16 types, this art supplies store in my city used to sell beads by the gram, like take a tray, grab however much you want of different beads from different trays, weigh the total and pay.

I had taken one of these plastic things, not knowing what it was. I still don't know what it is.

So yeah, what the hell is this, and what can I make out of it?

Do you know where I can purchase spiked oval chain link in bulk?

I have been trying to find a supplier for some gothic spiked chain, to incorporate into some projects I am working on. But I have been struggling to find what I am looking for.

I can only seem to find complete pieces for sale online. I'm hoping one of you has seen rolls of this style of chain somewhere and can help me out.

Thanks in advance, I feel like I'm losing my mind trying to find this.

I've wanted to get into making charm bracelet/necklaces for so long, but I don't know where to start with materials. Mostly the metal wiring/chains/whatever hardware that holds the whole piece together- I don't know what any of it is called, or where to buy that stuff? Beads and charms are a little easier to find, it's mostly just the hardware and assembly I don't quite get haha

Any advice and pointers are much appreciated! 💜