Silversmithing tutorials

Helpful advice on making your own gemstone settings compared to buying pre-made gemstone settings.

In this guide I'm going to list the basic tools and materials you'll need to just get started with silversmithing. Since I started jewelry making using silver and joined the metalsmithing Facebook groups I've done my fair share of asking what tools others use and scouring the internet comparing tool

Soldering sterling silver is one of the fundamental skills that every jeweler should have. However, starting up at home can be a little intimidating so we've put together this guide so you can feel confident. It includes the tools and supplies you need, as well as important info about different types of solder.

In this guide I'm going to list the basic tools and materials you'll need to just get started with silversmithing. Since I started jewelry making using silver and joined the metalsmithing Facebook groups I've done my fair share of asking what tools others use and scouring the internet comparing tools and prices. I'm going to share only what I've found to be popular within the community or use myself.

by Patti Vanderbloemen Recently, Carol did an awesome post on recycling some of her silver scrap into silver sheet (that post is right he...

Follow our step by step tutorial on how to create a bezel setting for a free form gemstones to create a ring, with beaded wire.

Barbara from Silver Pickle shows you how to make your own spinner ring! Follow the steps and get all the supplies you need online

Jessica Hickman-Woolcott on Instagram: "Snippets from our latest bangle making tutorial #bangles #howtomakejewelry #jewelrytutorial #dowhatyoulove #enjoytheprocess #silversmithing"

Master the basics of silversmithing with this guide. Learn about beginner silversmithing tools you need to get started in this new hobby. Learn essential crafting tools for novices, and get started on your silversmithing journey making silver jewelry.

Robert Lopez on Instagram: "Texture Time!!! Quick demo of fused silver filings on a sheet of Argentium Silver Sheet. This will be the base for a cuff I’m working on. Most people use saw filings that they catch and save but I don’t saw that much, soooooo I found this key duplicator that I use to make a fat pile of silver filings in minutes. #metalsmith #silversmith #handmadejewelry #artisanjewelry #instajewelry #fusedsilver #argentium #silvercuff #contemporaryjewelry #metalsmithing…

Silversmithing With Impression Dies (Advanced): Hey guys, this is a very long instructable lol. I wanted to just give an overview of these kinds of dies, but then I got carried away. If you just want to see how it works, skip to the middle, because the first steps are about the history/the dies, …

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Last week I wrote a supplies guide leading up to this basic silversmithing tutorial ‘How To Make A Silver Ring Band.’ In my opinion, if you’re wanting to get into silversmithing then the easiest thing to learn is how to make a simple ring band. So if you haven’t yet seen that then go check that out first. But, if you already have your supplies then let’s get into the tutorial!

Happy Mother's Day! Every Mother's Day my Mom, Robin, and I do a creative activity together. This year I had the idea to make custom rings at the Gem Studio in Salt Lake City! The Gem Studio is super cool. You book a 3 hour workshop and make a ring from scratch, with sterling silver and the gem (or gems) of your choice! There are different options for bezels, bands, details, gems, and styles. First, we picked out a few gems we liked. Once we got a few in our bowls, we narrowed it down to two…

Sam Holmes - Outdoor Jewellery Creations on Instagram: "Hand making jewellery in the mountains. The first part of two."

Brii on Instagram: "Hope yall enjoy this video that took sooooo long to make 😅 I tried to record most of the process of how I make my handmade sterling silver jewelry... It was a super fun process making these rings and yea I forgot to record some parts, but hey here's a big snippet of it that is very sped up but yall don't want to watch a 12 hr video right haha?!?! Did not enjoy the video editing though 😅, I don't know how some of you are so good at it! Anywhoo thanks for watching! Let me…

Kristina Bobinaite on Instagram: "Hello guys and happy Friday! We have a new jewelry making tutorial! Full video! It’s all about wire wrapping and bending this time 🙌🙌 this ring I would call - simple, delicate and elegant engagement ring 👀 and of course with gorgeous blue topaz set in 💙I hope you will like this one and we go! #jewelrytutorial #rings #bezelsetting #powertools #badassjewelry #silverearrings #metalsmithing #silversmith #turquoisejewelry #handmade #curbchain…