In this post I write about a way of using tubes as pendant bail. Tubes can be very handy for making jewellery and accessories. Tubes can be used to set stones, making pin backs for brooches and also pendant bails. You can solder them on the back or at top of pendant. In this video […]
Tips for choosing the right earrings for you
I want to write about the tips for choosing the right earrings for you. When you want to choose the earrings, it is good to know what style suits you the best. Even though, the first and foremost factor in choosing a pair of earrings is to like them! Face shape The shape of your […]
Metal stamping
Metal stamping can add to your jewelry design options. Stamps are being made from stainless steel and hardened. They come in various shapes and sizes and you can use them on any metal. What you need for stamping is your metal blank, stamp, stainless steel block or any hard surface and brass mallet or hammer. […]
Making No-solder earring posts
In this post, I want to explain how I am making no-solder earring posts. Soldering earrings posts is the usual way to make studs. However, I think there are designs that we can use no-solder posts. In this method, I ball up the end of two pieces of wires to make the posts (explained in […]
Copper in art
Structure and properties Copper is one of the first metals used by human as it can be found in a usable metallic form in nature. It has a high thermal and electrical conductivity and that is why it has many applications in various industries. Copper, along with silver and gold are in group 11 of the […]
Making a change in a pair of enamel earrings
This whole post is about an improvement in already-made enamel earrings. In this post, I have explained about the process of making these kite earrings. I have made these kite earrings during evening when it was dark and did not notice that faint yellowing around silver wires. Actually, I was very happy that this pink […]
Project: Kites earrings
This post is about my project to make kite earrings. I have made these earrings due to my interest in kites. They are symbol of childhood and freedom for me. Hence, I have decided to write about this project and the making process. I have made some of kites in silver and some in copper […]
How to make metal granules and ball up the end of wires
Metal granules are very common decorative elements in designing jewelry. You can solder them on any kind of metal jewelry like this piece of mine or fuse them on vitreous enamel. Granulation is an ancient technique that fuses granules on a metal base. On the flat jewelry designs, they will give a bit of dimension […]
What is vitreous enamel? What is the process of enamelling?
Enamelling is basically the art of fusing glass particles (vitreous enamel grains) on metal under high temperature. Enamellists usually use silver, gold, copper and low carbon steel for enamelling, among others. Enamelling is an art that is like a miracle! We are applying some powders over metal that after exposing the piece to high temperature […]
Texturing metal using few common household items
If you are making jewelry as a hobby, or explore new ways of texturing metal, start thinking about some items you have already at home. I have recorded a video about texturing metal using some of these items and tools. I have used stainless steel wire mesh, screws, screwdrivers and stainless steel wire to texture […]