Techniques & Tutorials

May 2, 2026

DIY Resin Jewelry: Create Beautiful Pieces

I still remember my first attempt at making resin jewelry. I was in my kitchen, armed with a YouTube tutorial and a cheap starter kit I'd found on cle

May 2, 2026

Gold-Fill Ring Making for Beginners

I made my first hammered ring sitting cross-legged on my living room floor with a pair of flush cutters I'd bought at a hardware store. It was ugly — ...

May 2, 2026

7 Best Jewelry Design Software in 2024

Transform your hand-drawn jewelry designs into reality with our comprehensive software guide for beginners.

May 2, 2026

Jewelry Soldering for Beginners

The first time I tried to solder a simple silver ring, I melted through the entire piece. My silver turned into a blob, my solder flowed everywhere ex...

May 2, 2026

How to Make Beaded Bracelets That Actually Last

Everything about making beaded bracelets that are comfortable, durable, and beautiful — from choosing materials to finishing techniques.

May 2, 2026

Cold Connection Jewelry: Wire Wrapping Without

Rivets, tabs, and mechanical joins that hold metal together without heat — no torch, no flux, just simple tools and patience.

May 2, 2026

Forging Basics: Meaning & Uses

Start forging with just a hammer, some metal, and a hard surface. Learn texturing, shaping, and forming metal into jewelry.

May 1, 2026

Free vs Paid Jewelry CAD: 9 Programs Compared

Complete guide to jewelry design software for every budget. Covers free options (Inkscape, Blender, Tinkercad), mid-range (JewelCAD), and professional tools...

May 1, 2026

Metal Forging Basics for Jewelry Making

Learn to forge metal into jewelry with just a hammer and bench block. Covers tools, materials, texturing, dishing, riveting, bending, and your first hammered...

May 1, 2026

Cold Connection Jewelry Techniques

A complete guide to cold connection jewelry making. Learn tube rivets, wire rivets, and tab connections — join metal, leather, and stone without heat, torch,...

May 1, 2026

How to Make Beaded Bracelets That Last

The first beaded bracelet I ever made was on a rainy afternoon with a pack of seed beads from a craft store and some elastic cord.. It took me an hour to.

May 1, 2026

Wire Wrapping Stones for Beginners

A complete beginner's guide to wire wrapping stones. Learn about wire types, tools, choosing stones, essential techniques, and step-by-step instructions for...