Search Blogs
Search Results For 'metalsmithing' (85)
Fashion - Sustainably Beautiful Jewels
Ecosalon.com | July 23rd 2008 by Mike Sowden
When it comes to jewelry, chunky statement pieces are more my style, but I do admire the understated beauty of a simple necklace, bracelet, or ring. If you prefer your accessories uncomplicated (and eco-friendy, of course!), Jennifer Dawes is your wo read more
Beautiful, Artful Men's Wedding Bands-Mokume Gane
Cool info about Titanium Rings | July 21st 2008 by Catherine
Mokume gane is an ancient Japanese metalsmithing art, used originally in the production of samurai swords. it literally means “wood grain metal”. In this process there are alternating layers of contrasting metal, (usually a minimum of 10 – 20 l read more
FEATURED ETSY SHOP - ORIGINALS BY LAUREN
DZFANTASY | July 15th 2008 by Donna Ziegler
Introducing Lauren's Etsy shop....ORIGINALS BY LAUREN. Here you will find fabric creations ranging from colorful, fun aprons, potholders, bags, bibs, and one-of-a-kind metal jewelry. Be sure to check out the items Lauren has to offer. Below you will read more
Some Web Sites I Like
Ornamento | July 10th 2008 by Martha Aleo
For interesting takes on Metalsmithing and Metal Jewelry, check out the work of David Paul Bacharach, Barbara Briggs and Connie Fox’s wonderful site, Jatayu To learn to make just about anything, check out Instructables and the Ready Made M read more
Hovey Lee Jewelry
The Jewelry Weblog | July 7th 2008
Jewelry Designer and Metalsmith Hovey Lee grew up in Hong Kong, and moved to the United States in 1991. For ten years, she and her husband lived and worked in New York City. In 2001, she moved to the San Francisco Bay Area, and opened her jewelry stu read more
Susan Marie Designs Jewelry
The Jewelry Weblog | July 4th 2008
Fine Jewelry Designer and Goldsmith The timeless elegance of the finest handcrafted gold, precious gemstone and pearl jewelry awaits you at Susan Marie Phipps' website. A professional goldsmith for twenty-four years, Susan is also a GIA graduate read more
Lillstreet Art Center Wins Readers Choice Award!
All Things Metal Clay | June 29th 2008 by Elaine
by Elaine Luther The readers of the Chicago Reader weekly newspaper have chosen Lillstreet Art Center, where I’ve taught for years, as the place to go for “Best Art Classes for Amateurs.” Congrats to Lillstreet! Check out their c read more
Free Tutorials and Videos: Metalsmithing
All Things Metal Clay | June 29th 2008 by Elaine
Metalsmithing A ton of tutorials by Hans Meevis. Courtney Gray on lost wax casting. Liver of Sulphur by Holly Gage. Jewelry Televison by Bench Media Some are free, subscribe to see everything. Lots of free videos, as well as projects tutorials at Ar read more
Arts courses will be offered as planned for the fall semester
Great Literary Works | June 29th 2008 by farhan
University of Iowa News ReleaseThe University of Iowa will be back in business in the fall, and that will include the departments most affected by the flooding: the School of Music, Theater Department and School of Art and Art History, all of which a read more
Sarah Mann Jewelry
The Jewelry Weblog | June 24th 2008
Jewelry Designer and Metalsmith Sarah Mann is fascinated by the creative and technical challenges of transforming sterling silver into objects of adornment. She is proud to carry on a family tradition in the crafts, and pleased that this enables her read more
Nancy Goodenough Jewelry
The Jewelry Weblog | June 19th 2008
Glass Artist and Jewelry Designer Nancy Goodenough's trademark Dichroic Glass FireStones combine luminous color and otherworldly texture. The artist marries the ancient glass-forming technique of pate de verre with an innovative process that she read more
Lonna Keller Jewelry
The Jewelry Weblog | June 17th 2008
Lonna Keller, a metalsmith and jewelry artist, focuses on wearable art forms. Her work has been highlighted in Metalsmith magazine, Iowa Alumni magazine, and Art Jewelry Today, focuses on enhancing the feminine form through work that is elegant, vers read more
IACA names Top Native American artists -2008
Tribal Artery | June 12th 2008 by William Waites
The Indian Arts and Crafts Association (IACA) has named the top artists at its April Market.Artist of the Year went to Mary Lou Big Day from the Crow nation of Montana. Her award-winning work was a beaded and painted doll entitled "Crow Traveling Med read more
ETSY Favorite
Rebecca's Annex | June 11th 2008 by RG Creations
I have been trying to learn everything I can from books and online and classes about metalsmithing - very sponge-like:o) Recently, I've been interested in enamelling and came across Tina Rice's lovely Etsy shop. Bright colours and simple design are w read more
Stellar Etsy Shops....PalleikoDesigns
Amanda K Lockrow Jewelry | June 10th 2008 by Amanda K Lockrow Jewelry
Silver and Turquoise Spiral Neck Piece by HPD.I have seen this piece in person and it is absolutely gorgeous along with all of her other work. She has two main series she creates pieces for The Vine Series and The Spiral Series. Her work is in boutiq read more
Isabelle Posillico Jewelry
The Jewelry Weblog | June 10th 2008
Jewelry Designer and Metalsmith Isabelle Posillico was born just outside of Copenhagen, Denmark. She grew up in Idaho, and moved to Long Beach, California, in 1984 to study Architectural Interior Design. After having a successful career in that field read more
Stephani Briggs Fine Jewelry
The Jewelry Weblog | June 9th 2008
Jewelry Designer and Goldsmith Based in Portland, Maine, Stephani Briggs makes contemporary jewelry in high karat gold. Most of her pieces are handcrafted using traditional techniques, and often incorporate unique gemstones from around the world. She read more
Beginning Metalsmithing
Etsian Blogs | June 6th 2008 by amanda
I recently started taking a metalsmithing class at the Cultural Arts Center in Columbus. It has been a great learning experience since I've often wanted to be able to create my own metal components for my earrings, and I never... read more
Round Designs Jewelry
Platinum Blonde Life | June 2nd 2008
Lila Rice Marshall is a native east coast girl who took her passion for unique handmade jewelry to the West coast where after graduating she fell in love with metalsmithing which in turn led to the birth of Round Designs Jewelry in 2001. Lila's desig read more
Still sewing but back to metalsmithing jewelry for now...
Livvy Lu Design | May 28th 2008 by Livvy Lu
Hi guys, I guess you've noticed that my blog has turned back into mainly a jewelry designer's tone. I am still sewing, I love to sew but I've really been delving deep into metal work lately. It's just fascinating! It's so much fun to create a totally read more
Jewelry With Purpose: DeAnna Cochran Jewelry
Jewelry PR | May 9th 2008 by Shannon Nelson
DeAnna Cochran hadn't always had a career in creating fine jewelry. While she held a degree in Metalsmithing, she had focused her career on computer software resell and traveled extensively around the globe. It was after she had her son Jackson 4 read more
Zoe Chicco Jewelry Designer
The Jewelry Weblog | May 6th 2008
Zoe is a trained goldsmith and describes her work as being inspired by friends, who are dynamic and fashion forward women, and who know how to mix and match styles, colors, textures, and trends to create a unique look. Zoe's jewelry can be worn e read more
Metalsmithing Tip Of The Day - Soldering
Filed Fingers | May 2nd 2008 by Nicole Isaacs
Just a friendly bit of advice here; When soldering, ALWAYS use insulated tweezers, because even if the piece you are holding isn't hot, when you touch it to a piece that IS, you still get burned! Thank you, the end.-Nicole :) read more
Tutorial: How to Etch Copper
Copperheart | April 21st 2008 by copperheart
Etching metal is one of my favorite metalsmithing techniques- it's a great way to create a surface pattern or image in metal.If you want to give etching a try, I would recommend starting with copper. Copper is easy to work with and inexpensive, and c read more
Gettin' Wiggy With It!
Staci Rose Designs | April 21st 2008 by Staci Rose Designs
I love wiggy, squiggly, spirally round shapes, too! Which is why I enjoyed Judy's Etsy Treasury; I especially appreciated that she included one of my Signature Swirl Polymer Clay Pendants! You can view until Wednesday, April 23 by clicking the im read more
Featured Artist ♥ June Shin ♥
Random Musings About Art and Life | April 18th 2008 by DancingMooney
Meet JuneShin... Another beautiful jewelry artist on Etsy.com. By day, June is an IT professional, but in her spare time she both knits and makes jewelry as an outlet for her creative side. June recently relocated to Atlanta, GA; But before she read more
Best beading books and jewelry making books
Unique Handcrafted Jewelry Blog | April 6th 2008 by Cecilia Echeverri
Beading books and jewelry making books reviewed critically. See many more references to improve your metalsmithing skills. Check out the Top 3 jewelry making books you ought to have in your studio. read more
Modern Metal Masterpieces!
Strain's Asylum | April 4th 2008 by SilverShadow Styles for StrainAsylum
Having decided as a child that she would be an artist, Danielle Miller took metal as her medium of choice after discovering her passion for metals in high school. Her passion for the material led her to study metalsmithing/jewelry at Tyler School of read more
Meet Etsy Jewelry Artist: anajune
Dharma Designs | March 30th 2008 by Wendy Baylis
Ana June possesses a myriad of talents: metalsmith, jewelry artist, and photographer just to name a few. Aside from Etsy she also manages to juggles several jobs: Art Director for a newspaper in her hometown of Santa Fe, NM, and graphic design teache read more
Changes
Whimsical Jewelry and Ramblings | March 28th 2008 by whimsicalpam
I have lived a life full of changes, some brought on by me and others brought on by fate. It seems that just when I think that I'm comfortable with something, that's when the change comes. Maybe it's God's way of keeping me on my toes or maybe he j read more