by Susan Day | Jun 8, 2016 | Jewery Technique, Silver Smithing
Silver is a soft metal and looks beautiful when it is hammered. The process of hammering the metal is not difficult, but it takes a skilled artisan to refine it to the point where it can bring out the best in, not only the silver itself, but in the stones in the...
by Angela Blessing | Mar 24, 2016 | Artists on Art, Jewelry, Jewery Technique, Silver Smithing
Wondering how to best protect and maintain a custom finish on your unique one-of-a-kind silver jewelry piece? Maybe you have something old that has gotten dark and tarnished and has lost that original luster and shine that it once had. Silver is a gorgeous precious...
by Angela Blessing | Mar 8, 2016 | Artists on Art, Creative, Jewelry, Jewery Technique, Native American Culture, Silver Smithing, Travel
Nowadays, most people interested in jewelry making enroll in a class at the local community college. I know that in a classroom setting, you typically have the opportunity to get exposed to a variety of different jewelry making techniques, which might be good for...
by Angela Blessing | Sep 24, 2015 | Artists on Art, Gemstones, Gold, Jewelry, Jewery Technique, Native American Culture, news, Power Animals, Silver Smithing, Tribal
The Navajo people are known for several exquiste art forms, such as their weaving and pottery, but their crafting of one-of-a-kind jewelry works in silver, turquoise, coral, and other semi-precious stones stands out as a particularly unique contribution amongst...
