Jeweler Spotlight: Nicholas Potash
Nicholas Potash, founder of NPotash, is a designer, fine jeweler, and metalsmith who takes fine jewelry to the next level. His designs ...
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Jewelry Adaptor Attachments to Help You Save Time
Versatility for Micromotors and Rotary Tools It’s always a good idea to have a plan ...
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Jeweler Spotlight: Megan Rugani
Jeweler and designer Megan Rugani founded Maiden Voyage in 2014 as an “ever evolving collection ...
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Lapidary Polishing for Beginners: An Introduction to Diamond Compounds
Because lapidary is its own art requiring its own skills and tools, many jewelers outsource ...
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Professionally Finished Surfaces Can Step Your Work Up a Notch
When most jewelry makers start out in the craft, professional results and finishes are often ...
Trick Out Your Jeweler’s Saw: An Old-School Tool Can Do Double Duty
Out of all my hand tools, my jeweler’s saw is the one I have owned the longest and love the most. Sawing ...
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The Goldsmith’s Hammer: An Essential Bench Tool for Every Jewelry Maker
In addition to a good-quality chasing hammer, every jeweler’s bench should be equipped with yet ...
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Abrasive Cords and Tapes: “Old School” Tools that Changed My Life
When I first discovered Mitchell’s Abrasive Cords and Tapes (1020999) from the Gesswein Tool Catalog, ...
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Abrasive Papers: Smooth Jewelry Surfaces for Maximum Wearability
In my Intro to Jewelry and Metals course more than two decades ago, the first ...
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Hand Files: When Your Jewelry Deserves a Fine Finish
Early on in my jewelry making career, I primarily wanted to visualize an idea and ...
