Lapidary Polishing for Beginners: An Introduction to Diamond Compounds
Because lapidary is its own art requiring its own skills and tools, many jewelers outsource ...
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 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 ...
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, ...
Abrasive Papers: Smooth Jewelry Surfaces for Maximum Wearability
In my Intro to Jewelry and Metals course more than two decades ago, the first ...
Hand Files: When Your Jewelry Deserves a Fine Finish
Early on in my jewelry making career, I primarily wanted to visualize an idea and ...
Drill Bits: A Fabrication Necessity for Many Tasks
Up until recently, nearly every piece of jewelry I made featured a rivet somewhere. Drilling ...
