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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 ...
By Helen Driggs
February 28, 2022
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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 ...
By Helen Driggs
February 7, 2022
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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 ...
By Helen Driggs
January 24, 2022
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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 ...
By Helen Driggs
January 10, 2022
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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, ...
By Helen Driggs
December 27, 2021
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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 ...
By Helen Driggs
December 13, 2021
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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 ...
By Helen Driggs
December 1, 2021
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Drill Bits: A Fabrication Necessity for Many Tasks

Up until recently, nearly every piece of jewelry I made featured a rivet somewhere. Drilling ...
By Helen Driggs
November 15, 2021

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