Angely Martinez: Jeweler Spotlight
Angely Martinez is a gifted award-winning jewelry designer hailing from the Dominican Republic and currently ...
Shine Bright: Navigating Polishing Compounds and Rotary Accessories
Step-up your polishing game with this Luxor Flexshaft Finishing Kit designed by the talented metalsmith, ...
Gesswein and Halstead: Two Family Owned Businesses Collaborate
We have joined forces with Halstead to ignite your creativity! We are both family-owned and ...
Jewelry Adaptor Attachments to Help You Save Time
Versatility for Micromotors and Rotary Tools It’s always a good idea to have a plan ...
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 ...
