Golden Rune Journal
Hard, Medium, Easy Silver Solder: When to Use Each in Silversmithing
A Beginner's Guide to Silver Solder Grades | The Silversmith Collective If there's one thing I've learned throughout my silversmithing journey, it's that sometimes the smallest adjustments to your process...
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Making My Largest Ring Yet: The Challenges of a Size 18 Sterling Silver Ring
Every once in a while, a piece comes across my bench that pushes me outside my normal routine. This one definitely did. At a size 18, this is officially the...
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The Complete Beginner’s Guide to Silversmithing Tools & Supplies
One of the most overwhelming parts of starting silversmithing is figuring out what you actually need. There are so many tools available that it can feel like you need an...
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How to Tell If Turquoise Is Real: Natural, Stabilized & Fake Turquoise Explained
Wondering how to tell if turquoise is real? Learn the difference between natural, stabilized, reconstituted and imitation turquoise, plus what to ask before buying turquoise jewelry.
What I’ve Learned Since Becoming a Silversmith
When I first started learning silversmithing, I thought the hardest part would be figuring out how to make jewelry. I was wrong. The hardest part has been learning patience. Patience...
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Albuquerque, Family Time & a New Friend Named Alberto
Sometimes a trip is less about where you go and more about who you get to be with while you’re there. Our trip to Albuquerque was definitely one of those...
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