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Making Cone Patterns for Metalwork with Adobe Illustrator

Posted on March 28, 2022 by Michele

Cones are the basis for several types of stone settings and are also useful for other jewelry making, and recent updates to Illustrator make this shape a piece ...

Metal Art and Jewelry/Metalworking Techniques

Lindstrom Cutters Review

Posted on April 26, 2021 by Michele

Recently I’ve been making a lot of Viking knit chains. Its the perfect thing for me to do in the evenings, when I’m ready to relax and watch some TV...

Metal Art and Jewelry

Making a Cabochon for a Custom Bezel

Posted on March 14, 2021 by Michele

Usually, you start with a stone, and make a bezel to fit it. But in this case, I made a bezel to fit an odd-shaped cabochon, and the stone broke while I was set...

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Returning to the Studio

Posted on January 19, 2021 by Michele

It has been about 4 years since I have made any work for sale. I have made a few gifts, and spent time organizing and cleaning, but I have not dedicated time to...

Life/Metal Art and Jewelry/Metalworking Techniques

Metal Forming Workshop with Andrea Kennington

Posted on January 17, 2020 by Michele

In August of 2018 I took a workshop with Andrea Kennington of NC Black to learn about her forming techniques for botanical and insect forms. (The Plantae and Ar...

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Schmuckmuseum, Part Three

Posted on January 15, 2020 by Michele

The contemporary jewelry display at the Scmuckmuseum was the smallest of the exhibits. Despite the small number of pieces in the collection, it was my favorite....

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Schmuckmuseum, Part Two

Posted on January 14, 2020 by Michele

The majority of the historical collection is kept in two rooms lined with cases along all walls and more cases in the center of the room. The amount of work is ...

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A trip to the Schmuckmuseum

Posted on January 14, 2020 by Michele

Pforzheim is a town in the Baden-Württemberg state in Southern Germany. It has long been a capital of jewelry making and goldsmithing within the region, and use...

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