Making Cone Patterns for Metalwork with Adobe Illustrator
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 ...
Category: Metal Art and Jewelry
Lindstrom Cutters Review
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...
Making a Cabochon for a Custom Bezel
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...
Returning to the Studio
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...
Metal Forming Workshop with Andrea Kennington
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...
Schmuckmuseum, Part Three
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....
Schmuckmuseum, Part Two
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 ...
A trip to the Schmuckmuseum
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...