Electroforming has so many cool paths to go down using different components made up of a variety of materials such as plastic, metal, stone, etc. Connecting these different mediums means you will need some type of adhesive whether it be superglue, resin, epoxy, and so forth. The options are truly endless and it can be quite overwhelming to know where to start. We've teamed up with some wonderful and talented electroformers to give you their electroforming tips and tricks for creating awesome jewelry designs. Diane from Diane Anderson Art says: “I use UV resin to adhere my pieces for electrofor ..read more

Embellishments can elevate the look of your jewelry designs! My favorite silver embellishment, though, is the silver sphere (can you tell I’m trying to not use the phrase “silver balls”?). This is probably the easiest thing you make. It literally takes less than a minute to make and only 4 steps! Please excuse the photos, I know they’re not the best, I used my phone rather than my point and shoot camera. Tools: Flush Cutters Round Nose Pliers Solderite Board Dremel VersaTip Butane Torch Jewelers Tweezers Supplies: 16g Round Silver Wire Step 1 | Cut a Piece of Wire I’ve not ..read more

Hey everyone, I hope you had a great weekend. I spent mine researching the ins and outs of the various plating rectifiers you could possibly purchase, on a budget, and I feel I’ve come to a great decision on the best power supply for beginners. Copper electroforming can be very confusing, we just want to make pretty jewelry without becoming chemical scientists. This is why I try my hardest to distill all the information I’ve gathered over the years into something most folks can understand. I’m sure that when you were researching electroforming and figuring out all the supplies and tools you n ..read more

Welcome to the new series all about sharing how others in the electroforming community have created their copper electroforming setup! Today, Susanne from Switzerland who runs The Double Helix Design gives us a guided tour through her copper electroforming jewelry studio to share her cool setup. She also shares where you can purchase some of the equipment if you’re also in Switzerland. Thank you, Susanne, for contributing to the community! We all know how difficult it can be to get your setup in place so I can speak for everyone here that we appreciate your time! *This post contains affiliate ..read more

This tutorial came out of a personal need for some simple, everyday earrings that will spice up my casual outfits and add just a glimmer of sparkle. I was grabbing all my supplies to make them and decided to also grab my camera and document the process to share with you all! This is an intermediate-level tutorial, we are going to be soldering so be sure to check out my complete guide to soldering silver jewelry if you’re not yet educated on this skill. *This post contains affiliate links. I earn a small commission if you purchase any recommended products at no extra cost to you. Affiliate sale ..read more

You may remember a little post from back in the day called ‘Copper Electroforming + What You Need To Get Started’. That post is still my most popular post and so many of you guys have started your copper electroforming journey based on that one post. In that post, I share multiple options for each tool, product, and material, because what works for one person may not work for another. Well, I’ve been doing this for a while now and have come across some best performers that I wouldn’t trade for anything when it comes to electroforming supplies. So I wanted to edit that list way down to the pro ..read more

Happy Friday, you guys! I can’t believe January is almost over! I mean, where did 2019 go? Lately, I’ve rediscovered my passion for jewelry making which I talk about in my IG post (along with why I’ve been half-ass running this blog over the last year). I hope you all feel the shift coming for this blog. I’ve been really inspired to create lately — whether that means creating mini-tutorials or sharing stuff I’ve been seeing around the web, like in today’s post, or even finding new ways to reach out and inspire. *This post is in affiliation with Etsy, which means I may receive a small commiss ..read more

The holidays are here! If you are shopping for the perfect gift for a crafty family member or or yourself, this holiday gift guide for aspiring jewelers has ideas for every budget. Whether it’s copper electroforming, being or silversmithing these are the items on every jeweler’s wish list! I would consider myself an expert on all things jewelry making, so rest assured I’ve included items I personally own, use and absolutely love. Copper Electroforming TekPower Power Supply TekPower has always been a reliable brand for power supplies and they are simple to use for beginners. I always recommende ..read more

I love seeing raw gemstones in prong settings. There’s something about the juxtaposition of raw earth and polished metal that satisfies my soul! Plus, let’s face it, it’s a little more difficult to bezel set raw gems because of their rough shape. I began this project months ago, I was initially just going to make some simple double circle ear jackets. So I made the silver circles and they just sat in my studio. The other day I found them and got re-inspired to step up the initial design. And, I just really wanted to play with some gemstones! This is for an intermediate silversmith, you need t ..read more

When it’s cold outside, the last thing you want to put against your skin is cold metal. And your big chunky scarves and coats are going to hide your pretty, dainty jewelry. So things like statement rings and long mala necklaces are going to be your go-to for layering. It’s also time to start thinking about what to offer in your shop as the perfect Christmas gifts for women (if you sell your jewelry). Here are the top 8 types of jewelry women are wearing in the colder months. 1. Wrap Bracelets Wrap bracelets are easy and fun to make! They’re also a great product to offer your customers for cust ..read more