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Where to Get Tools for Making Jewelry
I often get different jewelry making questions. (Feel free to contact me to ask me a question!) Today I got this question: “I’d like to know where I can find jewelry making tools.” Answer: If you’re just getting started making jewelry, first think about the budget you have to spend on tools. What tools you …
Jewelry Making Tool Organization
I never really thought too much about organizing my tools in a way that worked for me. I basically kept them all in a big basket and would grab what I needed out of the basket whenever I was making jewelry. Then I started to accumulate more and more tools. I had old ones that …
ECT TV Episode 17: Wire Workshop
Lately I’ve been getting a lot of questions about using wire in jewelry making. So this episode of ECT TV is all about wire. This is an overview of using wire, so if you still have questions, please feel free to contact me. Wire Workshop Wire Safety #1 Safety Glasses Your eyes are a very …
Hammers for Jewelry Making
Hammers are a tool that I know I didn’t start out using, but slowly added over time. However, hammering is important to harden the wire so that your designs are sturdy. I’ll show you 2 hammers today. Chasing Hammer The chasing hammer has 2 sides. The bigger, wider end and the smaller ball end. You …