Joe and Anat Silvera are metalsmiths and teachers who currently hail from Berkley, California where they run a small school for jewelry making. They also teach around the Bay area and at bead shops and various festivals around the country. They are well known for their hands on teaching style, with a focus on good … Continue reading Soldering, Stone Setting, Lost Wax and More with Anat and Joe Silvera
Its that spooky time of year again! With Halloween just around the corner, we at Seattle Findings wanted to give your haunted-side a jolt of inspiration! With these great ideas you can create jewelry, augment costumes and create tasty treats for Halloween! These fun bat earrings are fun and simple to make! You can cut … Continue reading Spooky Inspirations!
A semi-precious gemstone, Rainbow Fluorite is famous for its beautiful bands of color, often seen side by side creating a stunning striped look. These bands, called zones are most often seen in purple and green. Less commonly seen are yellow, pink, reddish-orange, blue, black, brown or colorless stones. Because of the colors and its beauty, … Continue reading “Home of the Rainbows” Rainbow Fluorite
Interview with Andy Cooperman: A Master Maker" Over a couple cups of coffee, one regular one decaf, I had the pleasure of sitting down to talk with Andy Cooperman. Andy is a metalsmith, writer, teacher and friend who lives in Seattle, WA. His art is stunning both in its design and in its craft. He … Continue reading Interview with Andy Cooperman: A Master Maker
At Seattle Findings we are often asked about the various karats of gold. Here are the answers to our top 5 most frequently asked questions about gold! 1. What is the difference between white gold and yellow gold? The metal composition determines the color of gold. Gold is such a soft metal and so valuable, … Continue reading Top 5: Facts of Gold
Horologist is the trade term for watch and clock makers. It is one of the oldest industries there is. Making timepieces is a great fusion of science and art. Horologists have the same hand-skills, and attention to detail as jewelers. The only difference is that they’re putting really intricate mechanical gears in their piece, that … Continue reading What is a Horologist?
Summer is quickly ending, and the back-to-school season has begun. The first weeks of school are exciting with new networks, and the beginning of new projects. If you find yourself in a creative rut, we have listed several events in town that will surely inspire you and help you get that creative energy going. Here … Continue reading September Events
For many, school is starting, which means that Fall is almost upon us! I've always felt that each school year brings new beginnings and new goals to strive for. Starting this Fall, strive to be greener! One of the most enjoyable ways to start this Earth-loving habit is to practice Upcycling! What IS Upcycling you … Continue reading Upcycle Your Life
Have you ever gotten stuck when designing jewelry? Feel like you have hit a rut with your design techniques and or style? Design freeze happens to everyone! At many points in one's life, career, and year, inspiration is going to run dry. One of the best ways to get your inspiration back in full force … Continue reading Color, Texture & Casting
In the ancient world, many stone were considered as valuable as gold. The deeper you delve into stones, the more lore you can uncover. You will also find contrasting and even conflicting beliefs. There is really no single definitive power, symbolism, or quality for any type of stone. One of the stones that we carry … Continue reading The Myth and Lore of Seattle Findings Stones – Part I
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