Playing Lost and Found with Time Time is the one thing that we don’t carry at Seattle Findings, and how I wish we did. Working full time, commuting, family responsibilities, all the necessaries in my life take time. Time I would often rather use to create. Finding time is possible; if you love it create … Continue reading Playing Lost and Found with Time
My name is Lani Dearmin and I'm excited to be a part of the new blog team here at Seattle Findings! I am a student of metalsmithing and jewelry making, having taken classes in North Seattle Community College's jewelry design program and workshops at Danaca Design. I continue to take classes whenever I can. I … Continue reading About the Bloggers!
Keeping all your tools and supplies organized at your bench or workspace can be a challenge. All those drill bits, burs, hammers, saw blades, bits of sheet metal, wire, beads, and stones! I spoke to professional organizer Linda Deppa for some tips on keeping it all under control. Give these ideas a try and see … Continue reading Organizing Your Workspace
One of the most important tools a metalsmith, jeweler, student or hobbyist can store in their tool box is organization! Without having your priorities, budgets and timelines laid out, you may run into more snags and miss opportunities had you been a tad more organized. Everyone thinks differently, so everyone organizes differently too! I am … Continue reading Your Most Important Tool
I am always looking for jewelry design inspiration, how about you? Do you try to come up with ideas for creating unique jewelry designs, thinking "out of the box"? One thing that I have learned is that inspiration is EVERYWHERE! It is as easy as learning to open your eyes and really see what is … Continue reading Learning to SEE; Designing More Creative Jewelry
Liver of sulfur can be a tricky material to work with, it's never quite the same twice, yet every metalsmith swears by it. So, what's the secret to this smelly gel and crumbling rock? The secret lies in the application. The first step in working with any type of liver of sulfur is to clean … Continue reading Best Black Patina
The first time I walked into Seattle Findings Jewelry Supplies & Tools, I was a jewelry student in need of a few basic supplies. I remember looking around the store, feeling both curious and overwhelmed by the variety of supplies and tools of mysterious function. As a student, everything was new and exciting. I looked … Continue reading Students Welcome
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