This article is a guest post from a valued Seattle Findings customer. When I was first getting my studio put together I knew that a rolling mill was a must have for my design style. I was planning to pattern sheet and wire, reduce metal thicknesses, roll wire, and create graduated wire. Having my own … Continue reading Getting Ready to Roll
This is a guest post from a valued member of the Seattle Findings family. Hammers are not a commonly reviewed item - which I really don't understand. Like most metal workers I am a hammer junkie and have a collection of them. I recently added our new goldsmith hammer to my arsenal and it has … Continue reading Goldsmith Hammer Review: You Need One!
Jewelry pliers come in a great variety of shapes and sizes. Each set of pliers has been designed to accomplish a different job. Chain Nose, Flat Nose, Round Nose, Bent nose . . . what's the difference anyway? Well first the basics, there are four main types of pliers, each designed for specific tasks. Chain … Continue reading Jewelry Pliers: What’s the Difference Anyway?
Many people are under the impression that soldering gold filled wire is either very difficult or impossible. After reading the following tips, you'll realize that's simply not true. What You Need to Know About Gold Filled Wire First of all, what is gold filled wire exactly? Basically, it is a layer of solid gold at … Continue reading Soldering Gold Filled Wire? Simple.
Nancy Megan Corwin, Megan to her friends, is an artist in the truest sense of the word. She has worked as a bench jeweler with her own line. She has also taught in Arts centers, colleges and universities for over 30 years. She was an adjunct instructor at Cabrillo College and Monterey Peninsula College in … Continue reading Nancy Megan Corwin on her passion for chasing and repousse.
Gordon K. Uyehara is a freelance artist/designer and writer. He is also an Art Clay Silver Senior Instructor. Born and raised in Hawaii, Gordon received a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Hawaii at Manoa. After working thirteen years in the information technology field, he decided to take some time off for artistic … Continue reading Gordon Uyehara
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
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
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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