Gold in all of its karats (10K,14K,18K,22K, 24K) is and always has been a precious material. Even today, gold is a high commodity. Valued highly all over the world, especially in the world of jewelry. Gold is commonly thought of as being outside of one's budget. Yet many successful artists have found a way to … Continue reading Dreams of Gold
It’s “Juneuary” in Seattle again! June is off to a cloudy and rainy start. Good thing there are so many creative things to be made indoors. They say every cloud has a silver lining, and I can sure see a lot of clouds out the window. What better time to talk about working with silver? … Continue reading Hi-yo, Silver!
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
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