Playing Safe in The Studio

You have only one body so don’t let something that you love doing cause it harm. Protect and cherish it! Most studio safety issues really aren't from an accident with a tool, rather they are little things that accumulate over time that involve your eyes, ears, skin, breathing and muscles. As an artist your eyes … Continue reading Playing Safe in The Studio

Playing Lost and Found with Time

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

Organizing Your Workspace

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

Your Most Important Tool

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