Yudokobuki (water casting)
Yudokobuki is a traditioinal Japanese technique for melting and creating metal alloys. It is believed to give […]
Why does silver go black?
It’s sulfidation! I often hear about oxidation, but silver actually causes a chemical reaction with sulf […]
Hidden gems 💎
The finest products are made with attention to detail. Needless to say, so is jewelry. Have you ever looked at […]
Platinum ✨
Platinum is a commonly used material for wedding rings. It has a whiter color than white gold, which is why ma […]
Detailed wax work
Here is an example of a different kind of accessory, made by a student. This work was made in wax, and […]
Okachimachi, jewelry district
This Wednesday the studio staff visited Okachimachi. It was my first time to visit this very well-known jewelr […]
Let’s make a file bag
Here’s a tip from a Blue Dove student! Making your own file bag. This one is made from an old tote bag. […]
Thick but elegant ring production process
Today we will introduce a different type of ring design and production method. This is a ring with considerabl […]
Nunome inlay (zōgan)
From time to time, the comfortable hammering sound of inlaying is echoing in the atelier. Nunome inlay (zōgan) […]
International students welcome!
With Japan just recently opening up their borders to both students and tourists, we at Blue Dove are excited t […]
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2023ウサギのように飛躍！
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