Life of a jewelry artist
When you first start out as a jewelry artist, it can be difficult to build a life where you can make a living […]
Yudokobuki (water casting)
Yudokobuki is a traditioinal Japanese technique for melting and creating metal alloys. It is believed to give […]
【彫金教室でジュエリーメイキングを楽しむ】
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Why does silver go black?
It’s sulfidation! I often hear about oxidation, but silver actually causes a chemical reaction with sulf […]
Let’s start with the basics, and grow from there!
Whether you are a goldsmith, stone setter or designer, the ability to finish wedding and engagement rings is a […]
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 […]
Drawing Jewelry Design
It is important to draw your design on paper before production. Many jewelry artists are often unable to draw […]