How to become a silversmith

Silversmithing With Impression Dies (Advanced): Hey guys, this is a very long instructable lol. I wanted to just give an overview of these kinds of dies, but then I got carried away. If you just want to see how it works, skip to the middle, because the first steps are about the history/the dies...

In this guide I'm going to list the basic tools and materials you'll need to just get started with silversmithing. Since I started jewelry making using silver and joined the metalsmithing Facebook groups I've done my fair share of asking what tools others use and scouring the internet comparing tool

Guide to starting a career as a silversmith, equipment required for the job, education paths, average salary, and more.

Follow our step by step tutorial on how to create a bezel setting for a free form gemstones to create a ring, with beaded wire.

Basic Silversmithing: What You Need To Get Started - Maker Monologues - Jewelers torch - Soldering board - Ring mandrel - Rawhide mallet - Ball pien hammer - Half round file - Flat metal file - Copper tongs - Pickle pot - Flush cutters - Round nose pliers - Parallel jaw pliers - Needle nose pliers - Flux - Solder - Silver wire and sheet - Bezel wire - Third hand - Cross-locking tweezers - Rotary tool with flex shaft - Polishing compound

Guide To Starting Metalsmithing (as your side-hustle)

Barbara from Silverpickle Jewellery shares with you a metalsmithing tutorial on how to make a simple spinning ring, which you can easily customise with gemstones and different metals. This is the perfect project for a beginner - including basic metalsmithing skills, including soldering and forging!

Diy silversmith gemstone crystal rings from scratch at home craft activity

Brii on Instagram: "Hope yall enjoy this video that took sooooo long to make 😅 I tried to record most of the process of how I make my handmade sterling silver jewelry... It was a super fun process making these rings and yea I forgot to record some parts, but hey here's a big snippet of it that is very sped up but yall don't want to watch a 12 hr video right haha?!?! Did not enjoy the video editing though 😅, I don't know how some of you are so good at it! Anywhoo thanks for watching! Let me…

Dive into the enchanting world of silversmithing with our concise exploration of its rich history. From ancient civilizations to modern artistry, uncover the secrets of this timeless craft and the brilliance that has shaped silver into more than just metal—it's an art form. Discover the evolution of techniques, cultural influences, and the enduring allure of silver as we unravel the story behind every finely crafted piece. #Silversmithing #History #Craftmanship #WorkingTheFlame #Silversmith

Stephanie | Ocean Inspired Jewelry | SILVERSMITH | EDUCATOR on Instagram: "How to use a miter jig Comment JIG and I’ll send you the l!nk to get one of your own 🤍✨🤍well worth the investment- don’t even hesitate. If you don’t have one, you need one. And I don’t say that lightly Don’t forget- The Everyday Ring Course is in launch week! Use code RING at checkout to save 50 on your enrollment And use code SOLDERING at checkout to save 60 on intro to soldering Ends 5/17…

Guide to starting a career as a goldsmith, equipment required for the job, education paths, average salary, and more.

Kelly Twigg | Artisan Jewellery on Instagram: "How it’s made! ⚒️ One of my silver ring-keeper pendants… Jewellery that’s functional as well as pretty! This pendant doubles up as a fidget necklace, creating a lovely shiny piece of jewellery that you can fiddle with to keep your hands busy AND use to temporarily hold on to a ring or two. Perfect if you need them off your fingers but don’t want to put them in your pocket… This is a (very sped up) version of how I make them. The process is…

Annealing silver is one of the skills you really must learn as a silversmith. In this guide you'll learn how to anneal silver and when you

metalsmithsociety on Instagram: Here is a tip from @hghjewelryinstitute - “I use potato for fixing the prongs and soldering them, it makes supporting the prong setting…

Mariia Durova on Instagram: "Story about one website order ♥️ @oriworkshop Usually there is a wide selection of sizes available on the website, which means I have enough stones to create a ring specifically for you. P.S I have 2 aquamarine stones for ring like that 😉 #jewelrydesigner #handcrafted #handmade #silversmith #soldering #etsymetalteam #workshops #processvideo"

Kristina Bobinaite on Instagram: "Hello guys and happy Friday! We have a new jewelry making tutorial! Full video! It’s all about wire wrapping and bending this time 🙌🙌 this ring I would call - simple, delicate and elegant engagement ring 👀 and of course with gorgeous blue topaz set in 💙I hope you will like this one and we go! #jewelrytutorial #rings #bezelsetting #powertools #badassjewelry #silverearrings #metalsmithing #silversmith #turquoisejewelry #handmade #curbchain…