Hans Meevis
- The Rivet Maker--my latest Makvention. 2018 July 18,This is my latest invention that I made. That's why I lay claim to the word makvention.Anyway, I wish I had thought this out a LOT earlier in my jewelry career.I sell it as a kit for $280 hereOne of the big problem in making rivets is that the commercial rivets that one can buy are very limited in selection and also too large for use in high end jewelry […]Jewelry Making Tutorials
Orchid Jewellers Blogs
- Barbara Seidenath and the Opulence of Glass 2019 January 4,Sifted, wet packed, and fired to perfection. Perhaps it’s the warm heat of the kilns set to 1550 degrees, the melodic sound of Barbara’s voice, or the excitement of students revealing treasures from the kiln that makes being in one of Barbara’s enameling classes such a unique and rewarding experience. An enameling class with Barbara […] […]Metalwerx
- Thank you for an amazing 2018 at Metalwerx! 2019 January 4,As another year at Metalwerx comes to a close, we are once again blown away by the incredibly supportive and creative community that surrounds us at Metalwerx. It is a feeling that can be hard to explain to anyone outside of these four walls lined with tools and metal dust… perhaps it is just the […] […]Metalwerx
- Metalwerx Maker Kelly Bollman: The Woman Behind Stone, Spirit, & Fire 2018 November 30,Every once in while you come across a business that feels so genuine and good that you can’t help but want to support them. Stone, Spirit, & Fire is one of those small businesses. When Metalwerx studiomate Kelly Bollman started Stone Spirit & Fire, she knew she wanted her jewelry business to be ethically sourced, environmentally friendly, […] […]Metalwerx
- Metalwerx Ornamental Peace Project 2018 November 2,Metalwerx is happy to announce another year of the Ornamental Peace Project. In the wake of a national tragedy, we often find ourselves questioning what is “peace” and how do we obtain it, and more importantly how can we maintain it? As community of jewelers and metalsmiths, Metalwerx invites you express these feelings through making. […] […]Metalwerx
- Artist Bio: Sessin Durgham and the Art Nun 2018 September 24,For those who have had the pleasure of meeting Sessin, you are probably familiar with his enthusiasm for forging metal and his knack for storytelling. His stories are boisterous, hilarious, and always have you at the edge of your seat (both in an anticipation, but also because you might fall out of your seat laughing). […] […]Metalwerx
