Soldering, Stone Setting, Lost Wax and More with Anat and Joe Silvera
Posted by Leah on 11/6/2012 to Students

Joe and Anat Silvera are metalsmiths and teachers who currently hail from Be
Spooky Inspirations!
Posted by Amelia Upton on 10/24/2012 to Students
Ghost Earrings
 
 
Its that spooky time of year again! With Halloween just around the corner, we at Seattle Findi
Interview with Andy Cooperman: A Master Maker
Posted by Leah Alden Jaswal on 10/4/2012 to Students

Since 1984, Andy Cooperman metalsmith, writer and teacher has lived and worked in Seattle where he makes jewelry and small

Top 5: Facts of Gold
Posted by Amelia Upton on 9/26/2012 to Students
Gold Jewelry AssortmentAt Seattle Findings we are often asked about the various karats of gold. Here are the answers to our top 5 most fre
Upcycle Your Life
Posted by Amelia Upton on 9/12/2012 to Students
Upcycled Jewelry ImagesFor many, school is starting, which means that Fall is almost upon us! I've always felt that each school year brings ne
Building Facèré
Posted by Amelia Upton on 8/31/2012 to Students
September Logo

We were thrilled to interview the talented owner of the acclaimed
Color, Texture & Casting
Posted by Amelia Upton on 8/29/2012 to Students
Color, Texture & CastingHave you ever gotten stuck when designing jewelry? Feel like
The Myth and Lore of Seattle Findings Stones - Part I
Posted by Leah Alden Jaswal on 8/24/2012 to Students
 
Labradorite OrbIn the ancient world, many stone were considered as valuable as gold. The deeper you delve into stones,
Gem Show Prep
Posted by Ana on 8/21/2012 to Students
International Gem ShowThe International Gem and Jewelry Show is this weekend, August 24-26 are you prepared to make your visit there a netwo
The Magic of PMC
Posted by Amelia Upton on 8/14/2012 to Students
PMC3Are you looking for something more to add to your work and your repertoire of skills? You may want to give Precious Metal Clay (PMC) a whirl! Precious Metal Cla
More than Metal: Interview with Tim McCreight (Part II)
Posted by Amelia Upton on 8/1/2012 to Students
Student Edition by TimThis blog is the 2nd Half of our exclusive interview with the famed and talented metalsmith and teacher, Tim McCreight!
Wax On - Wax Off!
Posted by Amelia Upton on 7/31/2012 to Students

Wax Carving KitAt Seattle Findings, we get a great deal of customers who are self-taught. Some techniques are not as easily learned on one's own, and so

The 4 C's & CZs
Posted by Amelia Upton on 7/24/2012 to Students
Assorted CZsWedding season is in mid-swing. In honor of this festive season of diamonds, we gathered some key concepts  on diamonds &a
A Career of Discovery
Posted by Richard Paille on 7/20/2012 to Students
Opal NecklaceThe jewelry business has been my profession for over 40 years. It's been a career full of “new” with adventures, discoveries, interesting
Exploring New Media!
Posted by Amelia Upton on 7/17/2012 to Students
Found Object PiecesNew Media. Contemporary Media. Mixed Media. What all these and many more terms are trying to describe, is
Put the WOW in your Jewelry Photos
Posted by Leah Alden Jaswal on 7/13/2012 to Hobbyist
Now your jewelry is done, and it looks great! So you take a quick picture, post it and your jewelry will sell itself…..right?
 
Click Read More below to learn how the "Wow!" can get into your photos!
 
Marketing: YOU!!
Posted by Amelia Upton on 7/11/2012 to Students

Sample Business CardThe number one best way to market your business is to have a memorable business card! You never know when or why you will meet y

Presenting: You!
Posted by Amelia Upton on 7/4/2012 to Students
Brand StampAs summer transitions into full bloom, craft fair season is upon us once more! For those of you attending as a guest or as a vendor, creat
An Interview with Tim McCreight (Part I)
Posted by Amelia Upton on 7/2/2012 to Students
Brain Bulb LOL GalleryInspiration often appears when you least expect it. When lacking in ideas, many peo
Pearls ARE Forever!
Posted by Amelia Upton on 6/27/2012 to Students
 
Bridal Necklace
 
Pearls come in a variety of colors, shapes, and sizes. There are 4 main types of pearls: T
Caring For Your Tools
Posted by Lani Dearmin on 6/25/2012 to Students
Jewelry Wire CuttersSo you’ve decided to invest in some jewelry making tools. Hooray! A world of creativity
10 Ways to “Act” Like a Creative Person
Posted by Leah Alden Jaswal on 6/22/2012 to Hobbyist
I have posted before about what inspires me to be creative when it comes to designing jewelry; nature, books and time alone. But one very important thing was not covered in that post, one thing that is incredibly inspiring to me. That “thing”? People
Get Your Juices Flowing!
Posted by Amelia Upton on 6/20/2012 to Students
Inspiration can be a tricky fellow to find, especially when you try to look for it! However, there are a few tricks that you can use to help get your creative juices flowing.
 
Where Do You Find Inspiration?
Posted by Lani Dearmin on 6/18/2012 to Students
It's Inspiration Week here at Seattle Findings! I for one am very int
The Three E's ~ Easy, Elegant, Texturized Earrings
Posted by Leah Alden Jaswal on 6/15/2012 to Students
Basic Copper EarringsWe all have to start somewhere so why not at the beginning? I made a pair of these earrings for my very first metal project, in only
Dreams of Gold
Posted by Amelia Upton on 6/13/2012 to Students
Mary Lee Hu Bracelet
Gold in all of its karats (10K,14K,18K,22K, 24K) is and always ha
Playing Safe in The Studio
Posted by Leah Alden Jaswal on 6/8/2012 to Students
Safety First!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'
Remember Mr. Yuk!
Posted by Amelia Upton on 6/6/2012 to Students

Mr. YukWorking with metal is exciting and enthralling as a hobby, interest, c

Playing Lost and Found with Time
Posted by Leah Alden Jaswal on 6/2/2012 to Students

Playing Lost and Found with Time

Your Most Important Tool
Posted by Amelia Upton on 5/31/2012 to Students

To do listOne of the most important tools a metalsmith, jeweler, student

Organizing Your Workspace
Posted by Lani Dearmin on 5/30/2012 to Students

Keeping all your tools and supplies organized at your bench or

Learning to SEE; Designing More Creative Jewelry
Posted by Leah Alden Jaswal on 5/25/2012 to Students

Learning to SEE Designing more Creative Jewelry

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