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| 07/12/18 METAL, WIRE, & MORE FREE PROJECT Repurpose broken gold chain into pearl and ruby earrings Do you have a broken gold chain, earrings, or a ring? Reuse that gold to make the decorative pyramids on these drop-dead gorgeous earrings, accented with rubies and pearls. Gold is easier to work with than you’d think; it is very similar to brass in malleability, but is far easier to solder. Don’t be afraid of the cost! →The golden points of working in gold Gold can be an intimidating material; many jewelry makers imagine it wreaking havoc on their nerves and budget. But making your first piece of gold jewelry is often a milestone in a jewelry maker’s career. In addition to its natural beauty, gold can be recycled from broken jewelry! But, how do you know if you have a golden opportunity on your hands? Don’t confuse “karat” with “carat” → The July and August Design ChallengeSummer’s here and it’s time to hit the road! This time around, we’re looking for jewelry inspired by your travels. From souvenirs to found objects to favorite snapshots from your camera, incorporate your past travels into your creation. Or, just make a piece inspired by a fond memory of the good old summertime! Share your memories → The winners of GLORIOUS GOLD Arguably the most prized of all minerals, gold has been used in jewelry making dating back 5000 years. We thought gold would be a perfect color to use as inspiration for the May 2018 Facet Design Challenge, and we were right! No one needed to break into Fort Knox for this one; gold tones, yellow stones, wire the color of a sunbeam, or shiny bronze bits and bobs were all in medal contention! Here are the winners → Free Video: How to clean copper for enameling Copper must be very clean and free of grease before enamel will adhere. What is a fast and easy method for accomplishing this task? Jewelry maker and teacher Kieu Pham Gray is here to tell us in the free Facet video. Watch here → The 2018 Halstead Design Challenge What happens when you give the same exact prompt and materials to an array of different artists? Our friends at Halstead Bead did just that, and the results are astonishing. We’re happy to share with you this gallery of very different finalists from the 2018 Challenge. Prepare to be blown away, because no two of these works of art are alike. The theme is HIDDEN →
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