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• Alternative Metalsmithing: Steel

  photo source: The Why Files Best known for its use in things like surgical tools, building supports, electrical appliances, and hot water heaters, steel is often used to create objects where strength and safety are of utmost importance. However, despite its industrial reputation, it can also be used to create delicate and intricate jewelry. There…

  LILOVEVE Studio & Gallery

  September 5, 2013

  Cindy, Jewelry Classes & Workshops, Uncategorized

  Brice Garrett, ferrous metals, jewelry, jewelry classes, jewelry design, Liloveve, metalsmithing, steel, steel fabrication, steel jewelry

• Filigree Workshop

  We had a great time this weekend at our Filigree workshop. It was so much fun and the students created some really amazing work. Check out some of our upcoming Weekend Workshops, including Flush Setting, Wire Crochet, and Tube Setting, and get the chance to make a unique and original piece of your own!

  LILOVEVE Studio & Gallery

  August 27, 2013

  Cindy, Jewelry Classes & Workshops

  Carolyn A’Hearn, filigree, jewelry, jewelry classes, jewelry design, jewelry workshops, Liloveve, metalsmithing, silversmithing

• Mold Making Workshop

  

  Last weekend we had a really fun mold making workshop in the studio. This was the first time we offered this workshop, so it was really fun to watch!      

  LILOVEVE Studio & Gallery

  August 16, 2013

  Emilie, Jewelry Classes & Workshops, Written By…

  alginate, Brice Garrett, brooklyn, education, jewelry, Liloveve, lost wax casting, mold making, molds, nyc, silicon, wax carving

• Natural Patina: Egg Yolks

  Using oxidation to bring out the design of a piece of jewelry is a very common practice in the jewelry world. However, many of these finishes are achieved with chemical patinas, whose safety is often questionable. If you’re looking for an alternative and natural way to oxidize your  pieces, look no further! You can use…

  LILOVEVE Studio & Gallery

  August 15, 2013

  Cindy, Jewelry Trade Secrets, Uncategorized

  eco-friendly design, jewelry design, jewelry tips and tricks, metalsmithing, natural, patinas

• Multiples: Mold Making

  Have you ever wanted to make several versions of a jewelry piece? Perhaps to give as gifts or to start your own collection? Or maybe you’ve discovered an interesting natural object- a shell or a piece of tree bark and wanted to turn it into a unique piece of jewelry. These types of practices are…

  LILOVEVE Studio & Gallery

  August 6, 2013

  Cindy, Jewelry Classes & Workshops

  brooklyn, classes, handmade, jewelry, metalsmithing techniques, mold making, nyc, wax carving

• In the Studio: Handmade Custom Ring Design

  Liloveve designer, Caroline Glemann, recently created this gorgeous handmade custom engagement ring in the studio for a client. The ring is white gold with a center set labradorite and pavé set surrounding diamonds. Here’s a quick peek into her process. The finished piece. Gorgeous!

  LILOVEVE Studio & Gallery

  July 16, 2013

  At the Bench, Cindy

  art, Caroline Glemann, custom made, design, engagement, jewelry, Liloveve, metalsmithing, one of a kind, process, wedding

• Studio Visit: Daniel Baez from Taba Casting

  A few weeks ago in our Intermediate Wax Carving class we were lucky enough to get a visit from Daniel Baez, the owner of Taba Casting in the Jewelry District. Daniel gave our students a lesson in mold making- the practice of using a model to create negative space within a rubber form. Molds are…

  LILOVEVE Studio & Gallery

  June 26, 2013

  At the Bench, Cindy, Jewelry Classes & Workshops

  art, casting, Daniel Baez, design, education, jewelry, jewelry classes, jewelry design, jewelry workshops, Liloveve, moldmaking, molds, Taba Casting, wax carving

• How to Alter your Hammers to Create Custom Texture

  If you’ve ever used hammers to texture your jewelry pieces, you know that any scratch or mark left on a hammer will, most often frustratingly, be left in the metal. While this theory does often lead to cursing and hair pulling, it can also be used to your advantage. You can deliberately roughen your hammer…

  LILOVEVE Studio & Gallery

  June 22, 2013

  Cindy, Jewelry Trade Secrets

  jewelry, jewelry design, jewelry tips and tricks, metalsmithing, metalsmithing techniques, textures, tool making

• Enameling equipment for sale!

  A fellow member of the Liloveve community is selling her gently used enameling kiln & supplies. So step right up! You can be the lucky new owner of this beautiful Paragon  SC2 digital kiln – did I mention it has a window viewer?  Read more about the enameling suppliers here

  LILOVEVE Studio & Gallery

  June 20, 2013

  Catching Up With The Liloveve Community, Emilie

  enameling, enameling equipment, for sale, jewelry, jewelry design, metalsmithing

• Catching up with our students-Sandy Rubin

  I just caught up with one of our students, Sandy Rubin to talk with her about her jewelry, inspiration and time travel! Sandy is a regular face to see around Liloveve – always working on a beautiful custom piece, perfecting a new technique she learned in class, or just talking about life in the studio.…

  LILOVEVE Studio & Gallery

  June 13, 2013

  Catching Up With The Liloveve Community, Emilie

  brooklyn, brooklyn jewelry designers, jewelry, jewelry design, jewelry designers, Liloveve, Sandy Rubin