Tag: metalsmithing
-
Inspiration Artist ~ Nicole Ringgold
After discovering her work on Facebook in the online group Aspiring Metalsmiths, we were so inspired we had to reach out to her about her Botanical Series. Here’s some great advice from an incredibly talented metalsmith and artist. Every piece is hand forged, shaped, soldered and finished- pieces by piece, every intricate detail. Name: Nicole…
LILOVEVE Studio & Gallery
-
Class Spotlight: Perfect Pendants!
Stand out from the crowd with a truly unique custom pendant of your very own design! Saturday + Sunday | July 16 + 17 | 11am-5:00pm | $240 | Register Now! In this weekend workshop we’ll be exploring different styles and techniques to create your Perfect Pendant. Learn to construct bezel settings for cabochon, faceted gemstones, and…
LILOVEVE Studio & Gallery
brooklyn, brooklyn jewelry designers, classes, design, design inspiration, DIY, education, fashion, gems, gemstones, handmade, jewelry, jewelry classes, jewelry design, jewelry school, jewelry workshops, Liloveve, metalsmithing, metalsmithing techniques, nyc, silver, silversmithing, student work, summer, williamsburg, workshop -
#Benchtip Tuesday! Resizing Rings with our New Ring Stretcher
When you’re in the business of producing handmade jewelry, time is just as valuable as money. Because of this we get really really excited about new tools that will reduce the amount of time it takes to do something. Like REALLY excited. We recently picked up a ring stretcher/reducer and it has definitely lived up…
LILOVEVE Studio & Gallery
-
Class Spotlight: Bezel Setting!
Join us this weekend for a great foundation class in stone setting! This Saturday and Sunday, Dec 12 + 13, 11am-5:30pm Register Now! The bezel setting is the earliest method for setting gemstones into jewelry – and hasn’t changed much over the last few thousands years. To create a bezel, you take a piece of…
LILOVEVE Studio & Gallery
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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