This is your reference library for artistic jewelry.
In this section you will find guides and articles organized by specific techniques, from clay metal modeling to enameling, filigree, metalworking, mokume-gane and more. The content is constantly updated to support both beginners and experienced artists.
These pages provide the necessary foundation to understand each technique in depth, from fundamental notions and working methods to the essential tools that allow you to work informed, prepared and with confidence.
Enamel is, by its nature, an expressive material. It has luster, it has depth, it has life. And when it comes to color, the palette is so rich that it becomes difficult to choose. But choosing shades and combining them
Enameling is a fascinating technique full of possibilities, but not always forgiving. Although it seems simple, a layer of enamel, a few minutes in the oven and the work is done, the reality in the workshop can be quite
What is a metal clay? Metal clay or metal clay, as it is called in Romanian, is the result of modern alchemy. It is a process by which tiny particles of metal, bound together by a binder,
To this question the answer is generous: everything or almost everything! How so? – you will ask. It is simple: metal clay is so malleable that it can be shaped in thousands of ways. Clay can take
An important aspect: shrinkage When working with metal clay, we need to know what the percentage of shrinkage is after firing. Some types of metal clay shrink by 8%, and others by up to 25% or even
In working with metal, whether we are talking about jewelry, decorative objects or experimental art, proper surface cleaning is an essential step. Most of the time, this process is rushed or ignored, although
Discover how you can transform a piece of metal into a piece full of personality, using texture as a key design element. Texturing metal is one of the most exciting and versatile techniques in metalworking. You can create
Filigree is one of the oldest and most refined metalworking techniques, used to create exquisite, delicate designs. Over the centuries, this technique has been used to add detail
How to Create a Spectacular Contrast by Layering Metals One of the most fascinating features of the Mokume-gane technique is the variety of organic, fluid, geometric or chaotic patterns that can be created by deforming and sanding.
Mokume-gane is a spectacular, yet demanding technique. In order for the metals to diffuse correctly and to obtain a clear pattern with well-joined layers, precision and attention are required at every step. In
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