It is possible to get started metalsmithing at home with a few simple tools. Best of all: they're inexpensive and don't take up a ton of space - meaning you can stash them in a box or drawer so they're out of the way when you're not using them! Instead of being something big and scary that requires a torch or workshop, you can actually make metal jewelry at your kitchen counter at the end of a long day. (Think of it as sewing's edgy older sister.)

Last week I wrote a supplies guide leading up to this basic silversmithing tutorial ‘How To Make A Silver Ring Band.’ In my opinion, if you’re wanting to get into silversmithing then the easiest thing to learn is how to make a simple ring band. So if you haven’t yet seen that then go check that out first. But, if you already have your supplies then let’s get into the tutorial!

How to Make Pierce Work Jewelry: This is how to make jewelry items out of sheet metal with decorative holes. I will show you how to make a pin with the piece I cut out. There is almost no limit to what you can make with enough thought behind this process.

Silversmithing With Impression Dies (Advanced): Hey guys, this is a very long instructable lol. I wanted to just give an overview of these kinds of dies, but then I got carried away. If you just want to see how it works, skip to the middle, because the first steps are about the history/the dies, …

Welcome to Modern Metalsmithing! I’m Megan Auman, designer, metalsmith, and educator. I spent nearly a decade teaching Metalsmithing at colleges and universities. And now I’ve created Modern Metalsmithing to blend design fundamentals with technical skills to help you learn to make jewelry and metalwork that expresses your unique creative vision. At Modern Metalsmithing, we believe…...

In this guide I'm going to list the basic tools and materials you'll need to just get started with silversmithing. Since I started jewelry making using silver and joined the metalsmithing Facebook groups I've done my fair share of asking what tools others use and scouring the internet comparing tool

When it comes to metalsmithing, there are few tools that will open up as many possibilities as the jeweler’s saw. It lets you create a world of infinite shapes, but at the same time, it’s super low tech and accessible enough to use at home! Which is why mastering the jeweler’s saw should be a key...

Carol Dekle-Foss I learned this cool technique a couple months ago in my intermediate metalsmith class. I just LOVE it! I have always been attracted to geometric patterns and also mixing different metals. This technique was perfect for me to explore in my jewelry designs. These earrings are my latest creation, and for my first Boot Camp post, I'm going to show the readers of LMAJ how I made them. Tools & Materials on the bottom of the page. Step one Create the shapes you want on a computer…

Guest tutor, Oonagh shares with you a step by step tutorial with photos on how to make your own bezel set cabochon ring.