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.)

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…...

Red Bench Jewelry on Instagram: "✨️ Working my magic turning sheet metal into feathers. #redbenchjewelry #goldenfeatherearrings #feathers #coloradoartist #metalsmith #desertgirl #riojeweler"

Robert Lopez on Instagram: "Texture Time!!! Quick demo of fused silver filings on a sheet of Argentium Silver Sheet. This will be the base for a cuff I’m working on. Most people use saw filings that they catch and save but I don’t saw that much, soooooo I found this key duplicator that I use to make a fat pile of silver filings in minutes. #metalsmith #silversmith #handmadejewelry #artisanjewelry #instajewelry #fusedsilver #argentium #silvercuff #contemporaryjewelry #metalsmithing…

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.

Misja Paulina on Instagram: "Creating flowers out of silver is such a joyful process! 🌸 Using a dapping punch, I shaped the petals of this orchid necklace, adding depth and dimension to each layer. It’s amazing how a simple tool can bring so much character to a piece of jewelry✨ Capturing the beauty of nature in your designs is always inspiring. What’s your favorite flower to create? 🌷 #jewelrymaking #flowerjewelry #handcraftedjewelry #metalsmithing #silversmithing #creativeprocess…

Katie Morgan | Silversmith on Instagram: "I’m absolutely in love with this style ❤️"