Tag Archives: silver

Jewelry Tutorial #1: How to make a hook and eye clasp

Posted on April 14, 2010 by Nancy LT Hamilton

In this jewelry tutorial I will show you how to make a hook and eye clasp for your jewelry. If you have any questions, let me know in the comments below. Thanks for watching!

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Jewelry Tip #11: How to Anneal Silver Sheet

Posted on January 27, 2010 by Nancy LT Hamilton

In this “Tip of the Day” I will show you how to use a permanent marker and torch color to determine when silver is adequately annealed. If you have any questions, let me know in the comments below. Thanks for … Continue reading →

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Jewelry Tip #10: Annealing Wire

Posted on January 26, 2010 by Nancy LT Hamilton

In this “Tip of the Day” I will show you how to anneal wire by making a “nest” and what to look for to know that it is annealed. If you have any questions, let me know in the comments … Continue reading →

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Jewelry Tip #2: Identifying Silver Wire

Posted on January 5, 2010 by Nancy LT Hamilton

In this “Tip of the Day” tutorial I will show you how to differentiate between sterling silver and fine silver using a torch. Please note: I meant to say tarnish instead of firescale. If you have any questions, let me … Continue reading →