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Reticulation is one of the most interesting textures you can create on silver. Watch and learn how to use reticulation silver to get this wonderful texture.

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Have you tried a Swanstrom disc cutter yet? You'll be hooked with the first mallet strike. Learn how to make a cuff bracelet using the rectangle cutter in this project by metalsmith Lauren Tobey.

 
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Managing Silver Supplies Profitably Through Unstable Markets

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Argentium Silver Fact File

  • Learn all about the remarkable properties of Argentium Silver! This fact file explains color, hardness, purity and tarnish-resistant properties. Soon to become your favorite metal!
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How To Apply Metal Leaf to Wood Beads
Mark Nelson shows the proper technique for applying metal leaf (gold leaf, silver leaf, bronze leaf - it's all the same!) to nearly any object.
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How To Sell Precious Metal Scrap to Rio Grande
Never let a piece of scrap go to waste! You can return your precious metal scrap to Rio Grande and turn your leftovers back into buying power.
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Using Gilding and Reticulation To Texture Your Jewelry Design
Reticulation is one of the most interesting textures you can create on silver. See how to reticulate silver to get this wonderful texture.
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Santa Fe Symposium Celebrates 25 Years
Santa Fe Symposium celebrates its founder, Eddie Bell, and 25 years of jewelry-manufacturing research.
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Argentium, Volume 1: An Excerpt
Watch an excerpt of the popular series on working with Argentium® Silver by silversmith Ronda Coryell.
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Argentium, Volume 2: An Excerpt
Watch an excerpt of the popular series on working with Argentium® Silver by silversmith Ronda Coryell.
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How to use Keum-Boo Gold Foil
Mark Nelson talks about keum-boo, the ancient art of applying gold foil to silver.
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Argentium, Volume 3: An Excerpt
Watch an excerpt of the popular series on working with Argentium® Silver by silversmith Ronda Coryell.
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Introduction To Silver-Filled Fabrication Metals
Learn about silver-filled fabrication metals in this video to help you offer the bright whiteness of sterling to your customers at a very affordable price.
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How To Successfully Enter A Jewelry Contest
Entering your work in a contest or juried competition can be daunting. Mark Nelson encourages you to take the leap and gives tips on how to enter—and even win!
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Enter the Saul Bell Design Award
Learn about the prestigious Saul Bell Design Award and find out why you should enter the next competition.
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Argentium, Volume 4: An Excerpt
Watch an excerpt of the popular series on working with Argentium® Silver by silversmith Ronda Coryell.
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The Different Colors of Gold Alloys
Mark Nelson describes the different colors you can achieve using various gold alloys.
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Enter the Saul Bell Design Award
Learn about the prestigious Saul Bell Design Award and find out why you should enter the next competition.
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How To Make Fused Argentium Bead Caps
Unlike sterling, Argentium® Silver is easy to fuse with no solder needed, allowing you to create amazing custom design elements such as these rope-edged bead caps.

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