11/08/18
METAL, WIRE, & MORE
Metalsmithing competition applications are live!
We are pleased to announce the launch of the 2019 International Metal Jewelry Artistry Award. This juried competition is designed to draw attention to metal and wire artistry, and the 2018 contest drew entries from around the world. Learn more about the categories!
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The November & December Design Challenge
In honor of our sister publication Bead&Button magazine’s 25th anniversary, we are celebrating with a silver theme! What color will your silver lining be? Will it be silver, argentium, zinc, nickel silver, or tin? Shades of stormy grey or misty clouds? And don't feel like it needs to be beadwork. Jewelry made from actual silver, silver wire, silver-colored clay or resin, or any other artistic interpretation is welcome as well! Throughout November and December, we want you to polish off your tools and craft something …
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Want to try a new weave to expand your chain mail repertoire? Join Marilyn Gardiner, author of the book Modern Chain Mail Jewelry: Creating with Components, as she shows us the Jens Pind chain. Use it to make a lovely chain that will set off so many pendants perfectly.
Looks great in larger gauges →
November birthstone
Every month on Facet, we explore the properties and traditions of the stone that is commonly worn by those born in that month. In November, there are two different birthstones identified by the American Gem Society: topaz and citrine. Learn more about each and decide which one you prefer!
Links to projects, too→
Bead&Button’s 25th Anniversary Bead-Clasp!
Have you seen the special two-in-one bead we’ve commissioned for Bead&Button magazine's 25th anniversary? It is both a bead and a clasp, offering countless possibilities for your jewelry projects. Made of sterling silver, our bead-clasp was designed by Carl Clasmeyer, and showcases his unique gift for combining function and charm.
Learn more about this special limited edition→
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Free Project: Handmade bead caps
Got a lovely bead that you want to incorporate into your metalwork, but don’t quite know how? Highlight it with handmade bead caps and create a personalized centerpiece. This technique uses basic techniques like sawing, texturing, and tube riveting, and can expand your jewelry-making possibilities to grand proportions.
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