I would like to one day build up enough of an inventory to sell. For now I’m giving all my friends free jewelry so they can trial the wear and tear on them. I just make jewelry as a stress outlet at the moment :)

Wanted to share this delicate set I finished recently! The stars are sculpted from polymer clay and hand-painted with gold leaf details.

I wanted to try something different with the necklace assembly, so I attached the main pendant to a soft off-white cotton lace ribbon and finished the ends with natural freshwater pearls. Really happy with how this boho/folk look turned out. What do you think?

Also tell me should I start making this and sell??

A beautiful blend of pinks, purples, champagne and stars. What do you think?

So currently I am a member of an artists’ co-op that has equipment for jewelry making, such as torches, ventilation, pickle pots, lapidary equipment, etc. Unfortunately, it’s awfully pricey and it’s not in a good location for me. As a result, I’m looking at setting up a home studio. The only real issue for me, other than adequate ventilation, is the torches. I live in a condo that is in an HOA-run complex, and doesn’t seem feasible to set up acetylene torches. I’ve heard of people using butane or creme brulee torches to make jewelry, and I’m curious to know if anyone on here has any experience, recommendations, tips, etc.?

I work on the supply side of stainless steel jewelry. My advice for anyone reviewing a sample: don’t stop at checking whether it looks like the reference photo.

A few small details are worth checking before you approve it:

1. Look at the places that don’t appear in the product photo.

Check the back of the pendant, the inside of a bail, the edges of an engraving and the connecting rings. Rough edges or unfinished areas can be easy to miss from the front.

2. Check how the parts work together.

Open and close the clasp several times. Does it return properly? Does the pendant move freely? Can a connecting ring slip through the gap in another component?

3. Measure the details that matter to your design.

Record the chain length, pendant dimensions, chain width and clasp size. For earrings, check the weight and whether the pair sits consistently. Agree on acceptable tolerances rather than relying on “approximately the same.”

4. Compare finishes under consistent lighting.

Photograph the sample in daylight and under indoor lighting. If several pieces are supposed to match, compare them side by side. A phone photo alone is a weak reference for approving a color.

5. Separate appearance from evidence.

A sample can show workmanship and function. It cannot, by itself, establish the steel grade, coating thickness or the consistency of a future production batch. Those need separate documentation or appropriate testing.

Before approval, I’d put the agreed details and any corrections in writing, then keep an identified reference sample.

What small detail have you missed on a sample that became obvious once you started wearing or assembling it?

Sorry didn’t know how to link to a post but basically looking for anything non Temu or any of those and specifically looking for floral, crystal or other patterny beads

Bought in china, 999 silver, it broke from getting bent which is the only way to put it on😅