Jewelry Making Tips with Metalsmith Society Corkie Bolton

In today’s episode, I will be discussing how you can use the Patreon platform as a jeweler with special guest Emily Marquis. Emily has 17 years of experience and is a second generation jeweler. Her business Emily Marquis Designs which she runs with her husband Cal specializes in custom and semi-custom fine jewelry. She also runs Marquis Jewelry Academy located in Stonington Connecticut. She has been using Patreon for her jewelry business since 2019.Check out my favorite portable phone charger...

In today’s episode, I will be discussing the importance of refining precious metals as a jeweler. If you are working in silver, even in small amounts as a hobbyist or student this episode will have very important information. Collecting metal dust and scraps will prevent you from losing the money you’ve invested into those materials, it is more environmentally responsible and if you use some of the tips I’m about to share it will make your workspace safer for you to work in. Having an email l...

In today’s episode, I will be discussing how to sell your jewelry during an Instagram live with special guest Chelsea Leigh Jewelry. Chelsea makes each piece of jewelry from her home studio in North Carolina, she has been a full-time jeweler for over three years. Chelsea has been successfully doing Instagram live sales since 2020 and it’s been a major revenue generator for her business. She makes an average of $8,000 to $10,000 every time she goes live.Be sure to check out Metalsmith Society ...

In today’s episode, I will be discussing how to prevent rust on your jewelry tools and what to do when you do discover rust. You’re not gonna panic, I got you! Preventing your jewelry tools from rusting is essential for maintaining their quality and longevity.Thank you to our sponsor Pepetools you can shop through my affiliate link and each purchase helps support the podcast: https://pepetools.com?aff=2Tip for storing tools with silica bags: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bjj5MWUlM82/Prevent rus...

In today’s episode I am discussing some tips to organize your sheet metal, wires, chains and other materials for Jewelry! Join my Patreon community for exclusive discounts, monthly giveaways and more! https://www.patreon.com/metalsmithsocietyTip for using file folders to organize your materials from @cindyliebeljewelry: https://www.instagram.com/p/CBXydTihUv7/Using rolling plastic crates with hanging folders from @lyndehowesilverworks: https://www.instagram.com/p/BuTlCpzANr8/Link to coupon bi...

In today's episode I will be discussing four tips for selling your jewelry using Instagram with special guest Laura Niblack. Laura is @thewildpine on Instagram, she currently has over 56,000 followers and has made thousands of sales to all fifty states and over ten countries, all through her Instagram page. She has been supporting her family through her artwork for 7 years.Follow Laura over at @thewildpine on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewildpine/Check out her incredible work at: h...