"Step by Steps" sent in by our members.

A compilation of Experimental techniques in Enameling by famed enamel artist, Fred Ball from his book, "Experimental Techniques in ENAMELING" which is now out of print.

Information on gems and links

"In the beginner's mind there are possibilities but in the Expert's there are few"...Sunryu Suzuki, Zen Master

A forum for questions you have on enameling issues. 

Every two years at the Enamelist Society Conference artists bring and exchange enameled pins - Each of these pins becomes a collector's piece. Many of us forget to bring an inventory - this group will remind you to get BUSY!!!

TIPS and TECHNIQUES used by professionals to help you photograph your jewelry.

 Exploring the Art & Talking Business

Smith (noun) a person who makes things in metal.

Tips and Tutorials on creating with metal

"Vision is the art of seeing what is invisible to others." Jonathan Swift


Sgraffito - an Italian word that describes the technique of scratching through a layer of something to expose what is beneath it.

This Group will be feature our Members work in exhibitions - 

If you are presently in an exhibition or have one coming up, please post your photos, location, and dates.

THE ART OF FUSION

Granulation is the process of joining tiny balls of precious metal to a surface.

When a tiny piece of silver or gold is heated to melting point with a tip of a blow torch the metal pulls itself into a perfectly round ball.These balls...  moreTHE ART OF FUSION

Granulation is the process of joining tiny balls of precious metal to a surface.

When a tiny piece of silver or gold is heated to melting point with a tip of a blow torch the metal pulls itself into a perfectly round ball.These balls are then placed on a silver or gold sheet with a mixture of water and hyde glue, then slowly heated with a torch until the surface metal begins to flow and adhere the balls.