Beginner
The Complete Guide to Wire Gauges
Understanding the difference between 18g and 28g wire — and exactly when to use each one in your jewelry making.
Free Resources
Guides, tutorials, and tips from our master jewelers. Everything you need to start your craft journey — for free.
Where to Begin
Choose your path based on where you are. Each path takes you from your first technique to a complete jewelry collection.
Start here if you've never made jewelry before. You'll learn the core tools, wire basics, and finish with a wearable pendant.
For those comfortable with wire. Learn to work with gemstones, bezels and basic soldering to level up your creations.
Master the full bench — sawing, forming, soldering, texturing, and finishing. For those ready to work like a professional jeweler.
Deep Dives
Understanding the difference between 18g and 28g wire — and exactly when to use each one in your jewelry making.
The only five tools you need to start making beautiful wire jewelry — and how to use each one correctly from day one.
Not all stones are equal — learn hardness ratings, durability and which stones are easiest to set as a beginner.
How to add depth, age, and character to your silver and copper jewelry using the classic patina technique.
Safely set up your soldering station, choose the right solder, and make your first clean joint — step by step.
Sterling, fine silver, argentium, gold-fill, karat gold — what they are, how they behave, and when to use them.
Watch & Learn
Full beginner tutorial — from cutting your wire to finishing and polishing.
How to make, solder and burnish a perfect bezel for any round or oval stone.
Watch a complete ring go from sketch to finished piece in this extended masterclass video.