Liver of sulfur is one of those materials that most jewelers hear about early on, but it can feel a little mysterious at first. It smells odd, it reacts fast, and it can feel intimidating …
I’m really excited to share that GaleForce Design Jewelry is now available at One10 Gallery in Frederic, Wisconsin. This gallery is known for its thoughtfully curated mix of art, fine craft, and handmade work from …
The Giant Copper Boulder of Michigan: A Story of Time and Ice Imagine walking through the forests and hills of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, metal detector in hand, hoping to find something unusual. In 1997, two …
Jeweler’s saw blades are one of those things that seem simple until you actually have to choose them. The numbering feels backward, there are a lot of options, and it’s not always clear why you’d …
If you’ve ever worked with metal or been curious about the process of transforming raw materials into beautiful jewelry, you may have come across acetylene gas. This fascinating compound plays a crucial role in the …
When I first started working with metal, I remember staring at all the tools out there and wondering what I actually needed. Over time I learned that the jeweler’s saw is really the heart of …
The cardinal has carried meaning for a long time. Different cultures have their own way of seeing it, but the theme is usually the same: connection.
When most people think of copper, they imagine small, shiny nuggets tucked into rock. But some copper is far from ordinary. Near Lake Superior, a 19-ton slab known as the Lake Copper was discovered, one …
Annealing is one of the most essential steps in jewelry making, and having the right tools makes all the difference. When it comes to the basic supplies for annealing in metalsmithing, a few key items …
When you’re deep into designing and shaping metal, the right tools aren’t just helpful, they’re essential. Over the years of building GaleForce Design Jewelry, I’ve tested countless tools and supplies to find what truly works …
