Did You Make These Wire-Wrapped Earrings?
I often think about how many memories are tucked away in my jewelry box. Beyond the aesthetic appeal of each piece, my jewelry is more fun to wear, because each piece has it's own “story”. Adding to...
View ArticleLarge Silver Hoop Earrings: A Project with Mark Nelson and Book Giveaway...
A couple weeks back we showed you a Loop-in-Loop Chain project, and announced a book giveaway of Classical Loop-in-Loop Chains by Jean Reist Stark and Josephine Reist Smith, to one lucky commenter. We...
View ArticleBook Review: Chain and Bead Jewelry Soldering Connections by Scott David Plumlee
As a follow-up to our recent book excerpts of Chain and Bead Jewelry Soldering Connections by Scott David Plumlee, Rio's very own Cathy Contrares takes a closer look at the book's projects and gives us...
View ArticleEtsy Stores We Love: Sneekbead, Tactile Melodies, and Willajunejewelry
We love what we do here at Rio. We love helping jewelers get the tools they need, we love designing new findings for them to work with, we love talking to them on the phone, on Facebook and Twitter, or...
View ArticleMetal Hardness: It Ain’t So Hard
Knowing how to choose the correct hardness of sheet and wire metals for your jewelry techniques and designs helps you achieve the good-looking, long-lasting results you want. Below, we share some of...
View ArticleWhat Are You Working on Now? Show Us What’s on Your Bench AND Enter Our May...
It's that time again, folks! Each month we can't wait to get a peek inside your studios, see images of your works-in-progress, and hear about the evolution of your pieces. Each month we also feature...
View ArticleIn the Spotlight: Jewelspan’s Interview with Jeweler Melodie Owen
Melodie Owen at her bench--photo by Mark E. Owen Last week, Jewelspan.com got in touch to tell us that jeweler Melodie Owen, who they featured in a recent interview, made a point to mention how much...
View ArticleWhat Are You Working on Now? Show Us Your Stuff AND Enter Our February Contest!
Well folks, it's that time again! Each month we ask the question, "What Are You Working on Now?" and we eagerly await a peek at your jewelry bench! We love seeing inside your studios and hearing about...
View ArticleWhat Are You Working on Now? Show Us What’s on Your Bench AND Enter Our...
What inspires you these days? What materials have you been experimenting with? Nearly every month we present you with another “What are You Working on Now?” contest. It’s your chance to submit a...
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