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Don’t Let Jewelry Making Become A Pain in the Neck- Ergonomics in the Jewelry Studio by Holly Gage

Jun 4, 202315 min read

Don’t Let Jewelry Making Become A Pain in the Neck- Ergonomics in the Jewelry Studio by Holly Gage

Let’s set the stage for the perfect studio day. I put on my favorite music, which varies daily, but today it will be a little Led...

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Fire-in-Place Cultured Opals Find New Compatibility With Base Metal Clays and Aussie Metal Clay

Holly Gage

Apr 3, 20238 min read

Fire-in-Place Cultured Opals Find New Compatibility With Base Metal Clays and Aussie Metal Clay

With great success, Michael Galvin Jade Reed, and Ann Adkins test Healing Phoenix Fire-in-Place Opals with Base Metal and Aussie Clays

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Holly Gage

Jan 3, 20237 min read

Educating Customers About Cultured Opals, Synthetic and Lab-grown Gems in Your Jewelry by Holly Gage

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Karen Trexler

Oct 28, 20226 min read

Can the New Cultured Opals be Fired in Carbon with Bronze or Copper Metal Clay? by Karen Trexler

Tests were performed to see if Healing Phoenix Lapidary Fire in Place Opals by Chris Gage can survive a carbon firing. Yes! Find out how.

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New Cultured Opals can be Fired at 1650ºF in Metal Clay for 2 hours, but only if you do this...

Holly Gage

Jul 11, 20229 min read

New Cultured Opals can be Fired at 1650ºF in Metal Clay for 2 hours, but only if you do this...

How to fire new heat-resistant Cultured Opals in Fine Silver AND Enriched 950 Sterling and 960 Sterling Metal Clays at 1650 ºF for 2 hours

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Holly Gage

Jun 11, 20228 min read

Exciting News: Fire-in-Place Opals for Silver Metal Clay! Part I by Christopher and Holly Gage

Testing and advice by Holly Gage, on how to set fire-in-place cultured opals in your Metal Clay and Jewelry creations.

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Holly Gage

May 17, 20227 min read

Secrets of Fixing an Impossible Metal Clay Faux Pas by Holly Gage

I'm sure many of my jewelry peers and student's who fabricate with sheet metal or sculpt jewelry and other objects from Silver Metal Clay...

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Holly Gage

Feb 8, 20226 min read

Igniting Your Creativity by Holly Gage

Igniting Your Creativity is the third of five Pay It Forward Events. The topic of design and creativity comes up in my online jewelry...

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Holly Gage

Jan 5, 20224 min read

Why am I so Overwhelmed?  Setting Successful Goals for Your Jewelry Business  with Holly Gage

Setting Jewelry Business Goals Identifying the benefits. Understanding the hurdles. Developing a step-by-step plan. Staying on track

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Holly Gage

Dec 15, 20214 min read

Finding My Artistic Jewelry Voice  with Holly Gage

Holly Gage talks with 5 artists about creating a signature jewelry style, steps helping them through their journey, & how they can help you

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Holly Gage

May 13, 202110 min read

Avoiding and Getting Rid of Distortion, Warping and Slumping Metal Clay by Holly Gage

Warping and Slumping can be avoided when you work with Metal Clay. Several factors can cause these distortions. We'll discuss how to fix it.

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Breaking the Ice: Kiln Firing Fine Silver, 950 & 960 Metal Clay

Holly Gage

Mar 4, 202113 min read

Breaking the Ice: Kiln Firing Fine Silver, 950 & 960 Metal Clay

Let's under Firing Silver Metal Clay in a Kiln •Open Shelf & Carbon Firing • Programming Your Kiln. • Firing Flat & Dimensional items. More

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Breaking the Ice: Torch Firing Fine Silver Metal Clay

Holly Gage

Feb 4, 20215 min read

Breaking the Ice: Torch Firing Fine Silver Metal Clay

Torch firing is a great way to get started with working with Fine Silver Metal Clay. It opens the door to making small pieces, earrings, cha

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Holly Gage

Nov 24, 20204 min read

Secrets of Creating A 2-Sided Pendant by Holly Gage

3-part Vlog with great secrets for evolving your jewelry designs, avoiding Metal Clay shrinkage distortion, rigging a stepped bezels & more.

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Holly Gage

Oct 21, 20207 min read

How Do I Know If My Metal Clay Kiln Is Running Hot And How To Fix It? by Holly Gage

Your Metal Clay kiln is over firing if your piece melts, has vermiculite stuck to it, or has unsightly bubbles. Here's how to fix it.

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Holly Gage

Sep 4, 202010 min read

How to Take Better Jewelry Photographs on an iPhone or Cell Phone by Holly Gage

Free Tutorial on How to Take Better Jewelry Photographs on an iPhone or Cell Phone by Holly Gage

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Can You Combine Fine or Sterling Silver Metal Clays, Different Brands, or Fabricated Components?

Holly Gage

Jun 25, 20206 min read

Can You Combine Fine or Sterling Silver Metal Clays, Different Brands, or Fabricated Components?

Three factors need to be considered when determining if Fine or Sterling Silver Metal Clays, Brands, or Components can be used together.

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Why A Jewelry Mentor-Apprenticeship Might Be Just What You Need!

Holly Gage

Mar 13, 20203 min read

Why A Jewelry Mentor-Apprenticeship Might Be Just What You Need!

A Jewelry Mentor-Apprenticeship is a fulfilling relationship. Find a match, and how to navigate the relationship for a positive experience

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Why are you pricing your jewelry so LOW???

Holly Gage

Jan 28, 20205 min read

Why are you pricing your jewelry so LOW???

After this recent holiday season, I have one question for my jewelry designer peers. Why are you pricing your jewelry so LOW???

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Successful Post–Fired Metal Clay Connections

Holly Gage

Dec 4, 20196 min read

Successful Post–Fired Metal Clay Connections

Post Fired Metal Clay Connections and repairs can be made after the initial firing if you have the right clay, tools, and techniques.

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Jewelry Artist • Instructor • Mentor • Author • Speaker​

Jewelry Artist • Instructor • Mentor • Author • Speaker