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
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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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
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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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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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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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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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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