Newsletter for Jewelry Makers: Get Started with Basic Silversmithing

Learn what tools you need to get started in this versatile material [-- Fire Mountain Gems and Beads -- ]( America's Favorite Beading and Jewelry Supply Company® [Learn what tools you need to get started in this versatile material]( Share: [Share on Facebook]( [Tweet]( [Silversmithing Tools]( Discover all the tools and materials you'll need to get started with silversmithing in this brief guide. [Read the Article ›]( Beadatorial [Beadatorial]( Easy on the Eyes Good light is so important in jewelry making. Here are some ideas about lighting and other ways to improve your workspace. [Read the Article ›]( Free Necklace Project [Design Idea MH2T]( Design Idea MH2T Necklace with Copper Embellishments and Antique Silver-Finished "Pewter" Drops Follow our step-by-step instructions to create a personalized book pendant and practice using your cutting and polishing tools. [View the Instructions ›]( What's New! Green Quartz Gemstone Information [What's New!]( Green Quartz Meaning and Properties Green quartz, also known as prasiolite, vermarine or lime citrine, is a macrocrystalline variety of the mineral quartz and is a rare stone. Learn all about its metaphysical properties, history and more. [Read the Article ›]( Ask the Experts [Ask the Experts]( I'm just learning to work with wire. I'm ordering a jig, but have no idea what wire type, gauge, hardness, etc., to use. Can you give me some guidelines please? -Wanda [Read the Answer ›]( Featured Artist [Featured Artist NAME]( Patti Bullard There'll be a design I want to do which is hard to do with existing tools. So, it makes me want to invent a tool to do it. I also develop tools because I love to teach and share; to help people with their jobs, hobbies and art so they are more fun and profitable for them. [Read Patti's Story ›]( Product of the Week: Crimping Pliers [Crimping Pliers]( Crimp basic sizes of crimp tubes and beads, including micro crimps. The jaws include two grooved openings--use the back groove first to create a "half-moon" shape, then use the front groove to roll the crimp into a bead. Final crimps can be used in floating bead designs or easily hidden in barrel clasps, crimp covers and clamp-style bead tips. [Order Now ›]( Free Video of the Week [Free Video of the Week]( Measuring with Calipers [Watch the Video ›]( Featured Business Article [Featured Business Article - Guiding Tools for Your Business]( Guiding Tools for Your Business Courtesy of Handmade Business Donald Clark of Handmade Business offers techniques, tools and insights for artisans going into business for themselves. [Read the Article ›]( Color Trends [Design Idea - MG32]( [Black Tea]( [Latte Art]( [Candy Apple]( Hair Accessory with Dance With Me™ Crystal Flat Backs and Wirework Grab your wire-working pliers and twist-up this sparkling hair accessory, then bring on the bling with flat back rhinestones in a delicious palette of [Candy Apple]( [Latte Art]( and [Black Tea](. [View the Design Idea ›]( Featured Sale [Sales and Specials at Fire Mountain Gems and Beads]( The $1 Sale is happening NOW! Shop this selection of limited-inventory jewelry-making supplies for as little as $1. You don't want to miss these exciting markdowns, so start adding to your cart and watch your savings grow. This sale ends April 4th at 11:59 p.m. PT [Shop $1 or less Sale ›]( Connect with Us [ FACEBOOK ]( [ YOUTUBE ]( [ TWITTER ]( [ PINTEREST ]( [ INSTAGRAM ]( Fire Mountain Gems and Beads, Inc. One Fire Mountain Way, Grants Pass, OR 97526-2373 USA US and Canada Customer Service: (800) 423-2319 International Customer Service: (541) 956-7890 To ensure you continue receiving emails from us, please add fmg@email.firemountaingems.com to your address book. You are currently subscribed as: {EMAIL} [Email Preferences]( | [Unsubscribe]( | [Privacy Policy]( | [Return Policy]( [View Email as a Web Page]( Copyright 2022 All Rights Reserved Prices subject to change without prior notice. Not responsible for typographical, descriptive or technical errors for products listed.