Jewelry Design

Jewelry Design & Fabrication

Ready to design and make your own jewelry? Cleverwerx has the instruction and resources for metalsmiths of all levels and interests. Build or expand your knowledge and skill set.

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SKU: 53495

Making the Most of Your Flex-shaft by Karen Christians

THE essential reference book for choosing the proper Flex-shaft system, maintaining it and finding the right accessory for a specific task. Speed up production, improve the quality of your work and make your life easier.

$34.95

Manufacturer: MJSA/AJM Press

SKU: CWX-SS

Soldering Sanctuary

Everything you need to know about outfitting your bench for soldering. Tips, tricks and how-tos to make your soldering sanctuary afety, productivity and creativity.

$3.00

Manufacturer: Cleverwerx

SKU: CWX-GNKSN

Ganoksin Forum Contributions 2003 - 2010

I am passionate supporter and contributor to the Ganoksin Project and community. Here you will find short useful know-how, musings and streams of consciousness that I contributed during my time at Metalwerx and the early days of Cleverwerx.

Free

Manufacturer: Cleverwerx

SKU: CVC00107

Jewelry Instruction - Create Your Own Curriculum with Karen

Work with Karen one-on-one to fulfill your dreams of making jewelry. Karen Christians is the Founder of Metalwerx in Waltham, MA and is an experienced and patient teacher.

$40.00

Manufacturer: Cleverwerx

SKU: BVX-201-Kit

OK International Soldering Fume Extraction System

The BVX-201 Kit Fume Extraction System is a revolutionary two-arm unit that combines powerful fan performance with efficient filtration, quiet operation and complete portability. Includes filter unit with 2 flexible arms, 1.2m long, Pre-HEPA-Gas.

$725.00

Manufacturer: OK International

SKU: CWX-AJM1

Totally Tubular: Using a flex-shaft to perform a 60-second tube setting - AJM Winter 4/2005

Tube settings are an elegant way to add height and intrigue to a piece. The best thing about tube settings is that they’re quick and easy. With a few simple tools and flex-shaft, you can fabricate tube settings in a jiffy—60 seconds to be exact.

Free

Manufacturer: Cleverwerx

SKU: CWX-MSM1

Steampunk: Future Past - Metalsmith Magazine, 5/2011

For a number of years I have been observing, with utter fascination, a growing movement called Steampunk. What is Steampunk and what is perpetuating this fast growing movement into the mainstream?

Free

Manufacturer: Cleverwerx

SKU: CWX-MITER

Achieving the Perfect Fit with a Jewelers Miter Jig Vise - VIDEO

One of the more important steps to clean soldering is to pay extra attention beforehand to create the perfect fit between two metals. There are no shortcuts to this process. The Mighty Jewelers Miter Jig Vise to the Rescue.

Free

Manufacturer: Cleverwerx

SKU: CWX-HAND

Fitting Different-sized Flex-shaft Accessories to your H.30 Handpiece- VIDEO

Here's a nifty trick for enabling your H.30 Jacob's Chuck Flex-shaft Handpiece to accommodate a wide variety of accessories with different diameters.

Free

Manufacturer: Cleverwerx

SKU: CWX-SOLD1

Soldering Tips & Tricks: Attaching Tubes & Posts to Resin Inlay Castings - VIDEO

I've run out of finished resin inlay castings with tubes and posts. What am I to do? Relax, I'll show how I solder them to existing castings.

Free

Manufacturer: Cleverwerx

SKU: CWX-CBTS6

Designing Your Piece - Originally posted in the Orchid Forum 03/08/2008

Design and learning design started with photography for me. You can find a simple way to learn design where you might not expect.Design is everywhere and in everything. It's just that there is so much out there that the information is overwhelming.

Free

Manufacturer: Cleverwerx

SKU: CWX-MJSA1

Perfect Fit - Originally published in the MJSA Journal 4/11

Joints that fit well make soldering a snap. The next time you need to solder or fuse a bezel, try using a separating disc, which has even abrasive sides, to slice through the bezel stock first.

Free

Manufacturer: Cleverwerx

SKU: CWX-MJSA2

Mint Condition - Originally published in the MJSA Journal 1/10

I'm obsessed with Altoids Mints tins. They make great little storage units for solder, small stones, and findings. But in addition to storing parts and pieces, Altoids tins are an ideal container for rouge polish.

Free

Manufacturer: Cleverwerx

SKU: CWX-MJSA4

Camp Clamp by Tina Wojtkielo Snyder - Originally published in the MJSA Journal10/09

Getting a grip on the tiniest of findings, such as jump rings, might require looking outside of the typical jeweler's toolbox. Here's one idea using tiny clamps.

Free

Manufacturer: Cleverwerx

SKU: CWX-MJSA3

Hot Stuff: Annealing made easy with a Sharpie - Originally published in the MJSA Journal10/09

A problem for entry-level jewelers is knowing when metal is properly annealed. If the metal is over-annealed, its crystalline structure breaks down, causing fractures. Use this Sharpie pen trick.

Free

Manufacturer: Cleverwerx

SKU: CWX-MJSA5

Channeling MacGyver: Using a potato as a heat sink - Originally published in the MJSA Journal At The Bench, Quality Craftsmanship 8/07

Soldering a small faceted stone or cabochon to metal can be tricky. Overheating can discolor, crack, or even fry many gemstones if you aren't careful to protect their delicate crystal structures. Try using a potato!

Free

Manufacturer: Cleverwerx

SKU: CWX-TXJLR1

The Flex-Shaft: A Tool of Diversity - Texas Jeweler Winter 2006

Flex-shafts sit on every jeweler's bench and in classrooms for jewelry makers all over the world yet they are one of the most misunderstood tools in the arsenal of the maker.

Free

Manufacturer: Cleverwerx

SKU: CWX-LPDJ1

Silver Shows by Suzanne Wade - Lapidary Journal 11/2000

At some time or another, virtually every jewelry artist works in silver. Its affordable yet effective for creativity and innovation. Included in this informative and thought provoking article: Karen Christians on Texture & Color.

Free

Manufacturer: Cleverwerx

SKU: CVC00100

Making the Most of Your Flex-Shaft

For anyone who uses a flex-shaft, this workshop serves as an excellent opportunity to de-mystify the motor, associated accessories and proper maintenance.

$400.00

Manufacturer: Cleverwerx