Giving your jewelry a nice end finish can make or break the look of a piece. Sometimes a nice patina can bring out the texture, especially in an electroformed piece. Other times all you need is a nice high polish to really let that copper color come out.
Read MoreWelcome to the world of fonts! Having Creative Market in my toolbox throughout The Branding Series is a life savor. I'm certain they'll have the perfect font for your business. Pairing the right fonts can make your branding eligible and professional, but choosing the wrong font can make your brand seem confusing and a strain to read.
Read MoreI thought it'd be fun to keep a running list of blog post topics that you want to read. Often times I feel like I've covered the basics of electroforming but some of you may want to know more about polishing, how to get different finishes, how to filter your solution, etc.
Read MoreColor can have an immense impact on people. It can bring you a feeling of calmness, a happy emotion, remind you of your childhood and so much more. Choosing the colors for your brand is quite possibly one of the most important decisions you'll make when branding. No pressure, though.
Read MoreI'm constantly trying out new podcasts to see if I like them or not. If a podcast is too scripted I just can't listen to it. I love the ease of conversation. I feel like the best bits of info come from an artist who has time to trail off in thought.
Read MoreIn today's assignment, we will be creating a brand mood board. This assignment will be focusing on creating a Pinterest board because there's much more to choose from, plus its online branding so we'll want to choose some fonts we like, colors, elements, etc, that you can only find online.
Read MoreThere’s no shortage of creativity in the world and it’s proven if you just explore the feed of any creative’s Instagram account. I like to seek out lesser-known artists and support them and put the spotlight on them. I come across so many beautiful, talented, curated artistic accounts multiple times a day on Instagram and it truly is a battle on who I should follow.
Read MoreHey Makers + DIYers! Welcome to the first post in The Branding Series. I’m partnering with Creative Market to take you along on a journey of branding my blog! Branding has always been one of the funniest parts of building an online business (I often wonder why someone would hire something this fun out to someone else?! But I know not everyone enjoys this as much as I do, so for those who do, you’re in for a real treat)
Read MoreLast week I wrote a supplies guide leading up to this basic silversmithing tutorial ‘How To Make A Silver Ring Band.’ In my opinion, if you’re wanting to get into silversmithing then the easiest thing to learn is how to make a simple ring band. So if you haven’t yet seen that then go check that out first. But, if you already have your supplies then let’s get into the tutorial!
Read MoreWelcome to my new series where I'll be taking you on a journey with me. A journey to branding Maker Monologues. I have partnered with Creative Market, a fun online marketplace for anything digital. I've started a few online businesses and one thing I've learned is to not brand right away. Especially if you're a small, organically grown business.
Read MoreIn this guide I'm going to list the basic tools and materials you'll need to just get started with silversmithing. Since I started jewelry making using silver and joined the metalsmithing Facebook groups I've done my fair share of asking what tools others use and scouring the internet comparing tools and prices. I'm going to share only what I've found to be popular within the community or use myself.
Read MoreI might be jumping the gun on this but I am just so excited for fall! Plus these are DIY fall decor projects which will give you plenty of time to tackle one or two of them in time for Thanksgiving and Halloween.
Read MoreA lot of you have been asking me how I make my ring blanks over the past year so I wanted to tackle that this week. It's actually quite simple and requires minimal tools so it's something you can start doing right away.
Read MoreHey Makers! Today's jewelry tutorial is going to show you how copper electroform my ring style; the gemstone open ring. It's not much different from a single gemstone stacking ring so I'm not going to go too in-depth but my skill and techniques have improved since I originally wrote that tutorial so I wanted to create a more updated version.
Read MoreIf you’ve been wanting to know how to set up an Etsy shop for your beautiful creations, vintage finds, or craft supplies then keep reading. I've been selling on Etsy for almost 4 years (wow, I just realized how long it's been) so hopefully, you find it’s the right fit for you and your future small business.
Read MorePricing your craft is an area where you should be spending a good amount of time and research on. For a lot of people, their pricing research goes as far as getting on the web, or often Etsy, and searching for the product they sell then choosing the price that they think would be a good fit.
Read MoreLearn how to make a gemstone ring using the copper electroforming process. Put your science hat on and gather extra safety gear. This tutorial will explain everything you need to know to electroform your first piece of jewelry!
Read MoreThere seems to be a fast-growing interest in copper electroforming/electroplating. One thing I see a lot is questions about the difference between electroforming and electroplating. Electroplating is simply plating a type of metal over another surface of the metal.
Read MoreThis is a blog for makers, creatives + small biz owners! For a while I've had the urge to start a new blog to write about jewelry making (through electroforming, silversmithing + macrame) along with all the shop talk a girl could have! Pour yourself a cup of coffee (or tea) and let's kick this thing off right!
Read MoreMaker Monologues is a blog for makers, creatives and small business owners. Learn how to create jewelry through copper electroforming and how to run an online business.
Hey Maker! My name is Brittany Witt and I'm the owner + blogger here at Maker Monologues. I'm also a jewelry designer + metalsmith. I love teaching aspiring metalsmiths everything I know about silversmithing and copper electroforming! Read more...
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