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Jewelry Making Tips with Metalsmith Society

Corkie Bolton
Jewelry Making Tips with Metalsmith Society
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  • Jewelry Making Tips with Metalsmith Society

    How To Source Materials Responsibly For Jewelry Making With Special Guest Cristina Villegas

    23/05/2026 | 55 mins.
    Today's episode is sponsored by New Cabochons! Use code METALSMITHSOCIETY for 10% off your order.
    You can find more information about Cristina Villegas work on her website and you can follow her on Instagram @cristina.rocks.
    Where To Find Certified Recycled Metals: Hoover & Strong,  Stuller, and Riva - Fairmined Gold Chains
    Gemstones & Responsibly Sourced Suppliers: Find a full list of vetted suppliers for responsibly sourced gemstones and tools on the Metalsmith Society Suppliers Page.
    Podcast Notes: We mentioned @wrmetalarts and Alliance For Responsible Mining
    Support the Podcast: The best way to support the show is by joining our Patreon community. Your support helps keep this podcast going!
    Join our community: Metalsmith Society on Instagram.
    Music attribution: Stock Music provided by RomanSenykMusic, from Pond5

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    Production & Wholesale Tips With Special Guest Emilie Shapiro

    05/11/2025 | 53 mins.
    In this episode, I’m joined by jeweler Emilie Shapiro—owner of a brick-and-mortar shop, wholesale pro, author, and educator. We dive into inventory management, production planning, and selling wholesale.
    Follow Emilie on Instagram at Emile Shapiro Jewelry and Emily Shapiro Studio for updates on classes and workshops. She offers in-person workshops at her Long Island studio and a full online library covering design, production, pricing, wax carving, and stone setting. Listeners get 20% off online classes and memberships with code SOCIETY.
    Check out Emilie’s Books!
    Join our community and follow  Metalsmith Society for all the jewelry tips.
    Support the show become a Patreon Supporter!
    Heatless wheels mentioned in the episode, available from Gesswein.
    Music attribution: Stock Music provided by RomanSenykMusic, from Pond5

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    How to Price Your Jewelry With Special Guest Jessica Rose

    11/06/2025 | 1h 3 mins.
    In today’s episode I will be discussing pricing your jewelry and common mistakes many jewelers make with special guest Jessica Rose.
    Jessica Rose is the award winning founder of Jewellers Academy where she and her team have helped over a million people learn to make jewellery through in-person and online courses over the past two decades. 
    Support the podcast and become a PATREON, all of my Patreon supporters will receive a FREE DIGITAL COPY OF JESSICA’S BOOK: Start & Grow A Profitable Jewellery Business
    BUY JESSICA’S BOOK: Start & Grow A Profitable Jewellery Business https://amzn.to/3SqzS1K
    Head over to Jewellers Academy for the FREE PRICING MASTERCLASS,  the Jewellers Academy Foundation Course, Diploma program and some FREE Jewellery Making Courses.
    Jewellers Academy on YOUTUBE.
    Be sure to follow Jewellers Academy on Instagram and Metalsmith Society for all the jewelry tips. 
    AD: TOYBOX use code METALSMITHSOCIETY to save 10% off your 3D Printer! https://collabs.shop/euyavg
    Music attribution: Stock Music provided by RomanSenykMusic, from Pond5
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    Holiday Gift Guides With Special Guest Allie Perry

    28/11/2024 | 1h 1 mins.
    In today’s episode we get into a festive spirit as I chat with contemporary goldsmith Allie Perry about her process for curating small business holiday gift guides. We’ll explore the joy of supporting local makers, the thought behind her selections, and how these guides spotlight unique, handmade treasures. Plus, we dive into my own Gift Guide for Jewelry Makers, highlighting tools, supplies, and gifts that are perfect for anyone passionate about jewelry making.

    Save 10% on the Toybox Alpha Two with code METALSMITHSOCIETY at toybox.com/METALSMITHSOCIETY

    Visit Allie’s Small Business 2024 Holiday Gift Guide

    Explore my 2024 Holiday Gift Guide

    Follow Allie on Instagram: instagram.com/allieperrydesigns

    Supporting The Podcast
    Buy a Metalsmith Society Shirt

    Please follow the podcast and leave a rating and review!

    Join my Patreon as a supporter or with a free membership! patreon.com/metalsmithsociety

    Follow Metalsmith Society for all the jewelry tips: instagram.com/metalsmithsociety

    Music attribution: Stock Music provided by RomanSenykMusic, from Pond5
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    Biggest Challenges of Jewelers Today With Special Guest Liz Kantner

    14/10/2024 | 35 mins.
    In today’s episode I will be discussing some of the challenges independent jewelers face today with special guest Liz Kantner. We chat about high gold costs, doing trade shows and social media struggles.
    Liz Kantner is passionate about working with independent jewelry artists to help them define their voices and thrive in the modern marketplace and has been working with artists since 2012. Liz is the founder of Stay Gold, a community consulting program where she dedicates herself to a select roster of fine jewelry clients, nurturing them to success through digital marketing, trade show strategy, sales-driving techniques, and branding.  She also helps to curate emerging brands for Luxury Lifestyle at NY NOW. She also co-hosts the podcast, Success with Jewelry.

    Connect With Liz
    Join the Stay Gold Collective and use promo code TRYSTAYGOLD to save 50% off your first two months!
    Curated at Luxury Lifestyle at NY NOW: https://nynow.com/luxurylifestyle/
    You can follow Liz in Instagram: @liz_kantner 
    Visit her website: lizkantner.com
    Check out her podcast with Laryssa Wirstiuk: Success with Jewelry
    Supporting The Podcast
    Buy a Metalsmith Society Shirt

    Please follow the podcast and leave a rating and review!

    Join my Patreon as a supporter or with a free membership! https://patreon.com/metalsmithsociety

    Follow Metalsmith Society for all the jewelry tips: https://www.instagram.com/metalsmithsociety

    Music attribution: Stock Music provided by RomanSenykMusic, from Pond5
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About Jewelry Making Tips with Metalsmith Society
Metalsmith Society is a community on Instagram where jewelers share jewelry making tips. On this podcast Metalsmith Society founder and author Corkie Bolton discusses tips from the Instagram page, provider deeper insights, answers questions, and highlights bonus content often shared by community members in the comment section.
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