Metalsmith Society is a community on Instagram where jewelers share jewelry making tips. On this podcast Metalsmith Society founder and author Corkie Bolton dis...
Holiday Gift Guides With Special Guest Allie Perry
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/METALSMITHSOCIETYVisit Allie’s Small Business 2024 Holiday Gift GuideExplore my 2024 Holiday Gift GuideFollow Allie on Instagram: instagram.com/allieperrydesignsSupporting The PodcastBuy a Metalsmith Society ShirtPlease follow the podcast and leave a rating and review!Join my Patreon as a supporter or with a free membership! patreon.com/metalsmithsocietyFollow Metalsmith Society for all the jewelry tips: instagram.com/metalsmithsocietyMusic attribution: Stock Music provided by RomanSenykMusic, from Pond5
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Biggest Challenges of Jewelers Today With Special Guest Liz Kantner
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 LizJoin 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.comCheck out her podcast with Laryssa Wirstiuk: Success with JewelrySupporting The PodcastBuy a Metalsmith Society ShirtPlease follow the podcast and leave a rating and review!Join my Patreon as a supporter or with a free membership! https://patreon.com/metalsmithsocietyFollow Metalsmith Society for all the jewelry tips: https://www.instagram.com/metalsmithsocietyMusic attribution: Stock Music provided by RomanSenykMusic, from Pond5
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Thinking Outside The Box With Special Guest Nicole Ringgold
In today’s episode I will be discussing thinking outside the box when it comes to jewelry making with special guest Nicole Ringgold.Nicole is a jeweler who creates amazing botanical and nature inspired jewelry. She has been a full time jeweler for over 8 years. She also teaches jewelry making workshops around the world and at her home studio in Winthrop, Washington. She is also an author and her fantastic book “The New Silversmith, Techniques For Creating Nature- Inspired Jewelry” is now available!PURCHASE NICOLE’S BOOK: https://amzn.to/4bDBQDjGet the book from BOOKSHOP.ORG and support local bookstores: https://bookshop.org/shop/metalsmithsocietyLink to Raven Bubble Wand: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C8sgXiuPbvz/Follow Nicole on Instagram: @ringgoldnicoleSupporting The PodcastShop UNISEX V-NECK SHIRTSPlease follow the podcast and leave a rating and review!Join my Patreon as a supporter or with a free membership! https://patreon.com/metalsmithsocietyFollow Metalsmith Society for all the jewelry tips: https://www.instagram.com/metalsmithsocietyMusic attribution: Stock Music provided by RomanSenykMusic, from Pond5
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Selling Niche Jewelry With Special Guest Acid Queen Jewelry
In this week’s episode I will be discussing how to sell niche jewelry with confidence with my special guest Alex Camacho of Acid Queen Jewelry. Alex crafts unique statement pieces and every day armor inspired by art nouveau, nature, and mysticism. Since 2011, her Idyllwild-based brand has evolved from found object designs to intricate wearable art using traditional metalsmithing and wax techniques. Each piece celebrates strength, magic, and self-expression.Thank you to episode sponsor Dovetail. Save $10 on your order with code METALSMITHSOCIETYMentioned During the PodcastStamped app for product reviews + UGC: https://stamped.io/Smile app for loyalty rewards programs: Smile.ioFind Alex OnlineYou can follow Alex on Instagram at @acidqueenjewelryYou can visit her Patreon to check it out or join at: https://www.patreon.com/AcidQueenJewelryYou can find her jewelry and merch at acidqueenjewelry.comSupporting The PodcastPlease follow the podcast and leave a rating and review!Join my Patreon as a supporter or with a free membership! patreon.com/metalsmithsocietyFollow Metalsmith Society for all the jewelry tips: https://www.instagram.com/metalsmithsocietyMusic attribution: Stock Music provided by RomanSenykMusic, from Pond5
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Using ManyChat As A Jeweler
In today’s episode I want to discuss ManyChat a social media tool I have been using for over a year and it has been a game changer! It allows me to create automations on Instagram that drive email subscribers, sales and more.Sign up for ManyChat using my affiliate code: https://manychat.partnerlinks.io/xe19aszuxttgExamples of automations I have used to build my email list for @metalsmithsociety: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C1wtP4lOKO1/Example of an automation to sell jewelry I used for @corkieboltonjewelry: https://www.instagram.com/p/C7hffwrOrgh/Support the podcastPlease subscribe to the podcast on your favorite platform, if you love it leave a review!Join the Patreon community, your small monthly donation helps support me in creating this podcast, my blog at metalsmithsociety.com and sharing tips @metalsmithsociety on Instagram. You will also get exclusive discounts from companies like Rio Grande, Gesswein, PepeTools, Sunstone and many more! https://www.patreon.com/metalsmithsocietyFollow Metalsmith Society for all the jewelry tips: https://www.instagram.com/metalsmithsocietyMusic attribution: Stock Music provided by RomanSenykMusic, from Pond5
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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