Jewelry Making Tips with Metalsmith Society

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 Pond5Support the show

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 BusinessBUY JESSICA’S BOOK: Start & Grow A Profitable Jewellery Business https://amzn.to/3SqzS1KHead 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/euyavgMusic attribution: Stock Music provided by RomanSenykMusic, from Pond5Support the show

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 Pond5Support the show

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 Pond5Support the show

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 Pond5Support the show