Jewelry Making Tips with Metalsmith Society

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 [https://toybox.com/METALSMITHSOCIETY] Visit Allie’s Small Business 2024 Holiday Gift Guide [https://allieperrydesigns.com/blogs/tips-and-tricks/2024-small-business-holiday-gift-guide] Explore my 2024 Holiday Gift Guide [https://metalsmithsociety.com/a/blog/gift-guide-for-jewelry-makers] Follow Allie on Instagram: instagram.com/allieperrydesigns [https://www.instagram.com/allieperrydesigns] Supporting The Podcast Buy a Metalsmith Society Shirt [https://metalsmithsociety.com/collections/shirts] Please follow the podcast and leave a rating and review! Join my Patreon as a supporter or with a free membership! patreon.com/metalsmithsociety [https://patreon.com/metalsmithsociety] Follow Metalsmith Society for all the jewelry tips: instagram.com/metalsmithsociety [https://www.instagram.com/metalsmithsociety] Music attribution: Stock Music provided by RomanSenykMusic, from Pond5

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 [https://www.lizkantner.com/affiliate/?af=5XGF7] and use promo code TRYSTAYGOLD to save 50% off your first two months! Curated at Luxury Lifestyle at NY NOW: https://nynow.com/luxurylifestyle/ [https://nynow.com/luxurylifestyle/] You can follow Liz in Instagram: @liz_kantner  [https://www.instagram.com/liz_kantner/] Visit her website: lizkantner.com [http://lizkantner.com/] Check out her podcast with Laryssa Wirstiuk: Success with Jewelry [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/success-with-jewelry/id1642413048] Supporting The Podcast Buy a Metalsmith Society Shirt [https://metalsmithsociety.com/collections/shirts] 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 [https://patreon.com/metalsmithsociety] Follow Metalsmith Society for all the jewelry tips: https://www.instagram.com/metalsmithsociety [https://www.instagram.com/metalsmithsociety] Music attribution: Stock Music provided by RomanSenykMusic, from Pond5

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/4bDBQDj [https://amzn.to/4bDBQDj] Get the book from BOOKSHOP.ORG and support local bookstores: https://bookshop.org/shop/metalsmithsociety [https://bookshop.org/shop/metalsmithsociety] Link to Raven Bubble Wand: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C8sgXiuPbvz/ [https://www.instagram.com/reel/C8sgXiuPbvz/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==] Follow Nicole on Instagram: @ringgoldnicole [https://www.instagram.com/ringgoldnicole/] Supporting The Podcast Shop UNISEX V-NECK SHIRTS [https://metalsmithsociety.com/collections/shirts/products/society-unisex-v-neck-shirt-s-2xl] 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 [https://patreon.com/metalsmithsociety] http://patreon.com/metalsmithsociety Follow Metalsmith Society for all the jewelry tips: https://www.instagram.com/metalsmithsociety [https://www.instagram.com/metalsmithsociety] Music attribution: Stock Music provided by RomanSenykMusic, from Pond5

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 [https://dovetailworkwear.com/]. Save $10 on your order with code METALSMITHSOCIETY https://www.clutchcharger.com/discount/METALSMITHMentioned During the Podcast Stamped app for product reviews + UGC: https://stamped.io/ [https://stamped.io/] Smile app for loyalty rewards programs: Smile.io [http://smile.io] Find Alex Online You can follow Alex on Instagram at @acidqueenjewelry [https://www.instagram.com/acidqueenjewelry/]You can visit her Patreon to check it out or join at: https://www.patreon.com/AcidQueenJewelry [https://www.patreon.com/AcidQueenJewelry] You can find her jewelry and merch at acidqueenjewelry.com [http://acidqueenjewelry.com] Supporting The Podcast Please follow the podcast and leave a rating and review! Join my Patreon as a supporter or with a free membership! patreon.com/metalsmithsociety [http://patreon.com/metalsmithsociety]Follow Metalsmith Society for all the jewelry tips: https://www.instagram.com/metalsmithsociety [https://www.instagram.com/metalsmithsociety] Music attribution: Stock Music provided by RomanSenykMusic, from Pond5

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/xe19aszuxttg [https://manychat.partnerlinks.io/xe19aszuxttg] Examples of automations I have used to build my email list for @metalsmithsociety: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C1wtP4lOKO1/ [https://www.instagram.com/reel/C1wtP4lOKO1/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==] Example of an automation to sell jewelry I used for @corkieboltonjewelry: https://www.instagram.com/p/C7hffwrOrgh/ [https://www.instagram.com/p/C7hffwrOrgh/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==] Support the podcast * Please 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/metalsmithsociety [https://www.patreon.com/metalsmithsociety] * Follow Metalsmith Society for all the jewelry tips: https://www.instagram.com/metalsmithsociety [https://www.instagram.com/metalsmithsociety] Music attribution: Stock Music provided by RomanSenykMusic, from Pond5