Reshaping a Bent Ring Band: How to Use a Wooden Mandrel (and Avoid Hammer Marks)
You know that sinking feeling. You look down at your hand after gripping a heavy door handle, or perhaps after an acc…
November 18, 2025
You know that sinking feeling. You look down at your hand after gripping a heavy door handle, or perhaps after an acc…
Patricia Poltera
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We’ve all been there. It’s a bummer that happens to pretty much every rockhound at least once. You’re just walking alon…
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You know that rush you get when you spot a heavy gold chain at an estate sale? It looks legit, feels solid, and just …
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You are holding a piece of history in your hand—perhaps a heavy Georgian spoon or a delicate Victorian vinaigrette—an…
Patricia Poltera
November 12, 2025
Ugh, is there anything worse? I looked down at my favorite ring today—you know, the one I tried to lazy-fix with supe…
Patricia Poltera
November 11, 2025
Let’s be honest: there is a very specific, heart-sinking feeling that comes when you think you’ve found a rare Art De…
Patricia Poltera
November 10, 2025
If you love hunting for vintage jewelry, you know exactly how much this hurts. You’re at an estate sale and you spot …
Patricia Poltera
November 06, 2025
You’ve probably held a gemstone in your hand and wondered, "Is this actually real?" Maybe you bought a &quo…
Patricia Poltera
November 05, 2025
If you love thrifting as much as I do, you definitely know this struggle. You spot a dark, tarnished teapot hiding on …
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November 04, 2025