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“The Unexpected Gift of Dyslexia in My Jewelry and Artistic Journey” by Holly Gage
Holly Gage takes us on a deeply personal journey as a Jewelry Artist with Dyslexia. Holly says, "Dyslexia can undoubtedly be a pain in the keaster, but I’m here to tell you it is not all thorns, " as she explains the hidden advantages she realized gave her an edge in artistry, creativity, thinking outside the box, problem solving, and how learning how to pivot in challenging situations. Who knew a learning curve could be a superpower?
Holly Gage
Jul 2310 min read


Fire-in-Place Cultured Opals Find New Compatibility With Base Metal Clays and Aussie Metal Clay
With great success, Michael Galvin Jade Reed, and Ann Adkins test Healing Phoenix Fire-in-Place Opals with Base Metal and Aussie Clays
Holly Gage
Apr 3, 20238 min read


Secrets of Fixing an Impossible Metal Clay Faux Pas by Holly Gage
I'm sure many of my jewelry peers and student's who fabricate with sheet metal or sculpt jewelry and other objects from Silver Metal Clay...
Holly Gage
May 17, 20227 min read


Avoiding and Getting Rid of Distortion, Warping and Slumping Metal Clay by Holly Gage
Warping and Slumping can be avoided when you work with Metal Clay. Several factors can cause these distortions. We'll discuss how to fix it.
Holly Gage
May 13, 202110 min read


Breaking the Ice: Torch Firing Fine Silver Metal Clay
Torch firing is a great way to get started with working with Fine Silver Metal Clay. It opens the door to making small pieces, earrings, cha
Holly Gage
Feb 4, 20215 min read


Can You Combine Fine or Sterling Silver Metal Clays, Different Brands, or Fabricated Components?
Three factors need to be considered when determining if Fine or Sterling Silver Metal Clays, Brands, or Components can be used together.
Holly Gage
Jun 25, 20206 min read


Kiln Firing, Sintering and Silver Metal Clay
Understanding how Silver Metal Clay fires and sinters is the key to your project's success.
Holly Gage
Jul 10, 20194 min read
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