We debuted the treasure box class at Harold Studio this month.  It was a huge hit!  The students were given a list of ingredients that they would use to create their piece of jewelry.  They were able to eliminate one of the ingredients and to add one ingredient of their choice.  The class lasted three weeks and started off with each participant creating their design.  The class concluded this past Tuesday and none of the students finished their design so we decided to add an additional week to future treasure box classes.  The students in this first class will be given a few studio hours to complete their projects.  Here are some pictures from all the fun!  Stay tuned for another post about their finished projects and their comments about the class! Treasure Box supplies and rules!  The supplies will change with each class.   A visual look at the supplies. Louise is looking at a book for inspiration for her design.  I wonder what she will make!   ...

Things you will need: • Round wire .75-.85 mm thick or 21 gauge is pretty standard. • Round nose pliers • Chain nose pliers • Bic pen I like to make a ball at the end of my wires with a torch before, but this is not necessary. Hope you enjoy! ...

SJ Jewelry Supply is having a tool sale tomorrow from 9am-3pm. If you're taking a class with us, don't forget- you have a class discount that applies! ...

We can show you how to make your own wedding rings at Harold Studio. A few weeks ago, Megan and Iain came to the studio to make wedding rings for each other. They graciously agreed to have channel 12 film the workshop. Below is a link to their story and the video of how they did it! http://www.azcentral.com/story/life/family/2014/06/25/couple-makes-wedding-bands/11317521/ Thank you Megan and Iain for being so kind about letting the news film you! And a big thank you to the kind soul who tipped off the news for the story. I appreciate it very much....

We are now offering Jewelry 1 in 2 halves ! If you plan on being out of town a lot this summer and can't commit to a full 8 weeks of Jewelry 1 classes, you can now take it in two separate sessions! Check out Jewelry 1A , the first 4 weeks of Jewelry 1. Some money clips and rings our lovely Michelle made that are being sold at Bunky Boutique . Michelle recently bought some green patina  and was kind enough to let me use it on a money clip I made. I really love how it turned out! Vera has been having fun playing with different patinas as well. I just love what she did with her butterfly pendant! Melanie made this gorgeous labradorite ring in Graduate Studio. I just love the shape of the stone.  Lori did a great job finishing up her ball ring! She didn't think it would turn out until the very end, but was so happy she finished it! I got to spend the day with lovely couple Megan and Iain as they made their weddi...

We've been staying cool inside the studio with a lot of new jewelry pieces and tube setting this week! A big thank you to Danielle and Rebekah for tagging the studio with the jewelry they made there! P.S. We love getting updates of your jewelry making progress! Please send us any pictures you've taken or tag the studio when you post your jewelry online! Denise made this ring in Jewelry 1. The color of the stone is perfect for silver!  I just had to try it on while taking a picture. Love how it looks on the hand! We had a group of ladies come in for Mothers Day and take our cabochon ring workshop. They were all first time jewelry makers and did a wonderful job completing their rings in just a couple of hours! The stones clockwise from top left are: Turquoise, Onyx, Malachite, Howlite and Jasper. Lorina did a stacking ring set using her newfound tube setting skills. Rebekah, Ruth and Marie made spinner rings. Rebekah and Marie embossed a key pattern you can see on...

Happy Mother's Day to all the mother's out there! We hope you have a wonderful day, and know how valued you are! The studio will be closed to celebrate Mother's day with our moms this Sunday.   Tip of the week: To anneal wire, stick it in something like an Altoids tin and heat the tin up with a torch until it glows orange(make sure the tin has a couple of air holes in it!). This is especially useful when you have very fine wire and are afraid of melting it. •Special thank you to Victoria from ASU Metals program for the tip! It has been a productive week here at the studio! We've been working hard on renovating the space and are excited for you to see it! Below are some pieces made in Jewelry 1, 2, 3 and at the studio during open studio hours. • Trina made these earrings and did her first ever tube setting in Jewelry 2. Love the champagne stones she picked out! • Karen made this bubble ring and banded agate earrings. She is takin...