I just signed up for a sandcasting class at the Tacoma Metal Arts Center. That's where I first learned a lot of the #silversmithing skills I've got. They have some really great classes. I've been wanting to try #sandcasting for a while.
@malte Are people still picking instances based on their location or interests? ๐ค
I'm thinking they should be more interested in hashtags. That's how I find a lot of people involved in the arts I like to play around with. #bookbinding #silversmithing #PaperArts #reading #writing
I did some quick math to see what it now costs to make several of my earring styles and I realized that I was selling them way too close to cost โ to the point that I would lose money on wholesale and consignment sales โ with current silver prices. I've had to increase the prices on everything silver that I make. #silversmithing
I'll do more work in copper in the months to come, but I think I should probably step away from the business for a while.
Silver is now more than $90 an ounce. This is crazy expensive for anyone who makes #jewelry with #silver.
In looking up the price, I saw a link for a video about silver pricing from Rio Grande, my supplier. What's neat about the video is it shows the one room I really wanted to see on the tour that they did not show: the metal cutting room.
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