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Wendy Edsall-Kerwin's journey to become a full-time jewelry and metals artist. Here you can find my inspirations, motivations, frustrations, and business advice that I have found through hard work and lot's of great contacts.Find Me Online At:
Better Know Your Hammer Book
Confused by all the different kinds of hammers metalsmiths use? My new book talks about what each one does and why.Want to Wear Your Hammer on Your Sleeve?
Want to help support me, but don't wear jewelry? Or do you just want to show your hammer pride? Check out my Hammermarks Zazzle store for t-shirts, mugs, etc that I designed.
Category Archives: Hammers
You Sexy Thing (I’m Talking Hammers Here)
On Wednesday I got a brand spankin’ new sinking hammer. It’s heavier than the one I’ve been using and will sink much faster and without the smaller marks that my current hammer has been leaving in the metal. I went … Continue reading
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Choosing and Using Hammers
Here are a few tips to help you choose and use metalsmithing hammers. The heavier it is the faster it moves metal. BUT don’t choose a hammer that is so heavy it tires you out quickly. You want to be … Continue reading
Posted in Hammers
Tagged hammer, Repetitive strain injury, Tools
Rivet Workshop Rocked!
Yesterday was my first Rivet Pendant workshop and it went pretty well (See, I refrained from saying “smashing.”) I do probably need to make it a little bit longer, but everyone was able to finish at least one pendant. Interestingly, … Continue reading
Posted in Art, design, Events & News, Hammers, Jewelry, Skills and Techniques, Teaching
Tagged pendant, Rivet, workshops
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