Alissa Taylor Designs

As a jewelry maker, I've tried a lot of different cloths for cleaning and polishing my pieces. Some have been good, but none have been as...

Enameling is a popular technique for adding color and design to jewelry. There are several different methods for enameling, each with its...

When it comes to choosing the right necklace for your outfit, it's important to consider not only the style of the necklace, but also the...

When it comes to silver jewelry, there are a few different types you may encounter: solid sterling silver, plated silver, and filled...

Deciding where to get a piercing and what type of jewelry is right for you can be a daunting task. There are a few things to consider...

Septarian nodules are rounded, concretionary rocks that are formed when minerals such as calcite, quartz, and aragonite crystallize...

Piercing bumps, also known as piercing pumps, can be a painful and unsightly issue for many people with body piercings. These bumps occur...

When I first had an interest in learning metalsmithing, I looked everywhere for a list of what I would need to get started. I found a...

There are several ways to preserve your jewelry and keep it in tip top shape(see how to clean your Jewelry on my blog here). Here are a...

Don’t know how to begin casting? Here I have made a list of exactly what I purchased to start my journey casting. I do not have a list...

I have stored my jewelry numerous ways over the years. Different storage options have their own pros and cons but at the end of the day...

Jewelry cleaning is not complicated and you can easily do it at home. As jewelry is worn and exposed to the elements it will tarnish....

Jewelry is more than just a symbol of wealth. Most of the time, people buy jewelry as a means of self-expression. It gets even more...

Rollerball necklaces have been around for ages made in all kinds of styles. The first time I saw the idea was in 2017. Later it was...