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🌿✨ New Download Released! ✨🌿Yesterday we posted a how-to make a metal clay pendant using cut paper as a texture. Below you will find the file to use on your pendant for this project. If you have a Cricket , Silhouette, XTool, Glowforge or some other brand cutting or laser…

🌿✨ New Video Release! ✨🌿Exciting news for all jewelry-making enthusiasts! Our latest tutorial video is now live, offering a step-by-step guide to using cut paper as a texture for crafting a mesmerizing Ginkgo Leaf Pendant with metal clay.In this tutorial, we'll walk you through the creation process, from shaping the…

Are you ready to embark on a creative journey inspired by nature? Look no further than our Nature Curated Book Box! Packed with an array of carefully selected items, this special edition mega bundle includes 10 metal clay textures, 5 paper texture cards, cut paper leaves for roller printing, moss…

As artists at texturesmith.com, we are dedicated to creating handcrafted delights and fostering heartfelt connections through our small art business. Our platform showcases the unique touch of our creators, offering unique textures and one-of-a-kind pieces that reflect our individuality and attention to detail. Each product we craft tells a story,…

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Finishing up my next class on CraftCast.com. Patrik KusekIf you have been wanting to learn how to solder on metal clay then this is the class for you! I'll show you how to use molds with metal clay to create a set of earrings and a pendant. Then you'll see…

Working on a special edition booklet of our new Animal Print Collection. This adds to our already growing collection of laser etched paper textures for use in the rolling mill, metal clay or polymer clay. Animal prints have long been a staple in the fashion industry, adding a touch of…

The catatumbo lightning phenomenon occurs at the mouth of the Catatumbo River in Venezuela, where lightning strikes nearly 300 days a year, for up to 10 hours a day. This makes it one of the most consistent lightning displays in the world. The voltage of this lightning is estimated to…

At Texturesmith.com we test all of our textures on 24 or 22 gauge copper and metal clay. We have not tried our textures on all metals. However, technically there is no reason why a thicker metal could not be used in the rolling mill. With that thought I went into…

We're working on some textures for Halloween. Rachael is testing the textures for both the rolling mill and for metal clay. Find our new textures in the Oddities and Mysteries Collection. Personally I think these would be great at any time not just Halloween!We've added 7 new textures to our…

Unlocking the Beauty of Copper and Silver: A Guide to Properly Annealing for Jewelry MakingFor centuries, copper and silver have been cherished metals in the world of jewelry making. Their versatility and ability to transform into stunning pieces of wearable art have captivated the hearts of artisans and customers alike.…

Are you a jewelry designer or artist looking to add that extra touch of magic to your designs? Let’s delve into a mathematical phenomenon that has been revered for its aesthetic appeal and application in the realms of art and design— the enigmatic Golden Ratio.The Golden Ratio UnveiledFirst things first,…