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Meet the Artist: Navajo Silversmith Alex Sanchez 🔥

Discover the story behind Navajo silversmith Alex Sanchez, whose 30+ years of craftsmanship bring petroglyph designs and traditional silverwork to life. Learn about his inspiration, techniques, and the artistry that continues to shape his unique jewelry. 🪶

🧵 How to Bead | Beading for Beginners, Step by Step 🌟

Join Laci for this week’s video to learn how to bead! In this tutorial, she walks you through the basics of beading around a cabochon and shares helpful tips along the way.

How to Wire Wrap a Ring 💍 | Quick & Easy Wire Wrapping Tutorial 🌟

Come learn how to wire wrap for beginners! Full list of supplies plus links to them now available 🤩

📸 On Set With Our 2026 Models | Get to Know Them with Fun Facts 📝

This week's video is about our 2026 models! We held their photoshoots back in July of last year and we've decided to throw some clips together to showcase their shoots that we had.

Trim Saw Complete with 2 Blades (10") 📦

This week we’re cracking open one of our most asked-about tools, the Trim Saw Complete with 2 Blades (10") and giving you a first look at everything inside!

🌺 Supporting Youth in AZ & NM | Our Spring Fundraiser with Project Venture

Have you checked out our new YouTube video? It's part 1 of our spring fundraiser series for Project Venture. Come read about it and watch the video!

Giving Back to Our Community 🙌 | Food Shopping, Fundraising & Donations 🛒

We fundraised for our local food bank, The Community Pantry, and we’re taking you along as we shop for and donate food! ❤️

Workshop Day with Alex Sanchez 🔨 | We Made Metal-Stamped Bracelets 👀

We held our second Alex Sanchez stamping class for beginners back in November of last year! Read more about what we did and check out our YouTube video.

Voted Best Hobby Store 2025 — A Win for Our Jewelry-Making Community 🏆

Our Albuquerque location was honored as Best Hobby Store in Albuquerque The Magazine’s Best of the City 2025 awards—an achievement made possible by the incredible support of our local jewelry artisans and maker community. With nearly 300,000 votes cast citywide, this recognition celebrates our commitment to providing quality tools, materials, and guidance for jewelry designers of all skill levels. More than an award, it reflects the creativity, passion, and connection shared by the artists we’re proud to serve.

Coming Soon: New Sizes in Clear Reusable Zip Top Bags

You asked, and we delivered. New sizes in our Clear 2 Mil Zip Top Bags are coming soon, giving you more options for packaging, storage, and organization. Stay tuned for the full release 🫣