Making Jewelry

Learn how to make your own jewelry with the jewelry-making techniques demonstrated in these Howcast videos.

ABOUT THE EXPERT

Tam Tran

Tam Tran, a designer and metalsmith, uses ancient jewelry techniques to create work influenced by ancient history, tribal cultures, and exploration of raw materials. After a career as a design director in the fashion industry, Tran pursued her interest in becoming an artisan and trained as a goldsmith at the Jewelry Arts Institute, where she learned classical jewelry-making techniques. Her interactive studio/shop in downtown New York, Lost Wax Studio, showcases her limited production hand-fabricated jewelry and offers jewelry workshops. She also leads workshops at institutions such as the Metropolitan Museum and the Museum of Art+Design in NYC.