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So how does one figure easily how thick a particular gauge sheet is? getyourbone says: For future reference, I believe you can take the gauge in question and add 6 to it to get the "half" amount and subtract 6 to get the "double" amount example: 14...

If you haven't discovered it yet, visit the Starving Artists Forum, "a community of artisans, designers, crafters, hobbyists, collectors and enthusiasts of all things created by hand!" Starving Artists has forums for seed beaders, metal smithing,...

Shiny Spotlight Thursday There are some really talented artists, designers and creators that sell their handmade items on Etsy. Each Thursday I highlight some of the items that catch my eye. I put together a warm red themed treasury earlier this...

It's been cold. I mean really really cold. The high on Friday was 2 degrees F. 2. Ick. Wichita has been hovering between zero and 10 the entire week. Until I started a bit of metalsmithing, I was happy to stay bundled and warm in my house and avoid...