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Getting Started

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Techniques

Step-by-step skill-builders.

Tools

Welders, torches, pliers, and accessories.

Aftercare

Keep client jewelry pristine.

Business

Pricing, events, and growth.

Training

How and where to learn.

Getting Started

4 min read

What is permanent jewelry?

A clear, no-fluff overview of permanent jewelry — what it is, how it's welded, who it's for, and why clients love it.

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How to choose your first chain

Gold-filled vs sterling silver vs 14k solid gold. Cable vs paperclip vs figaro. Match the right chain to the right client.

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The 22-item PJ starter kit checklist

Everything a new artist actually needs in week one — chains, findings, tools, packaging, and the soft tools clients never see.

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Techniques

7 min read

Jump ring fundamentals: gauge, mm, and gold standard

Everything you need to size, source, and weld jump rings cleanly the first time — including the open-vs-closed decision.

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Tools

8 min read

Pulse-arc welder vs butane torch — which one and when

A side-by-side breakdown of Sunstone, Orion, and butane setups so you pick the right tool for your studio, your speed, and your clients.

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Aftercare

5 min read

The aftercare conversation that protects your work

Word-for-word language for the aftercare moment, plus the printable card we send with every order.

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Business

9 min read

Pricing permanent jewelry without leaving money on the table

How successful PJ artists structure base pricing, charm upgrades, group bookings, and event minimums.

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The pop-up & event playbook

How to staff, light, charge, and book private events that turn one walk-up into 30 referrals.

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Training

7 min read

PJ training pathways — DIY, online, or in-person

Comparing self-study, online certifications, and hands-on training. Where each one shines and the traps to avoid.

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