Michelle Pajak-Reynolds chat with Travis Searle, host of MJSA’s Podcast, about her five favorite jewelry making tools and describes the impact each has had on her productivity and creativity while at her workbench.

Whether you’ve been making jewelry for decades or just starting your creative adventures, having the right tools that help take care of your hands are a must for every jewelry studio. These Lindstrom RX Pliers and Cutters are some of Michelle Pajak-Reynolds’s favorite jewelry making tools and have helped save her wrists from carpal tunnel pain.

Discover the magic of Herkimer Diamond mining in New York. Learn history, best mines, tools, and tips for finding these sparkling quartz crystals.

Intricate textures, patterns and forms featuring pin-set gemstones are a few of Michelle Pajak-Reynolds’s signature design elements. See how they’re made in this look behind the scenes.