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Wearing silver jewelry on adventures can be a great way to wear your adventure jewelry, but it's essential to take proper care to ensure your jewelry remains in good condition and can continue with you on adventures for many years to come. I mean, jewelry is meant to be worn, not sit in a box. Here are some tips on how to wear your silver jewelry on adventures:  Choose the right pieces:    - Opt for jewelry that is durable and less likely to get damaged. I always choose studs (you could back them up with these) and dangle earrings that clip onto my ears. I always use extra caution wearing bracelets and rings especially if I know I will...

What made me get into metalsmithing? Well, I was in between jobs and looking for a more creative outlet. Honestly, I cannot for the life of me remember why I decided to sign up for that beginner metalsmithing class through the City of Fort Collins, but I am so glad that I did. . The City of Fort Collins has this really amazing program called "The Recreator" and three times a year, they release classes, outdoor activities, and more all for a reasonable price. Well, one year, I decided to sign up for Intro to metalsmithing. At the time, I was working for Avid 4 Adventure, which was a summer only outdoor camp for kids, I loved it, and wanted to continue...