How to Become a Silversmith

Silversmiths have existed for hundreds of years, and though they are rarer in the modern world than in eras past, their craftsmanship and work remains highly respected and desirable.

The training to become a silversmith can take many years, and aspiring smiths often serve as apprentices to older, more experiences craftsmen.

Many regions have silversmith guilds or networks, which allow aspiring smiths to find possible teachers and begin an apprenticeship.

Prior to the advent of factory mass production, a silversmith was often a standard artisan in any large town.

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Wait till the flame starts to not be as long on the high flame setting before filling.

With the torch flame turned off, turn the torch upside down and fill for 10 seconds or until it sputters.

The museum’s owner, an eighth-generation silversmith named Ben Zion David, sits at a workstation, his blackened hands hammering at a thin strand of silver thread.

A master silversmith with more than 50 years of experience, Crabtree specializes in museum-sanctioned restoration and conservation methods.

Every second year, the Mexican government awards accomplished silversmiths in Mexico with the Hugo Salinas Price National Silver Prize as part of a national effort to honor and encourage the rich, historic art of Mexican silverwork.

The delicate beauty of a talented young silversmith’s creations echoes that found in the natural world, writes Diane Parkes.

Suffice to say Venegas, who lives and works in Ogden, proudly declares himself a 16th-generation silversmith.

Silversmiths combine art and metalworking skills to craft items out of silver.

Silversmiths are imaginative individuals with an artistic flair and strong visualization and drawing skills.

With vast industry experience and starting capital, some silversmiths venture into self-employment by establishing their own shops.

The various elements of a silversmith’s work environment can vary greatly depending on their employment structure.

The working hours of a self-employed silversmith may vary greatly, depending on the needs of a silversmith.