Premium Videos by Mechelle Lois
Mechelle Lois is a professional bench jeweler who was classically trained in jewelry making and repair at the highly regarded North Bennet Street School in Boston MA. Now based in her hometown of Pittsburgh PA, she enjoys stone setting, repair work, and creating custom designs. When not making jewelry, Mechelle enjoys traveling and spending time with her family.
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How to Resize a Ring
Sizing a ring is one of the most requested repairs a jeweler will see. Ganoksin instructor Mechelle Lois teaches you...
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How to Repair a Thin Ring Shank
Fixing a worn thin shank is an essential repair for rings. Learn how to re-shank a worn or split shank...
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How to Repair an Ear Wire
Earrings that dangle or have movement to them are often made with an ear wire. This is the portion of...
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How to String Pearls
Pearl stringing is a high-demand repair that is a great skill to have in your pocket. The same stringing technique...
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How to Finish a Chain End
Whether you want to finish a chain you bought by the foot or want to repair a clasp or jump...
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How to Repair a Chain
Next to ring sizing, chain repairs are the most common repair you will see because chains are regularly worn and...
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How to Make Sizing Beads to Size a Ring Down
Mechelle Lois demonstrates how to make sizing beads - a perfect solution for difficult to size rings. Mechelle goes over...
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How to Install a Figure 8 Catch
A figure 8 safety clasp is added to the box clasp of a link or bangle bracelet as a backup...
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How to Repair a Bezel by Patching
Over time, bezels can wear thin which opens the possibility of the stone breaking or falling out. There are multiple...
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How to Add a Safety Chain to a Bracelet
Safety chains prevent a bracelet from falling off of the wrist when a clasp fails. Safety chains are a necessary...
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How to Repair an Earring Post
Earrings with a post can break or bend from too much wear. Ganoksin instructor Mechelle Lois walks you through the...
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How to Repair a Channel on a Channel Set Ring
When a channel set ring needs to be repaired it is almost always because the channel has worn down over...
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How to Repair a Cuff Bracelet
Every time a cuff bracelet is worn it is squeezed on the wrist for a custom fit. This constant adjusting...
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How to Resize a Ring With a Stone
In part 2 of this series, instructor Mechelle Lois teaches you how to re-size a ring with a stone. Sizing...
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How to Install a Clasp
When the spring inside a clasp wears out a new clasp will need to be installed. Learn how to attach...
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How to Solder Two Rings Together
Mechelle Lois demonstrates how to solder two rings together. By soldering the base of the bands together, the rings will...
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How to Repair a Prong
Repairing a prong is one of the most requested repairs for a jeweler. In this video, Ganoksin instructor Mechelle Lois...
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