Thirty Day Character Challenge: Feanor by eris_of_imladris  

Prompt 27

Prompt 27: Beyond the Tales. Create a links list of at least eight sources of information that will help you understand an aspect of your character's life. For example, you may collect links that help you better understand the character's profession or a pursuit important to that character (e.g., hunting or harp playing). You may collect links on magic or mythology related to that character (e.g., telepathy or the trickster archetype). You may collect links related to the setting where the character lives, relevant real-world history, or anything related to that person at all. You do not need to read all eight sources; the idea is to have a starting point for future research and reference.

Because I basically have no idea how smithing and gem crafting work, this is what I’ll focus on for my resources:

1. https://www.interweave.com/article/jewelry/about-jewelry-metalsmithing/ - Basic explanation of the jewelry making process.
2. https://www.gemsociety.org/article/getting-started-in-metalsmithing-choosing-tools/ - Reference for tools used in metalsmithing.
3. http://www.popularmechanics.com/home/how-to-plans/how-to/a4087/how-to-make-a-forge/ - Step by step process of how a forge is built and used.
4. https://www.gemsociety.org/article/gem-cutting-terms/ - A guide to gem cutting terms and standard shapes.
5. https://nature.berkeley.edu/classes/eps2/wisc/teleport/howcut.html - Techniques and terms for gem cutting and polishing.
6. https://www.artofmanliness.com/2011/07/14/blacksmithing-primer/ - Blacksmithing for beginners.
7. https://adventure.howstuffworks.com/outdoor-activities/hiking/gem-hunting.htm - How gem hunting works.
8. https://abana.org/ - Homepage for the Artist-Blacksmith’s Association of North America.