One of my Patreons will win an entire year membership to @lucywalkerjewellery Metalsmith Academy. I also have a FREE MEMBERSHIP available, you are not eligible for the giveaway but I will have other content and it gives you an idea. 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 “𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐞... more
This video was almost ASMR 😂 This is Seat Check, a green disclosure powder I use when setting stones with carved seats. It allows me to see where the stone is sitting uneven so I can incrementally remove material and get the seat of the stone sitting... more
Made in Japan, this Midori Green compound from @gesswein.jewelry is specially designed for a mirror finish (can be used on platinum, gold and silver.) I love that it isn’t as messy as other compounds, doesn’t create black streaks and require a serious... more
Great video from @torbjornjewellery - “If you’re wanting to include granulation in your designs in silver or gold, I’ve found the best technique is to use a charcoal block and use a ball burr to create round seats in your block. These burrs work well... more
Soldering a straight, centered jump ring/bail every time! This video was made possible by @haroldstudio who sent me all of these incredible castings. Use code SOCIETY to save 10% through 5/12. If you want a link and a BONUS SOLDERING TIP, comment... more
Do you want a code to save $5 off your order of $50 from @halsteadjewelrysupplies COMMENT including the words “Send me the code” and I will DM the promo and the link to shop! Halstead has thousands of chain options, clasps, earring findings, jump... more
Here is the bench pin modifcation discussed in Episode 10 of the podcast “Modifying Jewelry Tools” from @kellielizabethjewelry I love how Kelli used the round file to create a groove perfect for holding rings and larger jump ring coils. Have you... more
This is why I absolutely love this community, because I am always learning and have folks way more experienced that are able chime in! Thank you Bill Hawkes Reynolds for sharing how this works: “This process causes a galvanic cell reaction between... more
Here are some awesome #diy wire jigs created by students of @jayneredman during a workshop - “Increase your productivity by making custom jigs for shapes in wire! Students used wooden dowels, 1/16” steel welding rod, thermal plastic, delrin and... more
Here is a tarnish removing tip from @kaypeajewelry - "I used to avoid using the spools of tarnished silver chain I have because I dreaded trying to clean them. I figured I would give this trick a try and it was SO EASY! I took a heat proof bowl and... more
Love this soldering tip shared by @willowandtwigg - "This is the method I use to solder posts to earrings! ⚒️ For a long time I used to use serrated tweezers clamped in a ‘third hand’ holder, but found it really fiddly to get them into position and... more
Tip for making a wide ring shank from @thirdirisjewelryco - "This ring shank stencil is super helpful when making a wide band ring. You can adjust the width and length to make it the exact size you want. I usually just stencil it onto a piece of... more
