Metalsmith Society Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Tips

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

Listen to this week’s podcast! In eight minutes I discuss tips shared by our community for rust prevention and also what to do once it happens. The link to listen to my podcast is in my profile but be sure to follow the show on Apple Podcasts or... more

Craftoptics are magnification eyeglasses that have changed the game for me! If you have been on the fence about ordering a pair, just go for it!! This pair was made for me, with my prescription! ⁣ ⁣ Working with them allows me to sit with great... more

Polishing in tiny spaces...Love this polishing tip from @suethomascreative - "The spaces between these primrose petal earrings are so small but need a hi shine like the rest of the flower. Pull open a cotton bud and spin onto a small diamond burr and... more

Now is the time to refine your gold scraps with @garfieldrefining gold was 2,335.30 per oz yesterday. 🚨Insane. ⁣ ⁣ To order your free shipping label comment including the words “I want a label” and I will DM you the link! ⁣ ⁣ The process couldn’t be... more

Jump ring making tip from @brianaharrison_metals “My jewelry tip videos are always my most popular on the tok, so I suppose I’ll share them here too 🤍 I always feel like things we do as artist seem obvious to other like minded folk butttttt from my... more