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

Tips

Thank you @gerardi_setting_school for letting me share these tips on **How to center the stone πŸ’Ž **⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ β€œTo achieve a perfectly centered stone, the claws must be bent perfectly in line with the four star facets of the diamond table, so that they... more

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Here is a polishing tip from @foxtailjewelry ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ β€œIf I’ve learned anything from my journey in metals, it’s that there’s a tool for EVERYTHING β€” often times, it’s as simple as saving an old piece of gift wrapping string for situations just like this!... more

Tip for using a Square Collet (Bezel) Block from @jacothejeweller⁣ ⁣ β€œHere’s an excerpt (from our latest full-length tutorial video) discussing one technique we use to create a perfect, tapered square bed for this particular ring’s collet.⁣ ⁣ Full... more

This is not the post I had planned for today, but it has come to my attention. That bad actors on Facebook are once again selling fake Metalsmith Society merch. ⁣ ⁣ 😑 It’s so frustrating when I see this happen because I know I’m powerless to do... more

Do you have any of these books?!? Let me know in the comments!! I have had Tim's book since I attended Pratt 2005 it will always be evergreen. LOVE the ECO jewelry Handbook as well, no other book quite like that! Check out my Book Recommendations... more

Can you tap that heart button to support the podcast?!? Have you listened to the latest episode with @allieperrydesigns oh how we laughed and we only went off on a few tangents 🀣 ⁣ You can find the podcast everywhere you listen to podcasts, Apple,... more

If you use wire solders, use this tip from @hebel.design "To keep wire solder always identifiable, fold end of wire once for EASY, twice for MEDIUM AND 3 times for HARD. Never mistake solder again!" I learned this in college back in 2005 and it's... more

Love this wax tip from @waxcarvers ⁣(comment β€œsend me classes”) to learn more. ⁣ β€œYou can use paper punches with your sheet wax. Simply insert, punch, and you have a perfect shape every time! I’m using .8mm sheet but this one can also take thicker.... more

✨ It’s an Electrode Sharpener from @sunstoneweldjewelry this tool is not required it just makes your life a helluva bit easier. This tool is for the electrode used on pulse arc welders which needs to be clean and sharp. If you are someone that has... more

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