Here is a setting tip from @marquisjewelryacademy - “When I'm setting a station necklace like this on a rotating vise (GRS Multi-purpose) the chain can get caught up below. I use a spare baggie to hold the chain clear of my Thermoloc ( @grstools ) and... more
Have you ever bent an earring post while hammer setting a piece in thermoloc?? 🙋♀️ This was happening to me because I wasn’t using enough thermoloc and I didn’t have my post fully supported. @marquisjewelryacademy stopped by my studio and showed me... more
Here is a stone setting tip, if your piece has a bail or backplate larger than the setting itself cover the entire piece with thermoloc when you go to set the bezel. It will protect the rest of the piece from any accidental scratches or dings. I’ll... more
This video is in response to some questions I’ve received about removing a piece from Thermoloc-Loc. As someone who in the past used boiling water and also a microwave the craft heat gun is by far the best, quickest way. Many years ago... more
It’s a question a lot of folks ask. This 👆 gray stuff is called Thermoloc made by @grstools it’s non-toxic and biodegradable! It is a reusable plastic that you use to secure your work for stone setting. It is an essential tool I use daily in my... more
For this week’s #tooltalktuesday I wanted to talk about my Durston Bench Vise ( Part # 158.072) from our friends at @ottofrei1940 I need to add a bench vise to my list of *essential* tools because they are so incredibly useful. Before I got my hands... more
If you are using @grstools Thermoloc to secure a small bezel for hammer setting you can keep your piece in there while you carefully polish your bezel. I find it gives me something to hold on to! The wheel I use is from @ottofrei1930 it’s their... more
This month one of my @patreon members will win this @pepetools_usa Engraving Block AND a Superior Ring Bender ($790 value) Why do I want you to be a Patreon? Your support of $5.50/month or $59.40/annual means THE WORLD TO ME. It support me... more
Today I was finishing up these earrings and wanted to share a technique for setting thicker bezels (.5mm -1mm) which are my favorite kind of bezels ☺️ I am using a Foredom hammer handpick with a modified anvil tip. If you want more info on these I... more
Tip for work holding from @johnnyoro using @grstools thermoloc to create a holder where the ring is easily removed. Also some fantastic footage of cutting a seat! @johnnyoro is one of my engraving instructors and has some amazing content on his... more
Here is a technique for securing your work while stone setting from @alwaysaleda - “The t-plate from GRS is a Godsend. I haven’t got a ball-vise, (or the room for one at the moment!) so I use this in their ring clamp for setting stones in flat or... more
For this week’s #tooltalktuesday I wanted to show a versatile tool I’ve been using for years to hold my work: The @grstools Multi Purpose Vise for the Benchmate Mounting System. If you’ve already invested in the Benchmate System this vise is such a... more
For this week’s #tooltalktuesday I’m showing off my @grstools MicroBlock XL (Part # 103.773 @ottofrei1930) I have had experience on all of the vises from GRS and I can confirm this is the perfect size between the GRS MicroBlock and the GRS Standard... more
#affiliate For this week’s #tooltalktuesday I’m talking about Thermo-Loc from @grstools available from our friends @ottofrei1930 but I’m also peppering in some tips and I welcome any member of the community who also works with Thermo-Loc to share... more
#sponsored These tips on creating rectangular (or square) shaped settings are sponsored by @turquoise_moose they sell a wide variety of gorgeous, high quality turquoise and are offering our community $10 off your order with code METALSMITHSOCIETY... more
Here is a tip to make those mini files a bit more comfortable from @goudsmederijlamoon - “Thermoloc (by @grstools ), great for so many jobs. Of course you can use it to hold jewelry in place while setting the stones. But have you ever thought of this... more
#sponsored This mini tutorial on making tiny oval cabochon settings is sponsored by @turquoise_moose and you can purchase these gorgeous, calibrated cabochons from them. You can buy one get one 50% off with code MSS (visit turquoisemoose.com) through... more
Next time you have a stuck stone you can try this tip from @vwgypsyarts - “I was looking for a way to get a mug stone out today and came up with this simple idea from what I had around the house. A glue stick. Heat it up with my lighter and it easily... more
Follow up to yesterday’s reel ☺️ a bunch of folks asked about how you go about setting thicker bezels. I often hammer set when working with bezels that are .6mm-1mm thick. This can be done in several ways! In this video I’m using a setting punch made... more
