Here is a tip for cleaning up a backplate, it’s just one way of doing it and I’d love to hear and see your way of doing it! First I use a sanding roll to quickly shape any big ridges sticking out, then I use a barrette file #2 cut, using controlled... more
#sponsored For this week’s #tooltalktuesday I formed a thick bezel using my Swanstrom Pliers and Cutters Set (Item #: 111026). exclusively available from our friends at @riogrande. If you are a beginner and looking for a set of pliers to get started... more
Here is a template tip from @theelkandowl - “I would love to get an RT blanking die made for this ring but in the meantime, I have sawn out a bronze pattern in 20 gauge that I can easily trace. It’ll hold up far better than the index card pattern that... more
Here is a bench modification AND polishing tip from @lierreworks - “I like to add a satin texture to my clasps and tags on my chains to give them a nice finished look. But as you know, polishing a chain can be extremely dangerous. It can easily get... more
Here is a sawing tip from @lucywalkerjewellery - “Quick tip for extreme saw blade control - check out my thumb guiding the blade from underneath - this works a treat when cleaning up the sides with a saw instead of a file 🥰🙌🏻” THIS 🙌 thanks for... more
Here is a wax carving tip from @moonandforge - “For wax carvers frustrated with the time it takes to file or sand off machine marks on new waxes, use Sheetrock screen instead of sandpaper (which can put tiny bits of carbide in your wax, causing... more
Here is a tip for stamping your work from @drugstorecowgirljewelry - “We’ve all forgotten to put our makers or metal purity stamp on a piece and then soldered something to the top, like an embellishment. So annoying! Sure, you could stamp out a tiny... more
Here is a bench modification from @fabrica.jewellery - “I just wanted to share my cost free, latest bench mod. A slot! It’s so handy 👍 Three holes, with a 8mm bit,drilled at an angle to face my lamp and tilt the face of the tool towards me. Perfect... more
Here is a bezel tip from @wendyjonewmetaldesigns - "There are times when sanding down a bezel to the proper height of the stone is easier or makes more sense than cutting or filing. This is true for when the bezel you have is just a smidge taller... more
Here is a tip for sanding backplates from @jtower_jewelry - “Here is my process for making the back plate flush without killing your hands: 1. Saw around the piece close to the bezel (not shown in my photo) 2. Using my mini 3” bench grinder from... more
Here is a plier modification from @tinsley_james - “My tip of the day is to modify a pair of chain nose pliers for safe easy and accurate stone removal. Simply use a diamond file, burr or cutting disk to grind the one side into a hook and the other... more
This is a little soldering tip I put together this morning for you! Many of my stud earrings will not sit flat on a file ring surface so I like to press them into my Kaiser Lee Board (shared by @thewildpine awhile back 🙌) this is also a useful... more
