Do you have a ring clamp? I consider it an inexpensive, essential tool. Great for holding small bits when you need to file. Filing requires holding the metal securely and I just can’t hold something this small with my fingers! Hope this was helpful!... more
Here is a collet tip from @wire_and_wood_jewellery - “When making small collets, do you ever get them stuck in the block? I’ve tried all sorts - pliers, hammering, sticky tape to pull them out. One way to help release them is to turn the block upside... more
Here is a tip from @hannah.lynn.jewelry - “Did you know wine and champagne corks double as comfortable, handmade handles for your jewelry files? Just carve out enough space at the end of the cork for your file end to fit in. Enjoy! 🍷🍾” Thank you... more
I love a thick bezel, here are some tips to create corners for your gorgeous square or rectangular stones. Sponsored by @turquoise_moose where I get my rectangular, square and bar shaped turquoise. - Once you have scribed a line where your corner will... more
Here is a filing tip from @millathegoldsmith - “I like this method when several pieces need to be the same height. add 2 drills with the desired height, a little glue, then you can just file until you touch the drill bit 👍” This is a great tip for... more
Here is a filing tip from @crazyhorseclassics - “I frequently use negative space in my work, which requires a lot filing 90* corners and squaring off sawblade marks. I use a vise as a steady third hand to keep the metal fixtured. It reduces file... more
Comment “template” to get this tool sent to your DM. This steel circle template created by @lionpunchforge @marquisjewelryacademy is a fantastic addition to my toolbox. When I want to divide a ring for flushset stones, or engraving or balancing a... more
Here is a wax carving tip from @madneeco - scratch lines in your wax so you can file symmetrically! Really cool to watch this video and see the wax reach it’s final shape 😍 #waxcarving #lostwaxcarving
Here is a metal organization tip from @_kennalayne_ - “My name is makenna and I own Kenna Layne, an online, handmade jewelry shop. I store my silver in a file folder with labels, forever keeping my silver organized. I wanted to share this tip because... more
I’m doing a GIVEAWAY over on my Patreon page with @shopcanvas.co they are generously giving one of my active Patreons a Canvas Lamp with a wooden base! People have been DMing me asking what I really think 😁 and the honest truth is it’s my favorite way... more
Here is a tip I shared in my book, you can find it in the Stacking Rings Project - I use a miter jig to file a small flat spot onto a ring prior to soldering a decorative component or stone setting. It makes for a quick and easy solder seam! This is... more
Here is a split shank tip from @misjapaulina - “I used a butter knife to open the split. 😄 The key to making a split ring shank is sawing the split as precisely as possible after marking it with the caliper. If you missed the line, don’t worry. After... more
