Here is a tip for securing components during soldering from @mdtc_handmade_jewelry Alex uses clay. That is the green material you can see in this video that is used to secure the individual prongs of the setting. Then plaster is poured over that. The... more
Here is a soldering station tip from @cynosurej - “ I use a magnetic strip from IKEA to organize my solder station.” This is so simple but I love that you can make your station less cluttered just by giving the tools a home. Thanks for letting me... more
I use magnetic strips, so my tools can become magnetically charged. In this scenario I had to grind these tweezers down and the little bits of steel are staying attached magnetically. So a solution is to use the demagnetizer. It works in seconds. This... more
Here is a tip from @hghjewelryinstitute - “I use potato for fixing the prongs and soldering them, it makes supporting the prong setting very easy. I wish this tip be useful for our friends on Metalsmith Society.” Fun fact I started Metalsmith Society... more
Here is a tip for your lost stone from @ateliers_du_bijou_contemporain - “Looking for the lost ring or the 'grasshopper' jewel 💎 if you prefer. By the light of your phone 📱or your flashlight 🔦 Who has never experienced this problem? Raise your hand ... more
Here is a ring bender tip from @aimeesutanto - “One of my most often used tools in the studio: ring bender courtesy of @durstontools. Handy tip: using half round parallel pliers, bend the ends first to the required curve before bending the rest of the... more
For this week's #tooltalktuesday I wanted to show how having a pair of Ultra Flush Cutters from our friends @lindstromtools helps you cut your bezel wires flush in seconds. It is so nice and flat I don't have to do any additional filing or sanding. In... more
This video is in real time ☺️ our friend @silversmithingretreat has created an Ergonomic Bezel Setting Tool (this is the flat one) and I gave it a go. He designed this to make setting cabochons easier and less painful for jewelers suffering from... more
When soldering a ring shank to a backplate sometimes we end up with excess solder, in those instances I like these “Sanding Detailer Sticks” I’ll share some in my TOOLS story highlights, but you can find them from many retailers! You can get various... more
Amazing process video from @nevadaw @beamakerschool on creating hollow form beads - “Here’s probably my most time saving tip for soldering hollow form beads! Titanium wire ensures the solder won’t stick and spray flux is great for evenly coating all... more
My first time enameling since college! I am so grateful to @pmcsupplies for sending me their Programmable Tabletop Kiln. This amazing unit is under $800 dollars, easily fits on top of the bench where I do my soldering and heats to 2200°F. With it I... more
Love the simplicity of this DIY torch holder from @scottjamesjewelry thank you so much for sharing this with us! If you love the page and community please send me a tip! We could really use submissions of quick videos/reels. No tip is too simple,... more
Welding 14k gold chain to create studs with my @sunstoneweld pulse arc welder 🌞 for all the folks out there doing permanent jewelry here is another use for those pulse arc welders. You can create delicate chain studs using this technique, its much... more
I recently heard that reels help you to connect with new people but posts help you connect with the community you already have. If you have been with this community a little while let me know by leaving a comment! This tip is I photographed while... more
Protecting your stone from 🔥 thank you Sharon of @dreamsmith.jewelry for this one! “When I need to solder piece of jewelry with a gemstone, I make sure to keep the stone from being damaged by the flame 🔥 Here, for example, the stone in a saucer of... more
One soldering technique I use often is to place my solder chip underneath the solder seam and then position my flame above to pull the solder through. You can also subtly see that my hard solder was colored with a purple sharpie which is another great... more
Today’s tip is supported by @haroldstudio a small, woman owned business that sells a wide variety of castings that are perfect for adding a unique touch to the space in-between your cabochons! TIP: when I’m designing with little components like this I... more
A bunch of tips in this tutorial from @wire_and_wood_jewellery 😍 - “Few tips here for chain making that have made my life easier. I don’t have a jump ring maker so use my doming punches to make larger jump rings for chains - lots of size options and... more
CONGRATS @michellelenaejewelry ❤️I have partnered with Sunstone to GIVEAWAY a mPulse welder ($2400 value) to one lucky member of our community! Entering is super simple: Follow @sunstoneweld + @metalsmithsociety Every tag of a fellow jeweler is an... more
Here is are two tips for carving a stone setting from @estherkaojewelry - “In jewelry-making, there are many ways to achieve the same result. Making a bezel setting for a stone is a great example of that. In the past, I used to solder a seat in place.... more
