Great tip for those using solder paste from @willowandtwigg - "This might be worth a try! ๐ฅ Solder paste is brilliant stuff when it is new and fresh, but can quickly become a pain to use when it gets old and dries outโฆ I shared a reel last year... more
Here is a technique for soldering granulation balls from @ochre.metals "I can't always get my hands on metalsmithing supplies in my country. Sometimes I have to get creative. I came up with a way to do granulation using what I always have on hand. ... more
Torch fired enamel tips from the talented @tkiplinger - โฃโฃ โฃโฃ โWhen I first got into vitreous enameling, I used a torch to fire my enamel paintings because I did not have a kiln in my fledgling studio. Though I now have a kiln, I still prefer using a... more
A fantastic tool but also a technique to prep a ring seam for soldering. โIf you see light, it ainโt right!โโฃ โฃ COMMENT โBENDING TOOLโ for a link to this awesome tool from Pepe.โฃ โฃ This ring bending tool can also help shape a soldered ring and bend 60... more
Here is a tip for creating a splitshank ring from @mossrockmetals - โThere are so many ways to make a triple split shank ring, but so far my favorite is using a honey comb soldering board that comes with pins to hold my work down (I purchased mine... more
Here is a tip for getting a flush seam prior to soldering, it works on rings and thicker bezel settings as well from @jen_surine -โ Thatโs right, especially on wide bands, I donโt mess around with trying to file the ends perfectly so they come... more
A soldering tip with DIY props and a tweezer modification from @theschoolofjewellery.ie - โI use paper clips in the workshop to make little aids to help with the processes of making. Sometimes I use them to make these hold down clips and sometimes I... more
I mostly use my @sunstoneweldjewelry mPulse pulse arc welder for tacking components to solder, like this tube setting I added to this ring! I can quickly secure things and then soldering is a breeze! Happy to answer any questions!! โฃ โฃ Comment: โI am... more
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Here is a soldering tip from @rsalley.designs - โI took the paperclip idea that was recently shared and use titanium wire (1.3mm). The advantage of titanium is solder wonโt stick to it.๐ Thanks for the tip. Itโs fabulous! I additionally use the... more
Ever had a bezel or decorative element fall off after soldering? Hereโs a quick tip to help you avoid that. After pickling your piece, always check the entire seam to ensure itโs continuousโboth inside and out. You can use magnifiers, your phoneโs... more
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Here is a hinge tip from @endeisjewelry for a video she created for @riogrande โฃโฃ โฃโฃ โThereโs something so satisfying about creating hingesโadding both function and an edgy touch to these solitaire pendants. โฃโฃ โฃ Once I ball one end of my sterling... more
โจ ๐๐ผ๐บ๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐ โ๐๐๐ฐ๐โ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐โ๐น๐น ๐๐ ๐๐ผ๐ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐น๐ถ๐ป๐ธ ๐๐ผ ๐๐ถ๐ด๐ป ๐๐ฝ ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ ๐ฒ๐๐ฎ๐น๐๐บ๐ถ๐๐ต ๐๐ฐ๐ฎ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐บ๐! Hereโs a glimpse at one of @lucywalkerjewelry tutorials: creating a bezel for a princess cut stone ๐ Filing that V-notch before bending the corners is crucial, and using... more
Do you need to resize a ring with a stone? Here is a heat shield tip from @jen_surine ๐ฅโฃ โฃ โWhen Iโm sizing a ring with a stone that canโt take the heat from the torch, I love using this chunky gel that acts as a thermo shield to the areas that canโt... more
Here is a tip for soldering hinges! โ๏ธ๐ฅ from @willowandtwigg โ โA few of you asked how I kept the silver tube from moving when I was attaching the hinges for my final project book locket. My solution was simple โ graphite pencil lead. Not only does... more
