Torch Fired Enamel with @jessjewelry - “Let’s talk Torch fire enamel! This method uses copper shapes covered in granules of glass enamel powder. The powdered enamels are sifted onto the copper like sifting powdered sugar onto a dessert. (but... more
Here is a #diy torch holder from @hushandhavenstudio - “I use an extra large binder clip to secure my torch, keep the lines in order, and tuck it out of the way when I am done with it. Since I have such a small work bench, space is a precious... more
Over the years I’ve had many students say they felt nervous about using an acetylene or oxygen/acetylene (featured in this picture) torch system in their home or studio. I just set up my new Smith Little Torch (I had one years ago and am excited to... more
Here is a tip for when your torch tips get clogged. Someone from the community suggested this last year and we did a story about it (I’m sorry I can’t remember who it was!) Use distilled water and boil them for ten minutes! Easy peazy! I wish I had... more
Here is an awesome tip for your soldering station from @metalwerxstudio - “The lip of the soldering table is steel – the magnetic part is in the handle! We bought 2” heat shrink tube and rare earth magnets. To create the magnetic handle you heat the... more
Here is a tip for those using smaller torches from @silvermaplestudiome - “Since I use a small butane torch, I don’t have a lot of fire power. My son @northcountryblacksmith suggested I use copper sheet to reflect the heat back on my project. It... more
For this week’s #tooltalktuesday I’m keeping it short but sweet, I’m obsessed with my Automatic Torch Lighter. Is it a luxury? Kind of 😂but it truly saves you so much time at your soldering station and you can light your torch with one hand! I... more
Here’s a torch enameling tip from @tkiplinger - “I like to torch fire my enamels on a little basket of v-shaped wire mesh resting on an open tripod rather than on a trivet because it is more stable than a trivet. And I always make it a point to wear... more
Here is another way to hold your torch from @atelier_hanki 😄-“I use a wall hook as a torch holder. Works perfectly and it also matches with my torch 😀” LOVE. I really try to make my studio a place where I want to be that has cool design. Not necessary... more
Here is a tip for when your torch tips get clogged. I originally shared this back in 2019! Thought we could see it again! Use distilled water and boil them for ten minutes! Easy peazy! I wish I had the before video but my Little Torch was sputtering... more
Jeweler (and former co-worker of mine 💕) @hnossdesign dropping knowledge about her unique setting which is 18k gold on top and silver on the bottom, I had zero clue how she achieved this so she explained her process in great detail. - “A laminate is... more
Loved coming across this simple solution for storing your Smith Little Torch when not in use from @em_vee_es I have the magnetic stand sitting in my cart @riogrande, but am trying to keep to a tight budget 😫🤑 Do you have a torch stand? What piece of... more
