Metalsmith Society Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Tips

Here is a stone storage tip from @rcs.bench - “ They use pill organizers to sort out their small stones for stone setting practice! They have them all labeled, but the caddies are translucent so it's also easy to see what's in there as well. They... more

Here is a tip to store you’re stamps from @shopswss - “I saw the recent post on stamp storage and I thought I would send a few photos of how I store mine. I used to keep them in the cases they came in, but now I assign a number to each font and put... more

Amazing and affordable over the bench organizer from @norosesjewelry - “My spouse and I purchased an adjustable over-the-sink kitchen organizer for dishes, glasses, etc. It was very affordable and has been a time- and sanity-saver for months. I... more

Here is a stone organizing tip from @thenomadicpine - “💎 Stone Storage Tip 💎 I often get asked how I store my tools + stones while living on the road. Here’s a reel showing you how! All you need is a three ring binder, index cards, double sided... more

Here is a storage tip from @pohpohcito - “Bought a roll of 🧲 magnetic strip🧲 with adhesive backing. It's great for turning any surface on your bench into, (duh) a magnetic one! Super handy for organizing the small mandrils jewelers use for sanding... more

Here is a great storage solution for wire @zil.jewelry - “For the longest time, I was using those Sterlite plastic drawer towers to house my wires. But I didn’t have enough drawers to separate each gauge so a few spools would sit in the same drawer... more

Here is a storage solution for saw blades especially if you live in a humid climate from @willowandtwigg “How do you store yours?! 🤩⚒️ This week I had to come up with an alternative storage solution for my jewellery saw blades. I had been keeping... more

I’ve been keeping my @lindstromtools pliers within reach and neatly organized with this clever tip that was shared by @marquisjewelryacademy! An over-the-door hand towel bar makes the perfect storage solution. Got your own genius studio organization... more

I love this bur storage solution from @piecesofstarrjewelry - “1/2 inch brass pipe ends and coupling (purchased from Home Depot :), I tried 3/4 inch and it’s too wide-you want them to stand up a bit more so 1/2 inch is best! Also in the bottom of one... more

Here is another sandpaper storage solution from @Doris.in.the.hamptons (I can’t get enough 😂) she uses this gorgeous magazine holder from @ikeausa 🤯 I love the idea of just walking over to it, and grabbing what I need versus searching through my... more

Here is a two in one tip from @silent.g.designs use one of these awesome storage clipboards to stash your sandpaper and you can also clip the sandpaper while you are sanding and the board will provide a nice flat surface. Thank you for sharing this!!... more

Love this organizational tip from @jessiephoenix - “Organize your little burs and bits with a knife magnet! Takes so little room on the bench and makes each piece easy to see and reach for. I also drilled holes in the top for additional drill bit... more

Here is a #diy ✨Test Tube Sawblade Storage✨ tutorial from @lasa_joyas - “You need test tubes, these are 15mm x 150mm, this size works great for me and the saw blades fit perfectly. The wood piece I've used is hand cut to fit 5 test tubes, 220mm x 50mm... more

Here is another storage solution for your gemstones and findings 😍 from @love_beyond_the_moon -“I love these acrylic makeup drawers for easy access when working on a collection because I can easily see all of my stones, there's even room for points or... more

Yesterday we discussed removal of tarnish from silver pieces and today we are focusing on prevention + a GIVEAWAY (CLOSED WINNER TBA) from @kernowcraft the best way to handle tarnish is to try to prevent it in the first place. Over time sterling... more

Here are some wonderful organization ideas from the beautiful studio of @kajsjewelry - “I love giving old pieces a new purpose, and have found that many of the antiques passed down from my grandparents and retired jewelers have found a new home in my... more

Here is a storage solution for your needle files from @wishfishjewellery - “Here is my solution for separating files and preventing them from scratching each other - simple USED (because we reuse 😊) plastic straws cut into three parts are long enough... more

Here is a great way to turn a wire hanger into storage for your pliers and tweezers from @refraction_manufacturing - “Using a wire coat hanger you can maximize space on your work bench. Bending a small circle to start gives you an anchor point to... more

Here is another storage solution from @strongmedicinestudio - “I found an old belt at a thrift store to be turned into something artsy, and it sat and sat. I rearranged my studio, bringing in a new bench and wanted a place to put my large tools.... more

Here are some fantastic storage ideas from @rk_goudsmid - “I store my most used items on this pegboard, which I got from IKEA. The IKEA pegboard has a lot of different options when it comes to compartments and sizes of the board itself. This way you... more