Here is a #diy needle file handle from @spindlekate - “I swiped a few of my kitty’s foam ball cat toys as really inexpensive holders for my smallest needle files. ⠀⠀ Choose a drill bit slightly smaller than file shaft and drill a small hole ¾ of the... more
Love this forming #diy tool (and bonus file handles) from @rudeparasol - “It’s been tough finding a short wood form north of 2” diameter for trueing up larger cylinders. A few nights ago I thought ‘a-ha! cheap rolling pins!’ Taking this $9 pin apart... more
Here is a tip to easily transform your file into a sanding stick from @dapontejewellery - just wrap the file with sandpaper and some tape and it can help you get into those hard to reach spots! Thank you fo sharing this with us!... more
Here is a quick video demonstrating FLUSH SETTING from Instructor Jeff Georgantes here he explains how he makes his flush setting tool - “To make the flush setting burnisher. In my home studio I use old burs, but I started teaching flush setting... more
Love this #diy needle file holder from @doublemoondesign - “I drilled small holes in one row and big holes in the second row which accommodates the files I use frequently. Each is spaced far enough apart so they never touch and it's easy for me to... more
Here is a tip for soldering a bezel onto a curved surface from @theloveleighlocket - “If you want to incorporate a bezel into a wide band ring and use the band as the backplate...you will have to file the bottom of the bezel into a curved shape to... more
Here is a #diy tool from @jessjewelry - “I saw you story the other day about favorite handmade tools. This is mine. I used an old file tang and sawed it out to make a bezel pusher. The old file is now used to dress my rubber wheels and such.” This is... more
#sponsored This mini tutorial on making tiny oval cabochon settings is sponsored by @turquoise_moose and you can purchase these gorgeous, calibrated cabochons from them. You can buy one get one 50% off with code MSS (visit turquoisemoose.com) through... more
Here is a ring enlarging tip from @artyrtyrkerson - “Quick tip for ring sizing: after cutting through the shank and opening it up to the proper size (I usually leave it half or quarter size smaller so I can file it nicely), I round down the edges... more
Here is tip for identifying your different file cuts from @kkmetalwerk4640 - “I got tired of trying to locate the right file cut so bought some inexpensive nail polish to color code my files. 0 is red, 2 is blue, 4 is purple. I do have a few other... more
Here is a tip for setting super thick bezels sponsored by @turquoise_moose (and featuring one of their gorgeous turquoise bars) Once you have your setting created you will want to chamfer the edge. This is done by filing a 45 degree angle on the top... more
Here is a file modification from @diannabdesigns - “Here is how to modify a triangle needle file using a mizzy wheel and flexshaft for getting into those tiny corners! The wheel I use is called a Mizzy Wheel or and can be found @riogrande: Heatless... more
