Here is resizing tip from @fluxjewelrystudio - “How I protect the s*** outta your stones if your ring needs to be sized...sometimes I use this thermopaste stuff, sometimes I submerge the area with stones into wet sand before heating. Always lots of... more
Here is a sweat soldering tip from @lainebenthalljewelry - “Melt the solder to the smaller pieces first, preferably with a flat side so that it will lie flush and connect without any gaps. Once the solder is melted to the smaller part, heat the... more
Here is a soldering tip from @silverdayturquoise - “This is what I call my soldering oven. It's a way to contain, and hence better control, the heat from my torch, and I use it a lot, whether I'm doing jewelry repairs or fabrication. The construction... more
Here is a soldering tip from @analeewolfjewelry - "For small workshops, with a small table it is important to be able to solder and continue working quickly. Putting the soldering stone and all the small material inside an oven pan makes it possible... more
PREVENTING FIRESCALE - To explain the cause of firescale I have borrowed an exert from Tim McCreight’s Complete Metalsmith if you don’t own that book it is an essential and you can find on my book recommendations page!! - “When copper bearing alloys... more
Here is a tip for making uniform earring wires, every time from @spritzfireandice - “I follow a 3 part method that produces consistently reliable results when making ear wires with balled ends. I prefer 21 guage Argentium Silver as the balls I melt... more
Here is a soldering tip from @rootsmetals (be sure to check out her episode of SOCIETY CHAT today 😄) - “This soldering tip, which I got from a @riogrande video, has saved so many bezel wires from melting at my hands. It's pretty simple. First, you... more
For this week’s #tooltalktuesday I am showing off my new ultrasonic, solution and basket all available at @gesswein.jewelry but first let’s back it up… What is an ultrasonic and is it a necessary item? An ultrasonic cleans jewelry using ultrasound... more
Just a reminder, if you are new to jewelry making, I have a free download of resources to help you with your journey!😃 once you sign up I will email you my download which includes: Where To Take Classes (including online), my suggestions for tools to... more
Here is a tip for “seasoning” your solder pick from @myth_and_stone - “ I learned this tip at the New Approach Jewelry School.....dip the tip of your titanium solder pick in a 50/50 mixture of boric acid and denatured alcohol and touch it to your... more
Are you new to jewelry making?!? If so, we are super happy you are here! I often get emails asking about my favorite torch, tools to get started, where to buy materials and where to take classes. So I created an email list specifically for beginners.... 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
Head over to my blog today!! These are just some of the articles are resources you can find over at Metalsmithsociety.com some of my personal favorites are about email marketing for your small jewelry business, how to order materials for your next... more
Here is a soldering tip from @boomccarthy1709 - “Carve a channel in a soft soldering block with a separating disk. It’s easiest to carve if you start at the far end, hold your flex shaft in one place, and push the soldering board toward the flex... more
This is your PSA check your torch for leaks weekly! The FDA guidance is to not use soap and water solutions contain animals fats or petroleum or both. Soaps containing these can leave residues in your valve and they are flammable and can ignite. If... more
Here is a tip for safely securing your torch tank from @bethanyjo__jewelry - “To support and prevent my tank from tipping over I have always used a bungee cord, wrapping it around not only my tank but the leg of my workbench as well. This past... more
Here is a tip for putting on a file handle from @marta.oms - “Do you know that files are sold without handle? Being able to use comfortable files to work depends on knowing how to put a handle on them. I learned it at Jewelry school when I was a... more
Here is a video in real time showing a tip for creating a melted ball from @hammeredheartjewelryco “Creating perfectly round balls (that don’t have a flat bottom). I used a larger circular burr to carve the size ball I needed into my hard charcoal... more
Here is an incredible process video from @kathrynreidjewellery - “Dog Nose Ring in memory of Theo 🤍 Our dog Theo passed away in August and I’m still lost without the wee man. I’ve created this piece in memory of him and for all the doggos we’ve loved... 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
