Here is a hinge tip from @endeisjewelry for a video she created for @riogrande “There’s something so satisfying about creating hinges—adding both function and an edgy touch to these solitaire pendants. Once I ball one end of my sterling... more
DIY Wire Draw Bench from @shimell_madden - “A cost effective way to create your own draw bench using a boat winch and brackets. All you need a suitable length of wood around 120cm x 23cm. Attach the boat winch (aka hand winch) at one each and these... more
Bezel rocker VS. hammer setting — tip from @wildandroaming (formally NomadicPine)👇 “If you’re like me you probably started creating jewelry with fine bezel wire and manually using a bezel rocker to set your stones. But last year I leveled up and... more
If you use a tumbler to polish small pieces this tip is a game changer @quiettimejewelry - “Tired of hunting through your tumbler material for those smaller components? Make a holder so that all of your pieces stay together🙌” I use the same technique ... more
Today I rounded up all the amazing tumbler tips from the community. One thing we discussed since my other post about using copper wire to keep pieces together is that by using other materials: a silicon loop @genne_laakso , a tea holder... more
If you need to make jump rings (for the #metalsmithchallenge 😉) you can create your own tool by soldering a washer to a rod. The washer will make the rod easier to secure in a vise. From there you can wrap your wire. Also featured in this image are... more
If you ever have a ball fall off a piece after you set your stone (🤬🤷🏼♀️😭) @meritmade showed us a way to fix that! She soldered a ball onto a wire, drilled a hole where the ball needed to go (the drilled hole matched the gauge of the wire) then... more
Here is a genius way to cut your bezel wire from @seaneckel.jewelry he wrapped 3m painters tape around the wires once he got a perfect fit around the stone, this supported the wires while he sawed through them for a nice clean cut! -“Had to do minimal... more
For today’s #tooltalksaturday we are discussing the Chenier Cutter a.k.a Tube Cutting Jig from the bench of @estherweinbergjewellery - “My fave tool for holding wire to get the same length for earring posts or rivits…. You are assured of a perfect cut... more
Here is a solution for keeping larger chains from getting knotted in the tumbler from @loandchlo thread every 10th link ( or so, it’s not an exact science 😁) onto a thin wire and then twist the wire a few times! Thank you for sharing this, I will... more
Here is a tip that is super helpful for securing things when soldering from @auldmoon “Make horseshoe shapes out of binding wire and stick them into the brick to secure pieces when soldering!” Works great to secure wire pieces! This is awesome! I’d... more
Here is a tip for those using charcoal blocks in their soldering stations from @rustysjewellery - “Always wrap your charcoal block with binding wire before use. Charcoal can be prone to cracking and making a royal mess so keeping it wrapped tightly... more
Here is a tip for achieving the correct bezel height from @rosyrevolver (and a GIVEAWAY from @rosy.on.the.rocks 😁❤️) - “1. Measure the thickness of the stone’s edge. (Digital calipers recommended). 2. Select a bezel wire with a width that is no more... more
Here is a tip for protecting your metal while forming! Here I’m using the amazing @pepetools_usa Superior Ring Bending Tool - I bought a 1/16” urethane pad and cut a strip to accompany my wire! As my video shows you can form your rings without... more
Here is a tip for sanding a curve onto your bezel and preventing the bezel from bending from @amandabrittin - “Use your ring bezel and tape sand paper in the correct size area to sand the bezel to the correct curve. Since the bezel is soft and can... more
Here is an awesome solution for keeping decorative elements in place while soldering from @thesovereigncrow - ““ I make a lot of wide bands fabricated with various wire soldered to sheet. It’s hard to get wire to lay perfectly flat when soldering down... more
Here is a great tip for when you are soldering multiple small pieces from @emilymarquisdesigns - “I use thick gauge copper wire to collect and keep together my small pieces after soldering. It's helpful when quenching or pickling to pick up a larger... more
Here is a tip for making a split shank ring with regular wire from @ritualfemme - “Start with two rings same size, line up solder seams before binding together. Use stainless steel wire to bind the two rings together, stacked upon each other. Place in... more
In this week’s @pepetools_usa Rolling Mill Mini Series post, I want to discuss some of the main uses and benefits of having a rolling mill in your studio (besides texturing sheet which I promise to cover in greater depth in a future post!) If you have... more
Here is a tip to repair your broken honeycomb from @mylnebridgehouse - “Your broken soldering mat can be repaired very effectively by sewing it back together with fine iron wire (28g binding wire)- this one has been broken and repaired for longer than... more
