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

Tips

TIP OF THE YEAR 🏆 Here is a soldering tip from @marionwild - “I use binder clips on the ends of cross locking tweezers for help with soldering things in place. I prefer this over the swivel base because it’s using gravity to keep the tweezers in... more

SOUND ON For this week’s #tooltalktuesday I’m sharing something I picked up while I was at @grstools last year taking an engraving class. If magnetized tools got you down, invest in a demagnetizer! Every time we share magnetized storage, people have... more

Here is a great storage solution for your stamps from @arobwraps - “Rifle ammo boxes are perfect for storing/organizing your small-medium sized stamps! Rifle ammo boxes are pretty inexpensive and just one box holds 50+ stamps. I also like to throw in... more

Here is a storage tip from @doublemoondesign - “To organize my bench I used my daughter's old Ikea shelf with hooks. It's easy to grab the tools when I need them. I can use them and hang them back up without interrupting my work-flow. I've added a... more

Here is a #diy bur holder from @lisakatrinap - “Here is my recent ‘use what you have’ creation for my home studio, a bur holder! I used a cardboard box, and some Dewalt drill bits.” Thank you for sharing this with us! It looks great 🙌 #storage... more

Here is a tip for organizing your gemstones from @mineralandmine - “I love organization and I have my own method for organizing my cabs. After gem shows I immediately sit down to organize my stone boxes and sort new materials. I use a tiny sticker... more

Here are some great storage solutions for tools from @tribomo - “I like to have the tools that I use more frequently right on my bench so I can access them easily but my bench, which is not a traditional jeweler’s bench, doesn't have drawers! Instead... more

Here is a tip for storing your gemstones from @maievangelista - “A neat trick my friend, @li.ap taught me on organizing gemstones: Coin Binder Sleeves! No more digging through ziplocks and tiny containers. I can finally see all my stones and keep... more

Here is a great storage tip from @ringgoldnicole - “I have carabiners everywhere to hold ring sizers, rulers, etc.” This is a fantastic idea! Thanks for letting me share Nicole! #JewelryStudioOrganization #OrganizationIdeas #jewelersstudio

Here is a storage tip from @ringgoldnicole - “ I use magnetic 🧲 knife strips to hold my tools which helps keep my work surfaces spacious.” Love this idea! Thank you for letting us share! #organizationtips #jewelrystudioorganization #jewelrystudio... more

Here is a studio organization tip from @marquisjewelryacademy - “Installing these cube organizers from @thesteadyhand in the @marquisjewelryacademy literally took 15mins. Organizing them on the other hand...I'll be fussing with all the possibilities... more

Here is a tweezer storage tip from @thejewellershub - “This tweezer stand right here is one of the handiest (and simplest) things. Setting your bench up to work just right for you is crucial. I'm always looking at ways to improve my set up. A simple... more