We should all borrow this tip for cleaning our sweeps, thank you so much for sharing this @sawyerrileyjewelry - “since ferrous and non-ferrous metals should be separated before refining, I keep a magnet inside a paper towel attached to my lamp and I... more
If you don’t own a miter jig (which is an amazing tool btw) but would like an easy way to support a wire while you file it flat - drill a hole in your bench pin! Thanks for sending me this technique @gemmabybp #metalsmithsociety #metalsmithy... more
This is from jeweler @apprendre_la_bijouterie her gorgeous blog is written in French but her pictures reveal great tips! Here she has colored coded her mini files and burs in handmade blocks. Anything to make organizing and finding stuff easier!! I... more
In response to my recent story requesting prong tips for a member of the community, I received this awesome technique from @beachyandcreepy - she creates two arches out of wire (these will become the claw prongs) and then files little indentations... more
Here is an incredible prong setting tip from @mirieldesign - “Drill holes in a scrap metal plate (any metal works), and use that to hold prongs when soldering the setting together. Set a caliper to draw a circle first, mark off the distance between... more
When you want to make perfect, large balls that are flat on the bottom - take your melted ball and place it inside your dapping block and hammer! If there is a little edge you can file it off! Thank you @lm6d for sending this awesome technique! 🙏🏻😘💕... more
When you want that perfect seam, use this tip from @silent.g.designs - “Form the ring band, file the ends as best you can, line them up and then saw right through the seam. Repeat as necessary to get a nice, tight seam 😊” when it comes to soldering,... more
When you need to file two identical pieces (like these cufflinks 😏) use this tip from @frk.stokholm and super glue them together 🤯 gently heat them up to remove the glue (in a well ventilated area of course💕) love this one! Thanks for sharing! If this... more
In case you don’t have a miter jig and you need something to hold your piece while you file flat use this tip from @sterling_perch - “A ring clamp makes for a great mitre jig in a pinch.” This would also be a great tool for holding small things while... more
When you are sanding a piece flat you need to ensure your sandpaper is on a flat surface @nokitchensink shared her awesome technique - “I use highly polished stone tiles to put sandpaper on to make sure I'm sanding on a super flat surface. I also... more
For this week’s #tooltalktuesday I wanted to show off two options from @riogrande for sanding the inside of a ring (or other curved surface) with your flexshaft. Option 1️⃣: Mounted Sandpaper Cartridge Rolls. Full disclosure here, you can use a split... more
Here is a tip for creating a split shank ring from @la_soucique_studio - “I have always had trouble getting split shanks symmetrical. Until a few months ago when I ordered a thicker double half-round wire. Gotta use it, right? It makes split shank... more
