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

Tips

Here is a #diy wire spool holder from @flourishandcharm - “Basically if you’re going to be measuring/cutting a lot of chain, this trick works well! First take a thick wire (or coat hanger!) and thread a spool onto the middle of it. using a pair of... more

Here is an awesome, inexpensive storage solution from @zierjewelry - "I get an oddly inflated sense of satisfaction from organizing, especially when I can transform a handful of little finding baggies into something easily usable.  I use pill... more

Here is a storage tip from @karilynnjewelry - “This is a repurposed kitchen spice rack (handmade). I use the shelving to store assorted burs, drill bits, files, mandrels, bulk jump rings, etc.and I hang some of my more commonly used wires from the... more

Here is a fantastic plier storage solution from @marquisjewelryacademy - “I use this 9" towel bar that perfectly fits the length of my drawer in a common jeweler's bench to hold my pliers and snippers at arms length. Shown here are some of My... more

Here is a storage tip from @baystateopals - “My wife and I are setting up a jewelry making bench. We don’t have much space in the bench to store tools, so she had an idea to hang pegboard on the side of the workbench. We bought pegboard (custom cut to... more

Here is a tip to store your solder from @johannah_jewlery - “You can get cheap glass aromatherapy vials and store solder in them. I like to have different color vials for different metals and label the tops easy, medium or hard.” Thank you for sharing... more

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Here is a tip for storing wire from @SpiritMountainSilver - “I found these sweet document organizers off of Amazon that have been life changing for me when organizing my silver wire! There are individual shelves that I label with the gauge of wire I... more

Here is an organization tip from @thewestwindstudio - “Hi! 👋🏼 I just got this shelf from Amazon for my studio to organize and hang all of my wires on. In case you wanted to share with others. It’s normally for kitchen utensils I guess 😄” thank you for... more

Here is a tip for organizer your burs from @machi_jewellery - “I use a piece of wood for convenient burr storage, which could be used for drill bits as well. Take a bit of wood - exact size is not important as long as it’s thick enough to drill about... more

Here is a storage tip from @littlesilverboutique - “Just a cheap and fast way to organize wire i did it recently in my own studio! Lol. I have found that using command strips not only leaves your wall damage free - but they can be found at local... more

Here is a #sponsored storage tip from @turquoise_moose they use Bisley Cabinets to organize their gorgeous stones. I also use Bisley Cabinets in my studio (mine are black) they are super nice looking and you can get these awesome divided trays to... more