Here is a technique to help you position elements like bails and jumprings while soldering from @umyajewelry - “Using anything pointy (like a nail or a file), you can easily carve out a line of the desired depth, length and width into a *soft*... more
Here is a tip for cleaning your space, cleaning your work while you saw, drill or cut seats - something I only started using in the last year. A bench brush! I actually posted a tip about using a paintbrush to clean your bench pin in the first month... more
In this week’s mini series post we are going to discuss how to get rolling 🙊😂 now that my equipment is safely secured my next step is to create a “sandwich” which is used when texturing metal and protects my mill (my precious 😂). I created mine with... more
Here is a technique for getting your ring filed perfectly before you solder from @drenchedinsilver - “My little short cut, using a nail file to get a flush meet on a ring joint!” So critical to get those two sides nice a flush, and I love this... more
Here is a technique for cleaning up excess solder around a tight space (like this bail) I used this amazing sanding stick from @excelblades.co it has a little rotating belt of sand paper (which is replaceable) I only have the 320 grit but I plan to... more
Here is a tip for some #diy handles from @mothersonthemountainjewelry - “Ouch! It was getting uncomfortable to file with the skinny handles, so I improvised with the gator tape. Happy hands and fingers means I can keep on playing (working) with... more
Here are some packaging tips from @beadandbones -“Packaging, it’s how people see you. With stellar packaging, you’ll have less breakages, more repeat customers, and you’ll even feel more professional. People will remember you more, get excited to... more
Here is an organization method from @lyndehowesilverworks - “Nearly everything in my studio is on wheels so I can focus on different projects at a whim. Figuring out I could afix wheels to this plastic crate was game changing. I’ve included a photo... more
Here is a tip for determining the length of bezel wire you need for your stone! In this example I’m using a gorgeous American Mined™ BlueBird Turquoise™ 10 x 8mm Oval Cabochon from @riogrande Stone height will always vary on hand-cut stones, and for... more
For this week’s #tooltalktuesday I wanted to show off these powerful cutters from @maunindustries 😍When I have wire that is thicker than 14g I put down my flush cutters and grab these. They are incredibly powerful! Perfect for trimming sprues from... more
Here is a tip for when you need something lined up when soldering from @ckmetaldesigns - “After I file a spot in the ring shank flat, I mark the sides of the ring with Sharpie at the flat part. Then when I am placing it on the bezel plate to solder, I... more
Here is an awesome system for protecting and organizing your files from @metalwithmeaning - “This is an idea from about 8 years ago. @kristendianadesigns taught me this trick with files and keeping them clean and organized. It’s cute, and I feel like... more
