Head over to my blog today!! These are just some of the articles are resources you can find over at Metalsmithsociety.com some of my personal favorites are about email marketing for your small jewelry business, how to order materials for your next... more
Here is a soldering tip from @boomccarthy1709 - “Carve a channel in a soft soldering block with a separating disk. It’s easiest to carve if you start at the far end, hold your flex shaft in one place, and push the soldering board toward the flex... more
This is your PSA check your torch for leaks weekly! The FDA guidance is to not use soap and water solutions contain animals fats or petroleum or both. Soaps containing these can leave residues in your valve and they are flammable and can ignite. If... more
Here is a tip for safely securing your torch tank from @bethanyjo__jewelry - “To support and prevent my tank from tipping over I have always used a bungee cord, wrapping it around not only my tank but the leg of my workbench as well. This past... more
Here is a tip for putting on a file handle from @marta.oms - “Do you know that files are sold without handle? Being able to use comfortable files to work depends on knowing how to put a handle on them. I learned it at Jewelry school when I was a... more
Here is a video in real time showing a tip for creating a melted ball from @hammeredheartjewelryco “Creating perfectly round balls (that don’t have a flat bottom). I used a larger circular burr to carve the size ball I needed into my hard charcoal... more
Here is an incredible process video from @kathrynreidjewellery - “Dog Nose Ring in memory of Theo 🤍 Our dog Theo passed away in August and I’m still lost without the wee man. I’ve created this piece in memory of him and for all the doggos we’ve loved... more
I recently heard that reels help you to connect with new people but posts help you connect with the community you already have. If you have been with this community a little while let me know by leaving a comment! This tip is I photographed while... more
Fusing silver with @jen_surine - “Fusing! Somehow I feel like I experience magic and danger all at the same time while I’m fusing. Jump rings are the perfect place to start if anyone wants to give it a go. And Argentium silver loves fusing. I begin... more
Here is a soldering tip from @seaandsolder - “Do you every stuggle to solder larger bezels to a base? A little tip that has helped me all through my silversmithing journey is to lift you work slightly off the solder block to help heat your work evenly... more
Love this balling wire tip from @thewildpine - “To create the perfect ball without imperfections & pitting on either side of a hinge, I highly recommend using Fine Silver or Argentium Silver. Either type balls up cleanly and perfectly without the... more
Creating the perfect ball with @thewildpine - “To create the perfect ball without imperfections & pitting on either side of a hinge, I highly recommend using Fine Silver or Argentium Silver. Either type balls up cleanly and perfectly without the... more
