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

Tips

Here is a patina tip from @buenaonda.handmade - “A needle tip syringe is awesome for oxidizer placement in tight spaces. Even with the finest tip paint brush l will still end up bumping a bezel or something that I don’t want black. You can get a... more

Store your pliers with a magnetic strip. Sent by @lb_westdesigns “Here is pic of my harbor freight magnetic strip holding pliers!” Thank you for emailing this! Tips@metalsmithsociety.com to share your storage tips! #plierstorage #jewelrystudioorganization

Over the years we have shared this tip a few different ways. Thank you @anamericanmetalsmith for sending this (a long while ago actually) 😆”This cost me less then $20 and now I’m able to keep all of my stones separated and from bumping into each... more

This stump from @dreamsmith.jewelry is in fact dreamy 😍 “I found this gorgeous wood stump several years ago, and screwed into its top edge an old fabric belt I had, at roughly 5 cm intervals, creating pockets all around the stump, one for each beloved... more

Jump ring storage from @goldenhourskc - “I recently purchased the Durston Quad Ringer and have a little tip for keeping jump rings organized. I bought a plastic organizer and used my old label maker to label each row by gauge and then each compartment... more

Thanks for sharing this bezel wire storage @dangbravegirl - Reuse a floss container by filling it with bezel wire. Love the way you can label it with the size as well! #bezelwire #jewelersstudio #makingjewelry #tipoftheday

Love this chain storage tip from @dangbravegirl - “This is what I've used for years to store my sterling chain. Cut dowels/scrap rods to fit inside tote, mine is a standard 14x14x3 and accommodates spools from Rio... which I labeled with reorder... more

Here is an awesome organizing tip from @allieperrydesigns You can find these at @stullerinc if you search “stackable drawer organizers” comment with your storage tips or better yet email me a picture at tips@metalsmithsociety.com #storagetips... 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