Here are two steps to achieve a perfect tapered bezel from @lucywalkerjewellery - “File them flat while they’re still in the bezel block, then you can use the top as a guide to scribe a line around the base and ensure that’s level too! I used a little... more
Here is a tip for making bezels for uneven cabochons: take a fine marker and trace a line around the inside. It will give you a visual on where you need to file and sand! *be CAREFUL with porous stones and sharpie. With this stone the marker wiped off... more
#affiliate For this week’s #tooltalktuesday I can’t believe I’ve never talked about my 3M™ Wetordry™ Polishing Paper available from our sponsor @gesswein.jewelry I was first introduced to these when I was in college at Pratt Institute (shoutouts to... more
#affiliate For this week’s #tooltalktuesday I wanted to show off my sanding sticks from @excelblades I featured them almost two years ago and I still find I’m using them on a regular basis and wanted to share with the 100,000 of you that weren’t... more
#sponsored These tips on creating rectangular (or square) shaped settings are sponsored by @turquoise_moose they sell a wide variety of gorgeous, high quality turquoise and are offering our community $10 off your order with code METALSMITHSOCIETY... more
Here is a tip for your brand new tools from @lucywalkerjewellery - “This bezel rocker, like many cheaper tools, didn’t come in a ready to use state - the edges were super sharp and even though it’s made from brass, it could still take a serious chunky... more
#affiliate For this week’s #tooltalktuesday I am really excited to show the GEMORO® AuRACLE™ Digital AGT3 Gold and Platinum Tester (item # 817-1046) from our sponsor @gesswein.jewelry if you are a jeweler who works with customer’s “mystery metal” this... more
Here is some amazing info on determining bezel heights from @marquisjewelryacademy - “We use heavy bezels for our work and teach it to our students @marquisjewelryacademy. "Heavy bezel" is used to refer to 1mm thick rectangle wire. I stock 1x2, 1x3,... more
#sponsored CONGRATS @palm__sunday 🎉 Today is America Recycles Day! Did you know you can work with 100% recycled metals? At @stullerinc you can not only find recycled sheet, but they also have recycled bezel wires, decorative wires, sizing stock, ring... more
Here is a soldering tip from @meritmade - “To solder these spoon handles to their scoops, I used a nice flat solderite pad. After chasing the scoop around for a bit, the easiest solution was to set up a few t-pins. Nothing fancy, just regular old pins... more
Here is a tool modification from @robincorellart - “I modified these needle nose pliers to hold small bezels for cutting and finishing after they have been soldered to a backing. One of the photos shows me holding a bezel for a 5mm cab while I file... more
Here is a shot plate demo from @moonandforge - “Using a shot plate is so easy! Step 1: melt your metal into a ball - average it just slightly larger than the shot form Step 2: place your metal ball into the shot plate form and cover it with painter's... more
