Beginner sawing tip: if you are having a hard time catching the metal on the first few saw strokes use your fingernail as a guide to rest the saw blade next to. YOU ARE NOT SAWING INTO YOUR NAILS HERE. It will prevent it from sliding around so you can... more
This is jewelry studio organizational #GOALS from @mysticalmoonbeams “I use a file cabinet to organize jewelry wire and avoid clutter.” It looks soooo good! Thank you for taking the time to share, we appreciate it!!! #jewelrystudio... more
For when you need to hold tiny bits here is a DIY tool from @desertmoonshinejewelry - “You can saw off the nubs of a small clothespin and wrap a rubber band or hair tie around it to hold tiny objects for filing. If needing to hold a tube or wire, just... more
With a little practice they aren’t so scary! -Make sure your bezel is the optimal height, you may have to file it a little lower for the inner cusp depending on how the stone is cut. -Set the inner cusp and outer point first, take your time!... more
Here is a great storage solution for wire @zil.jewelry - “For the longest time, I was using those Sterlite plastic drawer towers to house my wires. But I didn’t have enough drawers to separate each gauge so a few spools would sit in the same drawer... more
Swipe 👉 to see a tip for filing an open ring from @wendyjonewmetaldesigns - “Besides all the standard uses of a miter jig, I love using mine for preparing a ring band to be soldered to the setting for an open top ring. I cut some sodalite and jade and... more
Here is the bench pin modifcation discussed in Episode 10 of the podcast “Modifying Jewelry Tools” from @kellielizabethjewelry I love how Kelli used the round file to create a groove perfect for holding rings and larger jump ring coils. Have you... more
Here is a technique for soldering granulation balls from @ochre.metals "I can't always get my hands on metalsmithing supplies in my country. Sometimes I have to get creative. I came up with a way to do granulation using what I always have on hand. ... more
I meant to post this back in 2019 😆🤦♀️ no joke, I have been a solo person doing this page since I started it in 2018 and there are many tips I started DMing someone about and then they got lost in the flood. If you are I were talking about a tip at... more
Here is a tip for getting a flush seam prior to soldering, it works on rings and thicker bezel settings as well from @jen_surine -“ That’s right, especially on wide bands, I don’t mess around with trying to file the ends perfectly so they come... more
Resharing this filing tip from @millathegoldsmith - “I like this method when several pieces need to be the same height. add 2 drills with the desired height, a little glue, then you can just file until you touch the drill bit 👍” This is a great tip... more
Comment including the word “vision” and I will send you info and my $100 off affiliate promo code from our sponsor @craftoptics I have partnered with them because being able to see what you are doing and having good posture are super important!... more
Thank you @gerardi_setting_school for letting me share these tips on **How to center the stone 💎 ** “To achieve a perfectly centered stone, the claws must be bent perfectly in line with the four star facets of the diamond table, so that they... more
Here’s an interesting texturing technique from @lbouton018—such a creative approach that adds character and dimension to your metalwork! 🛠✨ “Adding texture to my jewelry designs is always a must for me. In this video I am using a 𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐢𝐥𝐞... more
Revisiting this tip because a flush seam is important when soldering a thin bezel wire, it helps prevent a receded appearance on the seam. Double-sided tape is a lifesaver when you’re wrapping bezel wire around a stone. 🙌 Stick a little piece on... more
Hey, Corkie here 👋 I’ve been spending a lot of time at my bench lately, filming little tips along the way—I hope you find this one helpful! I made this tapered bezel from tubing using a 17° bezel block. The top was true, but the base? A bit wobbly.... more
Tube settings + curved bands = tiny gaps when soldering. Here’s what’s actually working for me: When you place a tube setting on a rounded band, it rarely sits flush, especially a decorative band like this. That gap makes getting a clean solder... more
Ever wondered how to turn a thick bezel into prongs? That’s exactly what I’m doing here, and it’s way simpler than it looks. I’m using a cylinder bur to remove the material between where I want my prongs to be, but honestly? A needle file can do this... more
Remember those ceramic stones from @gesswein.jewelry that I shared that went a little viral? Welllll I learned there is an actual tool made to use with them 👀 This is the Diprofil Dipromini Mini-Filer. I’m using mine with my Foredom SR, and it... more
