Studio organization tips from @ringgoldnicole #1 βI have carabiners everywhere to hold ring sizers, rulers, etc.β #2βI used a recycled leather belt for hammer π¨ holders. #3β I use magnetic 𧲠knife strips to hold my tools which helps keep my work... more
While I am on vacation I am sharing some tips that have been community favorites! Here is a tip for identifying your sheet solder - I took my letter βMβ stamp and hammered it all over my medium sheet solder. That way even as I cut it away I know... more
Just by favoriting my account you are supporting me in a huge way! When you favorite an account like this they will always show up even if they did a post that epically had no engagement π you can also favorite your favorite animal accounts etc.... more
Here is a DIY Stippling tool from @jennistuartjewelryβ£ β£ "Recently we created this pair of wedding bands that needed a custom texture. We flush set diamonds into brass rods to create the perfect stippled look!"β£ β£ This is a great idea! If you have... more
Thank you @gerardi_setting_school for letting me share these tips on **How to center the stone π **β£β£ β£β£ βTo 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 is a polishing tip from @foxtailjewelry β£β£ β£β£ βIf Iβve learned anything from my journey in metals, itβs that thereβs a tool for EVERYTHING β often times, itβs as simple as saving an old piece of gift wrapping string for situations just like this!... more
Tip for using a Square Collet (Bezel) Block from @jacothejewellerβ£ β£ βHereβs an excerpt (from our latest full-length tutorial video) discussing one technique we use to create a perfect, tapered square bed for this particular ringβs collet.β£ β£ Full... more
This is not the post I had planned for today, but it has come to my attention. That bad actors on Facebook are once again selling fake Metalsmith Society merch. β£ β£ π‘ Itβs so frustrating when I see this happen because I know Iβm powerless to do... more
Do you have any of these books?!? Let me know in the comments!! I have had Tim's book since I attended Pratt 2005 it will always be evergreen. LOVE the ECO jewelry Handbook as well, no other book quite like that! Check out my Book Recommendations... more
Can you tap that heart button to support the podcast?!? Have you listened to the latest episode with @allieperrydesigns oh how we laughed and we only went off on a few tangents π€£ β£ You can find the podcast everywhere you listen to podcasts, Apple,... more
If you use wire solders, use this tip from @hebel.design "To keep wire solder always identifiable, fold end of wire once for EASY, twice for MEDIUM AND 3 times for HARD. Never mistake solder again!" I learned this in college back in 2005 and it's... more
Love this wax tip from @waxcarvers β£(comment βsend me classesβ) to learn more. β£ βYou can use paper punches with your sheet wax. Simply insert, punch, and you have a perfect shape every time! Iβm using .8mm sheet but this one can also take thicker.... more
β¨ Itβs an Electrode Sharpener from @sunstoneweldjewelry this tool is not required it just makes your life a helluva bit easier. This tool is for the electrode used on pulse arc welders which needs to be clean and sharp. If you are someone that has... more
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Comment including the words βgratefulβ and I will DM a promo to save 15% off @haroldstudio castings and solderable accents including their 14k gold accents π they also have a free gift with purchase!β£β£ β£β£ Like this post if you have ever melted... more
This βCleat Wallβ wooden bracket system that @allieperrydesigns created, inspired by her wood working friends is SUCH A GREAT IDEA for jewelers. She simply cut wood brackets at 45 degree angles.β£ β£ You can move stuff around, customize your own holders... more
Using their micromotor as a lathe, thank you @madneeco for allowing me to share! Using wax carving tools, and connecting the wax to a bit and then inserting it into the micromotor is such a great technique for wax carving curves. A miniature lathe... more
β¨ ImpressArtβs Cyber Sale is here, and there are deals you donβt want to miss! β£ β£ π οΈ Whether youβre after a beginner-friendly tumbler, stamping hammers, or letter & number stamps, theyβve got all the goodies to level up your jewelry game. π ππ% π¨ππ... more
Iβve been playing with a game changing tool from @potterusa their hydraulic press!!! We have never done a single tip about hydraulic presses and Iβd love to knowβ¦what do you want to see? What questions do you have? Comment below ππ *this press was... more
