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For this final post of my flexshaft #metalsmithsocietyminiseries I wanted to discuss some additional accessories that are available and compatible with the @foredomelectric SR flexshaft! One of the most common accessories are additional handpieces!... more

Here is a little organization tip for your works in progress from @kjs_heart - “I use a paint palette to organize little parts before I solder them together.” I love this simple solution, I’m super guilty of having random things all over my bench... more

Love this tip for polishing tight spaces from @williamwhitejewelry - “I have been asked a few times recently about cleaning round claw settings etc. ‘Mitchell’s Abrasive Cords’ is the answer. I had a look at there website, it could not be more... more

For this week’s #tooltalktuesday I wanted to show the acrylic bezel pushers created by @flowmke2 I’ve had these on my bench for many months now and wanted to share my experience! The premise of these acrylic pushers is that you can use them to set... more

🚨Instagram Tip: Apparently you can now tag people and products in the same post! You used to have to choose between the two 🙏 I thought I would share anddddd SHARPIES!!!! I am able to tag products because I use Shopify and it has a Facebook/Instagram... more

Here is a tip for when you want to create multiples of a shape from @blueberryjewelry02 - “I made a jig to help me shape my hoop earrings. To make This I used small brass nails, you can also use tubes to make different sizes or just thicker nails.”... more

Here is a terrific method for making balls the same size from @jewelryinstructor - “When you have to make a bunch of identically-sized silver balls, the easiest method is to start out with the same size wire pieces. I superglued washers together at... more

Here is a tip to protect your piece while bezel setting from @brackendesigns - “I use my vinyl shape template to protect my pendant during stone setting.” We’ve shared a few methods for protecting your piece from a slip, I love this idea if your stone... more

This week’s #metalsmithsocietyminiseries post is a bit subjective. I wanted to share some of my favorite abrasives, polishers and bits that I use regularly in my studio. Many of them we have discussed on the page before! I also welcome everyone to... more

Here is a solid method of applying patina from @thebenchmarkcollection - “After matting the background of my plates evenly, I use a metal-free watercolor brush (a tip I picked up from the community) filled with Vigor to oxidize the recessed areas as... more

Here are some fabulous tips for successful sawing from @cabrinachanningsilverworks - “First remember to breathe slowly and deeply and sit up straight. . It’s very important to hold your saw with a loose grip, you should be able to wiggle your fingers... more

For this week’s #tooltalktuesday I wanted to (finally) chat about magnetic tumblers 😄🔥 I often get asked about them and I thought it would be a great topic to discuss! There are many options on the market, but I wanted to show the Arbe KMT-15V... more

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Here is a fantastic plier modification from @refraction_manufacturing - “These stumpy pliers are absolutely unreal for holding pieces. Because they’re short the force of the hold is in a very small space so they work better than parallel pliers.... more

Here are some #diy texturing tools shared by @kellylimbergjewelry - “Who needs fancy stamping tools when you can use old screwdrivers and worn out polisher mandrels?! 😆 This is how I make all my starburst details on the backs of pieces. ✨⚒🔥” For those... more

Here is a simple safety tip I picked up while taking a class at @metalwerxstudio if your anvil is placed anywhere it can be walked into place a tennis ball on the tip! This a great one for those of you who have workshops! 🔥 Thanks again for having me... more

For this week’s #metalsmithsocietyminiseries post I wanted to discuss my @foredomelectric micromotors! I have the K1030 Portable Micromotor and the K1070 Plug In. I will discuss the differences between these two units but first I want to describe the... more

Here is a tip to keep your bezel settings and stones organized from @indigenousjewels - “This week I made a bunch of settings for stones I'm planning to use soon, but to keep them all safe and organized I just took a piece of cardboard, added some... more

Here is a technique for when you want to solder near fragile item like shells from @sassylemonade - “I’ve been asked a few times about how do I save the shell from getting burnt? I use Vigor Heat Shield, you form it all around the shell. It does get... more

For this week’s #tooltalktuesday I wanted to show off a tool that has helped me tremendously in my smaller work space - my Vertical Bench Vise from @ottofrei1930 This heavy duty vise holds my ring mandrels, dapping tools, and other stakes securely... more

In the month of June the theme of the challenge was Cold Connections! Thank you to everyone who submitted a piece!

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For this final post of my flexshaft #metalsmithsocietyminiseries I wanted to discuss some additional accessories that are available and compatible with the @foredomelectric SR flexshaft! One of the most common accessories are additional handpieces!... more

Here is a little organization tip for your works in progress from @kjs_heart - “I use a paint palette to organize little parts before I solder them together.” I love this simple solution, I’m super guilty of having random things all over my bench... more

Love this tip for polishing tight spaces from @williamwhitejewelry - “I have been asked a few times recently about cleaning round claw settings etc. ‘Mitchell’s Abrasive Cords’ is the answer. I had a look at there website, it could not be more... more

For this week’s #tooltalktuesday I wanted to show the acrylic bezel pushers created by @flowmke2 I’ve had these on my bench for many months now and wanted to share my experience! The premise of these acrylic pushers is that you can use them to set... more

🚨Instagram Tip: Apparently you can now tag people and products in the same post! You used to have to choose between the two 🙏 I thought I would share anddddd SHARPIES!!!! I am able to tag products because I use Shopify and it has a Facebook/Instagram... more

Here is a tip for when you want to create multiples of a shape from @blueberryjewelry02 - “I made a jig to help me shape my hoop earrings. To make This I used small brass nails, you can also use tubes to make different sizes or just thicker nails.”... more

Here is a terrific method for making balls the same size from @jewelryinstructor - “When you have to make a bunch of identically-sized silver balls, the easiest method is to start out with the same size wire pieces. I superglued washers together at... more

Here is a tip to protect your piece while bezel setting from @brackendesigns - “I use my vinyl shape template to protect my pendant during stone setting.” We’ve shared a few methods for protecting your piece from a slip, I love this idea if your stone... more

This week’s #metalsmithsocietyminiseries post is a bit subjective. I wanted to share some of my favorite abrasives, polishers and bits that I use regularly in my studio. Many of them we have discussed on the page before! I also welcome everyone to... more

Here is a solid method of applying patina from @thebenchmarkcollection - “After matting the background of my plates evenly, I use a metal-free watercolor brush (a tip I picked up from the community) filled with Vigor to oxidize the recessed areas as... more

Here are some fabulous tips for successful sawing from @cabrinachanningsilverworks - “First remember to breathe slowly and deeply and sit up straight. . It’s very important to hold your saw with a loose grip, you should be able to wiggle your fingers... more

For this week’s #tooltalktuesday I wanted to (finally) chat about magnetic tumblers 😄🔥 I often get asked about them and I thought it would be a great topic to discuss! There are many options on the market, but I wanted to show the Arbe KMT-15V... more

Here is a fantastic plier modification from @refraction_manufacturing - “These stumpy pliers are absolutely unreal for holding pieces. Because they’re short the force of the hold is in a very small space so they work better than parallel pliers.... more

Here are some #diy texturing tools shared by @kellylimbergjewelry - “Who needs fancy stamping tools when you can use old screwdrivers and worn out polisher mandrels?! 😆 This is how I make all my starburst details on the backs of pieces. ✨⚒🔥” For those... more

Here is a simple safety tip I picked up while taking a class at @metalwerxstudio if your anvil is placed anywhere it can be walked into place a tennis ball on the tip! This a great one for those of you who have workshops! 🔥 Thanks again for having me... more

For this week’s #metalsmithsocietyminiseries post I wanted to discuss my @foredomelectric micromotors! I have the K1030 Portable Micromotor and the K1070 Plug In. I will discuss the differences between these two units but first I want to describe the... more

Here is a tip to keep your bezel settings and stones organized from @indigenousjewels - “This week I made a bunch of settings for stones I'm planning to use soon, but to keep them all safe and organized I just took a piece of cardboard, added some... more

Here is a technique for when you want to solder near fragile item like shells from @sassylemonade - “I’ve been asked a few times about how do I save the shell from getting burnt? I use Vigor Heat Shield, you form it all around the shell. It does get... more

For this week’s #tooltalktuesday I wanted to show off a tool that has helped me tremendously in my smaller work space - my Vertical Bench Vise from @ottofrei1930 This heavy duty vise holds my ring mandrels, dapping tools, and other stakes securely... more

In the month of June the theme of the challenge was Cold Connections! Thank you to everyone who submitted a piece!