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Here is a time saving tip when you are fitting two pieces together to solder from @moonandforge - “I was framing up an imperfect circle for a pendant with 3/4 round wire and every time I tried to adjust the fussy spot and re-fit the frame in the right... more

For this week’s #tooltalktuesday I wanted to show off a set of economy anvils from @splenortools this set is a great affordable option that gives you a few different surfaces to work on - Flat, Low Dome, Medium Dome and High Dome. You can use the... more

Here is a way to repurpose your honeycomb block that is broken beyond use from @doritdehan - Take your block and smash it up into smaller pieces, they become a great surface to anneal upon! Very cool idea! Thanks for sharing with us!... more

Here is a great plier modification from @jonesingforjewelry - “I’ve been really struggling to lately with my grip and particularly holding small bezels while filing and sanding. Unfortunately all the conventional holding tools crush the bezels. I had... more

Here is a great #diy mini bench pin from @ninotchkagoods - “When you need to cut out small pieces, I use 1/2 of a clothes pin in a vice for a tiny bench-pin. Using this miniature bench pin helps me hold on to and balance small pieces while sawing and... more

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

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Here is a time saving tip when you are fitting two pieces together to solder from @moonandforge - “I was framing up an imperfect circle for a pendant with 3/4 round wire and every time I tried to adjust the fussy spot and re-fit the frame in the right... more

For this week’s #tooltalktuesday I wanted to show off a set of economy anvils from @splenortools this set is a great affordable option that gives you a few different surfaces to work on - Flat, Low Dome, Medium Dome and High Dome. You can use the... more

Here is a way to repurpose your honeycomb block that is broken beyond use from @doritdehan - Take your block and smash it up into smaller pieces, they become a great surface to anneal upon! Very cool idea! Thanks for sharing with us!... more

Here is a great plier modification from @jonesingforjewelry - “I’ve been really struggling to lately with my grip and particularly holding small bezels while filing and sanding. Unfortunately all the conventional holding tools crush the bezels. I had... more

Here is a great #diy mini bench pin from @ninotchkagoods - “When you need to cut out small pieces, I use 1/2 of a clothes pin in a vice for a tiny bench-pin. Using this miniature bench pin helps me hold on to and balance small pieces while sawing and... more

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