Here is a tip for sanding a bezel from @didirosejewelry - “I cut out the excess metal with shears as close as I can get to the bezel. Then I remove the excess metal with the 110 or 220 grit sanding disc (depending on which i have on hand)” This tip is... more
#affiliate For this week’s #tooltalktuesday I am talking about my Foredom® Bench System from our friends @gesswein.jewelry There is even more too this system but for today I’m showing off: the adjustable height flex shaft holder (850-0531), the LED... more
Here is a storage tip from @ind0ctrinated - “I came across this 10 Drawer Rolling Organizer in Sam's Club today for $25.98 before tax. The brand is Seville Classics and they sell for almost double what I paid online. It was really easy to put together... more
Here is a clever #diy bur organizer from @fluxmetalarts - “From time to time we love to share fun organization hacks. This one we whipped up for a student that was looking for portable organization of his finishing bits and bobs. A little styrofoam... more
Here is a tweezer modification from @cherylrydmark_goldsmith - “I love the way this notch prevents small wires from shifting when the flux starts melting. If the tweezer needs to be cleaned up and reshaped I use my belt sander and then start with... more
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Here is a wax working tip from @georgiavaridakis - “To cut down on wax carving time for simple shapes, use thin sheets of wax in decorative hole punches. If you are casting alone, use a sheet that fits comfortably in the punch but is at least 1mm in... more
Here is a measuring tip from @deehebarddesigns - “Here are pictures of some of the things I use for measuring. All of these have inches and metric. A caliper is certainly the most accurate way to measure, but these work for a lot of what I do. 1. I... more
Here is a hammering tip from @lumenrosejewelry - “If I’m trying to hammer texture a part of a ring band (or anything) but I want to keep part of it protected and smooth, I put a at least three layers of tape over the part I want to protect. You still... more
Here is a tip for when you have your work on display at a show from @bernattidesigns - “This is so simple I hesitated to send it. But it has saved my life. I get really anxious when I’m setting up at a street fair or show. I am so awful I’ve been know... more
Did you know I have a blog?!? I hope so 😄I just posted an article about refining scrap metal but I need your help! I’d love for you to share places you have sent clean scrap and sweeps, especially if you are not in the United States! You would be... more
