Here is a tip to prevent solder from sticking to your soldering stick from @myth_and_stone - “I learned this tip at the New Approach Jewelry School.....dip the tip of your titanium solder pick in a 50/50 mixture of boric acid and denatured alcohol and... more
Here is a tip to keep multiple projects organized at once from @carryatorchltd - “I try to work on many projects at a time to be the most efficient I can be while I am in my studio. To help keep my workspace manageable, my pieces organized and my... more
Here is a technique for maintaining texture on a domed element from @obr_horology - “Doming something with a pattern on it can be a delicate activity, the below patterns are made on a guilloche machine so they aren't too deep. The best way I have... more
Here is a polishing tip from @theloveleighlocket -"Polishing tiny post earrings do a number on my fingers. I found using a PIN VISE to securely hold them in place while polishing has been a big help. There are all kinds online, just make sure you get... more
#affiliate For this #tooltalktuesday I wanted to discuss a fantastic tool that I first shared about back in September of 2018 (thank you @pepetools_usa for your long time support of the page 😁)The Combination Disc Cutter 😍 if you design with circular... more
Here is a wax carving tip from @unmarkedindustries - “The dental floss tip I saw you guys share also works really well in wax! I tend to work in soft wax like wire wax and green sheet when I am building my bezels walls for a piece. I like to build... more
Here is a tip for organizing your stamps from @paviennadesigns - “I had been using an empty candle glass container to keep my metal punches in one place. Today, while shopping at my local craft store, it occurred to me that I could use a box and... more
Here are two bezel tips from @aimeesutanto - “1. You know how sometime you try to cut that perfect snug fit for your stone but then as you were fitting it the stone get stuck? But to your nightmare there is no back hole to pop it out from? Well fear... more
Here are some fantastic uses for a clipboard at your bench from @meritmade - “I love clipboards so much that I’ve put one at each bench in my new #meritmadeworkshop. There are a bazillion uses, but here is a quick little video that shows you 2 of my... more
Here is a tip to store your hammer from @stonebutterflies - “I use these broom hooks, they are self-adhesive so can be attached anywhere I want.” Thank you for sharing this with us! These types of holders perfect for hanging up your most used hammer... more
Hey friends! I’ve been updating merch items that can be produced in Europe, Japan, Australia, Mexico and Canada with tags. All you do is go to metalsmithsociety.com and search the country and the items that can be produced there will pop up in the... more
