In this week’s FINAL 😭 Rolling Mill Mini Series post I’m sharing fabulous tips from all of you! @mandanastudios makes her own texturing plates by etching steel! Head over to her page for her full tutorial! 🙏 @desert_lace_studio recommended using... more
Here is a fantastic tip for those of you soldering multiple earrings at a time from @reneefordmetals - “I use insulated cross locking tweezers to pre-load posts ready to solder. I line them up near my soldering area. I use the back of the post to pick... more
Here is an AMAZING photo tip from @nrjewellerydesign - “Tip for keeping larger rings on fingers when taking photos, I use blue tack!” Omg 😭🤯 when you keep trying to get that photo for your stories but your ring keeps moving around?!? This is great!... more
Here is an awesome tip for getting all your holes drilled straight on a band from @microdiamondsetting - “The tool is a cup bur that has been ground down from the outside to the same size as the stones, it's best to add a center line to work off as... more
For this week’s #tooltalktuesday I’m extremely excited to show off my new @whaleystudios sliding hammer 🔥 this was my first time setting with it (I probably should have waited a few weeks until I got really good at it so I could impress you all 😂)... more
Love this method for sawing a small jump ring from @ sara_kratzer “I needed to cut some jump rings in half. So I have a ring clamp that I cut with my jewelers saw. I made a pen line down the inside. Not super precise but a guide for lining up the open... more
Here is a recipe for hydrogen peroxide pickle (used on brass pieces in these images!) from @lauren_jennifer_xoxo “Brass pickle recipe: 2/3 cup hydrogen peroxide 1/3 cup water 1 tbl spoon dry pickle Watch it close -it should take just a few minutes -... more
Here is a technique for soldering your bezels or smaller details to a piece without melting - focus your torch flame on your base and heat from below! You can even try a sweat solder (melt solder onto your base, pickle, sand slightly and then place... more
In this week’s Rolling Mill Mini Series post I wanted to show off how to use your mill to create your own sheet and wire from your scraps. Can I just mention, I am completely new to this process and am not an expert. This was my first ever attempt at... more
Here is a tip for protecting your work when stamping from @juvelatelje_floden_ab -“I use thermo-loc to support and protect my work when stamping the opposite side.” 🤯 If you find yourself needing to stamp something after the fact this is definitely a... more
Here is some very helpful TAX INFORMATION for folks in the United States from @elisabethfuchsia, a jeweler & tax preparer at @brass_taxes - “We specialize in tax help for artists, freelancers, and other nice people. As jewelers, we have inventory &... more
Here is a tip for some #diy handles from @mothersonthemountainjewelry - “Ouch! It was getting uncomfortable to file with the skinny handles, so I improvised with the gator tape. Happy hands and fingers means I can keep on playing (working) with... more
For this week’s #tooltalktuesday I’m extremely excited to discuss the @hakkousa FA-430 Smoke & Fume Extraction System. One of my goals for 2019 is to have more conversations about improving our health in the studio. I realized that although this... more
Here is an awesome tip to secure a small piece while polishing from @meritmade - “I use double sided tape to hold the piece to my bench while I polished with a 220. Grit 3m bristle disc.” 🤯 Absolutely love this! Thank you so much for sharing (Kelly... more
Here is a great way to mark your sheet solders from @gialunajewelry “I stamp my solder all over the second I get them so I don't get them confused and waste scraps that aren't marked. Sometimes it's the little things!” This is such a great thing to... more
A year ago today I started Metalsmith Society 🙏🏻❤️ I have to thank you all for coming together to form this incredible community. For telling your friends and sharing about it on your pages! 💕 To celebrate I thought it’d be fun to hear what people’s... more
In this week’s Rolling Mill Mini Series post I wanted to show off how to use your mill for MARRIAGE OF METALS 💕 (this is a process of soldering contrasting metals together). In my first example I’ve taken three wires, twisted them, soldered them and... more
Every month I share photos of members of the community ❤️ When I see photos of you all representing it means the world to me! I’m so proud to be a part of this group 🙌 Thank you to all of you for contributing by asking questions, showing off your tips... more
If you are new to our community 👋 WELCOME every month, on the first of the month I post some of the amazing works from the monthly #metalsmithchallenge 🙏🏻😍 in January the theme was RIVETS and these folks NAILED IT 🤣 please share your love and thoughts... more
Here is a technique for cleaning up excess solder around a tight space (like this bail) I used this amazing sanding stick from @excelblades.co it has a little rotating belt of sand paper (which is replaceable) I only have the 320 grit but I plan to... more
