While this isn’t a tip, it is one of my favorite posts of the month. Here are some of the members of our community, representing in their Society gear ❤️👩🏭 Please check out their incredible work! Sometimes people email me to ask how they join our... more
Here is a super fun tip for sawing our designs from @blackcoyotejewelry -“I use a Xyron Create A Sticker Machine (2.5”) First draw a design on paper. You could also just print an image from a computer. The paper goes into the machine, turn the handle... more
For this #tooltalktuesday I’m showing two amazing sanding stick UPGRADES from @riogrande (and a little bonus tip involving orthodontic rubber bands 😄)- the first product is the Square Holder for Sanding Paper or Polishing Cloth (Item # 337461). This... more
Here is a tip for your hands from @jill.herlands she uses these fabulous gloves while working. They protect her hands from forming callouses and getting minor cuts and abrasions while working but aren’t so bulky that they get in the way! “Make sure... more
When you want to make silver balls use this methods from @studiojulessilversmith -“That block has about 2mm holes drilled. If you want larger balls you would need to make larger holes. My block is drilled with all the same size holes because I... more
Introducing the Society Magnet 🤣🔥 I laugh because I know that there is a ridiculous amount of variety in the Society Shop already, but we had to make magnets happen (thanks @cbgems for the idea!) they are priced to ship at no additional cost, I will... more
Here is a tip for getting your bezels smooth like BUDDAH from @lejewelrydesigns -“After using a hammer handpiece, there will be a lot of marks and scratches. To remove the marks and scratches, without scratching the stone, use pumice wheels. They... more
Here is a tip to make sure your saw blade is inserted the correct way from BJ @greenlionstudios - take your finger and *gently* “pet” the sawblade 😂 if the sawblade is upside down or backwards you will feel it! I stole this tip (with permission) from... more
Here is a soldering tip from @kkbmetalstudio - “Use copper pennies (prior to 1982) when you need to hold things in place or as a lift, while soldering! I keep a stack of them around and pickle them when they get gross!” Love this!! Isn’t half the... more
Here is a game changing method for setting small diamonds from @sarahmcguirestudio - “I use a miter jig to hold thick-walled tubing in place while I cut a seat and set the stone. You can then adjust the height of the bezel accordingly and saw it... more
Here is a method to distinguish cuts of your files or even just mark them as your own if you share a space with others from @irenezaerajoyas - paint the ends with nail polish! Thanks so much for sharing this 🙌 #metalsmithsociety #jewelrytools... more
Here’s a tip for when you break off a drill bit in your piece (like I did in the bottom left of my piece) *WITH AN UPDATE 😁my original post is below however due to the overwhelming amount of people suggesting Alum powder and water to dissolve the... more
Recently I requested some ear plug recommendations to protect myself while hammering in the studio (striking a disc cutter is powerful and loud 😅) thank you to all of you that took time to reach out to me 🙏🏻 several people recommended ear muff style... more
Here is a tool maintenance tip and some excellent advice from @purifiedbill -“Gotta keep those pushers clean! just like hammers, if you have dings or scratches on your bezel pushers, you will get dings and scratches on your bezels! I use 1200 grit... more
Here’s a cheap way to keep all your hammers in one spot from @scenicrouteco - “Go to your local thrift store and purchase a belt, the biggest you can find! Mine had no buckle so it was only$2.99. Then with a power drill, screw the belt into place... more
Here is a tip for protecting your metal while forming! Here I’m using the amazing @pepetools_usa Superior Ring Bending Tool - I bought a 1/16” urethane pad and cut a strip to accompany my wire! As my video shows you can form your rings without... more
For this week’s #tooltalktuesday I wanted to show off two options from @riogrande for sanding the inside of a ring (or other curved surface) with your flexshaft. Option 1️⃣: Mounted Sandpaper Cartridge Rolls. Full disclosure here, you can use a split... more
If your tools have rust on them use this method from @dangbravegirl - she cleans rust off with a steel wire wheel and then maintains them with Froglube (we shared this in the past but it’s so good we had to mention again) “My steel wire wheel is just... more
Recently, we discussed where a ring should sit on a mandrel when determining the size. Thank you to all of you who reached out to share your thoughts (too many of you to name here 🙏🏻) what really resonated with me was the way @noctuajewellery... more
