Here is a technique for cutting a seat when stone setting from @noctuajewellery -“If you don’t have a flex shaft pendant motor with a low speed and you’re trying to make seats for settings I find they can get too big or deep too quickly. I use a... more
I was overwhelmed (in the best possible way) by the amount of participants in the August #metalsmithchallenge I wish I could share every single piece - but you can see them by clicking on the hashtag 💕🙏🏻 the spirit of the challenge is to go outside... more
On the first of every month I take great joy in sharing members of our community representing in their Society paraphernalia 😁 I’m stoked every time an order is placed and so grateful for all of your support. Excited for the day I run into someone and... more
Here is a two in one tip from @silent.g.designs use one of these awesome storage clipboards to stash your sandpaper and you can also clip the sandpaper while you are sanding and the board will provide a nice flat surface. Thank you for sharing this!!... more
Here is a #diy leather catch-all from @loupeandpeg - “Measure your semicircle/points from which you will hang the catcher and get a skin that is at least 2.5x the surface area. Here are my measurements: Semicircle 30x55cm Leather 57x75cm. I used... more
If you can see light, it isn’t right 😂 an easy way to check your seam prior to soldering is to hold your piece up to a light. In the first image I could see that I needed to sand my piece and/or my bezel, in the second image I checked again and I can... more
For this week’s #tooltalktuesday we are discussing why you need parallel pliers in your life. Thank you @moonlightmileartisan for sharing yours -“They help to straighten things when they are bent or curled up. As with many tools you should run a super... more
When you are running a tumbler (like this Lortone given to me by @seattlefindings ) that doesn’t have an on and off switch, use this tip mentioned both by @beccatron5000 and @sweetbellajewelry on a previous post (the one about “hand tumbling from... more
In case you don’t have a miter jig and you need something to hold your piece while you file flat use this tip from @sterling_perch - “A ring clamp makes for a great mitre jig in a pinch.” This would also be a great tool for holding small things while... more
Here is a tip to protect your fingers while holding something small from @argentumvapor - Create a little holder out of 3M tape! I’ve seen others use this on a larger scale as well, and I think it’s a terrific method! Thanks for letting me share Tim!... more
Here is a storage solution to keep tools accessible but off your bench - magnetic strips! So popular a few people reached out to share theirs (🙏🏻😘) thank you to @metalsmith4you @adornedinsilver & @argentsilversmith also love getting a peek inside... more
Super excited to announce these awesome vinyl stickers are now available BUT they are unfortunately available only in the United States (😭 so sorry to my international peeps but shipping first class international costs between $12-$25 depending on... more
When you have polishing compound all over your hands here are eight different solutions to get them clean again! - 1️⃣ baking soda and soap @maria.beaulieu.jewelry 2️⃣ The Groomed Man -delicious smelling charcoal and bamboo scrub... more
For this #tooltalktuesday I’m super excited to discuss my Lortone tumbler, given to me by @seattlefindings 😃 Members of the community ask me all the time whether tumblers are worthwhile and they absolutely are! UPDATE *They can add some strength... more
Here is one solution for stamping your hallmark or metal type on your piece without bending it from @morrisonmaestudio -“I try to stamp before I put the bezel on the backplate. But that isn’t always possible. More often I will find a dapping punch... more
Here is a fun solution for hanging your flexshaft from @earthandstonestudio . “I use a portable clothing rack! Works well! It’s a great way to hang it if you don’t have a traditional jeweler’s bench. 😊” love it! Thank you for sharing this with us!! Do... more
Recently in my stories I asked for some solder storage solutions. Thank you to everyone who reached out! 🙏🏻😘 Here are a few solutions: 1️⃣ @meritmade shared these fun dishes by @artbyjenf to keep on the soldering table. 2️⃣ @meritmade also shared her... more
When you want to prevent solder from flowing into a design you’ve stamped, or prevent a previously soldered element from flowing use this tip from @knotandsplice (and thank you to other members of the community that have mentioned this stuff in... more
When your flux is hard as a rock, use this tip from @tkiplinger - “Here’s a humble tip for my peers. It looks weirdly pharmaceutical, but I mix my dried up HandyFlux in a tiny mortar and pestle with distilled water. Then I store it in a small... more
