Here is just one of the many solutions for setting a bezel in a tight space (stay tuned for more!) from @gildedpoppyco “I made this tiny pusher out of a little stainless steel nail by grinding and polishing the head and mounted it in the handle. I... more
Here is a simple solution for storing drill bits and burs from @monicasquitieri just take a block of wood and drill holes! I like the way these holes are big enough to store a few bits. I also spy a sunsheen cloth on a split mandrel 🤯 so I think we... more
Here is a DIY soldering station built by @dehvaughn “Built my soldering station on an XL lazy Susan, so my third arm can now be easily rotated along with my piece! The metal pan is a steel stovetop cover and it’s filled with river rocks” LOVE THIS!!... more
If you want to secure your sandpaper to your split mandrel use this tip from @karlaurbachartisan - Orthodontic rubber bands! “They are super easy to slip down when you need to tear off the end of used paper!” Thank you for sending this Karla! Such a... more
For all you folks that love to oxidize your work! This tip from @williamcobbjewelry is perfection! “Put your blackner/oxidizer in a refillable brush pen. Really cuts down on mess.” Yesssssss this is a really good one! Thank you for sharing!!... more
Here is a simple tip when soldering bezels that can save you TONS of hassle from @jewelryinstructor “When you get the bezel just the way you want it, mark the top with a Sharpie marker to be sure you solder it on your backplate right side up! Nothing... more
This week on #tooltalksaturday I got to hear about this amazing @foredomelectric Portable Micro-Motor with 3/32" Handpiece from Madison of @vancraftedstudio (she makes jewelry while traveling, often setting up her studio in the woods 😁) - “I charge it... more
If you need to polish in a small space this tip from @refraction_manufacturing is mind blowing! - “Make a super small polisher out of a drill bit and cotton wool bud, great for getting in to very hard to reach places.” This #diy polisher can be used... more
When your torch is crackling and suddenly cuts out with a pop it may be time to clean your torch tips! @moonshinedivineco had this issue and was able to share this technique for cleaning with us - “Just throw them into a pot of boiling distilled... more
Here is another way to store your wire and various sheet metals from @rek.inc what I love about the binder with the clear sleeves is you can check your inventory at a glance and you could also throw some @3m anti-tarnish tabs in there to keep your... more
This hot tip from @susan_ewington_jewellery 🤯 She created her own locking tweezers with a strip of folded brass- “The strip of brass is about 0.6mm or thereabouts, it was just a piece of scrap I had lying around, maybe around 10cm long, and I just... more
Love this sanding trick from @edbshinyobjects “Nail buffers for manicures/pedicures make great sanding blocks, especially for curved surfaces; the foam block conforms to the part, and keeps pressure across the surface. The block can be reused with... more
For today’s #tooltalksaturday we are discussing the Chenier Cutter a.k.a Tube Cutting Jig from the bench of @estherweinbergjewellery - “My fave tool for holding wire to get the same length for earring posts or rivits…. You are assured of a perfect cut... more
GIVEAWAY CLOSED congrats to @thenumberthirteen 🔥🔥 When you need to size a wax ring up or down use this genius tip from @emilieshapirojewelry - “To size a ring down in wax, take away 1mm for every half size. So if you have a size 6.5 and need to go... more
If you use a burnishing compound in your tumbler, this tip is a game changer! Take an empty gallon jug and fill with water then add 2.5-3oz (or a shot glass worth if you have one) of your burnishing compound (I use Sunsheen) now every time you use... more
When you are creating balls - angle your brick into a container of water and as you form the balls they will roll off the brick and drop into the water. Test the roll before you heat to ensure you aren’t flinging hot balls across your studio floor 😉... more
When you have lots of tiny pieces in your pickle pot and you want to take them out @thewildpine came up with a solution! “A super low budget DIY slotted spoon to get a bunch of tiny pieces out of the pickle at the same time without having to pick each... more
Here is another way to prevent solder from flowing - gouache paint! Thank you for sending this awesome technique @artjewels.ru you can paint it on in the same way you would white out or yellow ochre. IMPORTANT UPDATE* thank you to members of the... more
If you have a narrow space to sand inside use this tip from @meda.orfebre “Take a strip of folded sandpaper, And put it in your saw frame (with tension). It works very well.” 🤯Someone was just asking me the other day how to clean up intricate sawed... more
