Here is a storage tip from @pohpohcito - “Bought a roll of 🧲 magnetic strip🧲 with adhesive backing. It's great for turning any surface on your bench into, (duh) a magnetic one! Super handy for organizing the small mandrils jewelers use for sanding... more
Here is a mini #DIY sander for your flex shaft from @ebj.escoladejoalheria - “Cut your sandpaper into a triangle and then insert the thin end into a large needle. Before using it on your piece, rotate the needle with the sandpaper between your... more
I now sell a few tools on my website…I have partnered with @lionpunchforge and you can shop for a Society shirt and add this tool to your shopping cart all on metalsmithsociety.com 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗱𝘀 “𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗹𝘀𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘁𝘆... more
This is a commonly asked question: how do I get a good impression with larger stamps?!? Start with annealed metal and try this method of holding firmly and gently angling the stamp as you strike from north, south, east and west. Hold firmly as you do... more
Here is a little bench pin modification for sawing jump rings from @nebu.youmna - “I hate sawing jump rings, and I usually use 4mm wide jump rings, so I cut a 4mm wide dent in my bench pin, I made it as deep as I want the jump ring to sit comfortably... more
Goals for 2024….start a podcast ✔️ comment with the words “I want to listen” and I’ll DM the first episode!!!! I am so excited to introduce “Jewelry Making Tips with Corkie Bolton” a 10-15 minute podcast where I’ll discuss tips we have shared with... more
Back in 2020 @swampwitch shared this amazing production tip... if you are newer to jewelry making "production" is when you are creating multiples of the same piece of jewelry in one go to be more efficient and cost effective with your time! - “"I use... more
If you want to understand what “half hard” is, whether you should use sterling or fine…or simply which gauge (mm) of wire you need for a ring band that will be durable? Comment including the words “I love learning” (doesn’t need to be exact 😉) and I... more
Beginner sawing tip: if you are having a hard time catching the metal on the first few saw strokes use your fingernail as a guide to rest the saw blade next to. YOU ARE NOT SAWING INTO YOUR NAILS HERE. It will prevent it from sliding around so you can... more
Here is a border tip from @thesilverschmidt @saltcitysmithery - “To get a perfectly consistent width on a border around a bezel I keep wire scraps of different gauges at my bench to use as a guide to trace around the bezel. Swipe to see a video. Place... more
Happy New Year! I wanted you to know that tomorrow when I return to my studio all the 2023 merch will be removed from the Society Shop. So if you have been interested in the design today is your last chance! It’s been an incredible year our community... more
🪥 A toothbrush ... a #diy setting tool... from @curtisrjewellery - “Tip for setting soft gemstones like opal and turquoise! Upcycle a toothbrush into a bezel pusher by cutting and filing the tip. I like a flat spot on the bottom, but you can shape to... more
Here is a tip to make your own decorative bezel from @makeitwithkim - “Do you want to make your bezels fancy? While you can buy pre-made fancy bezel strip, in many countries it's not that easy to get hold of. But you can make your own! Most bezel... more
This tip changed my personal storage system in my studio, thanks for sharing again with a little tweak @dangbravegirl - “Not sure if this has been shared or not but I saw my friend Nicole @hartleyenough do something similar so I adapted it to suit my... more
A tip worth revisiting from time to time from @martindenoch - “A deburring tool is one of my favorite tools! It’s easy to use, it does the work fast and the result is perfect! And the best part of all - It’s quite cheap. You can buy it in almost any... more
Resharing this fab patina tip from @sunlightsilver - “A simple little hack to apply patina with a brush pen. Get a watercolor brush pen (Amazon or art supply store). Remove the brush top (these turn “righty loosey, lefty tighty”). Carefully pour your... more
Resharing this fab patina tip from @sunlightsilver - “A simple little hack to apply patina with a brush pen. Get a watercolor brush pen (Amazon or art supply store). Remove the brush top (these turn “righty loosey, lefty tighty”). Carefully pour your... more
As part of my vacation time this week I will be sharing some of our community's favorite tips! Happy holidays and enjoy! Dapping blocks are so useful!! This tip was shared by both @lm6d and @refraction_manufacturing years ago and it’s one I use on a... more
Japanese finger guards available from @pepetools_usa make sure they fit you snug! I have two sizes “B” and “C” If you comment including the words “save my fingers” I can send you the link, a ten pack is $5.95. Out of an abundance of caution I... more
I’ve been running this page for six years in February! I used to share about my merch once a week, it gave me an opportunity to let people know how they could support me and spread the word. It also gave me a day I didn’t have to find a tip because... more
