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
It’s #tooltimesaturday and I know many of us are already using 3M radial discs but for those that don’t know about them they are AWESOME. They come in different colors/abrasives and sizes, I highly recommend getting a kit because they are worth every... more
Here is another technique to help you saw out your designs from @jupiterschildco “I draw on low rack artist tape, which is more like paper with an adhesive on the back. Then I usually cut out the shape and then stick it onto the silver sheet so I have... more
Love this riveting tip from @the_familyjewlz_ go to a hardware store and pick up some Escutcheon Pins (used for woodworking) to use as your rivets -“The benefit is one side is already nice and rounded and riveted for you! They come in copper and... more
Happy 4th of July! Since it’s a holiday I chose this delightful tip from @wirebinder she cut up a pool noodle to use on the edge of her drawer, it’s a comfortable place to rest her arms. LOVE THIS. I’m going to spend the day with family outside in the... more
If you use a positioning pin vise the pins can potentially mark your work @directional_designs has a fantastic solution and shared a video on how to do it! -“Quick fix for a common problem. Nothing worse than more tool marks to remove. A little hot... more
When you want to clean dust and shavings from your wax carvings, prior to casting use a little GooGone! I often keep Q-tips around and will gently clean my pieces. It can give me a better sense of what my surface looks like and sometimes I go back in... more
I absolutely love seeing all of your faces! Thank you so much for sharing these pics and for your support! If you want to get your own shirt, mug, tote or apron you can head over to metalsmithsociety.com if you share a pic of yourself be sure to tag... more
For the month of June the #metalsmithchallenge theme was MIXED METALS once again I was blown away by everyone’s creative designs and hard work. Be sure to click on the hashtag and check out everyone else’s work and leave them a comment 💕 tap these... more
If you want to avoid tarnish while storing finished work you can use 3M anti-tarnish paper tabs! Just place a single tab inside your bag. Whenever I ship out a wholesale order I include one with each piece to ensure my pieces look perfect when they... more
Here is another use (besides brushing your teeth 🤣) for your electronic toothbrush from @normbobby “The pure silver from the pickle pot drives me crazy...it takes away from the design of the tiny pieces.....and polishing it out of the tight crevices... more
