In an effort to take a much needed break and spend time with my family for the holidays I have decided to make the 2024 design available now. If you comment including the words โsend me the 2024โ I will DM you the new collection with the design... more
Here is a split shank tip from @misjapaulina - โI used a butter knife to open the split. ๐ The key to making a split ring shank is sawing the split as precisely as possible after marking it with the caliper. If you missed the line, donโt worry. After... more
I love to apply a satin finish on my work. These satin wheels from @gesswein.jewelry are awesome. They cost $1.83 so super affordable. Comment including the words โsend me the wheelsโ and Iโll DM the product info! These automations work only on mobile... more
Really cool idea to light up your bench from @foxtailjewelry - โNail art? Wax art? Same difference! Great lighting is key for whatever it is youโre doing. Thatโs why I am STOKED on this solution for my wax carving bench!! This isnโt a paid ad, I... more
Here is a square wire twisting technique from @lbouton018 - โMy students always enjoy twisting wire in class. If you want to twist square wire in one spot you need a vise and a vise grip. Aim the flame at the spot you want twisted and slowly rotate... more
This dust collector moves around your studio @lindsayminihan - โA couple ideas for using one machine in two spots around my studio! I got a Quatro Gold Vault for dust collection AND fume extraction during Gessweinโs Black Friday deals โ but my bench... more
Here is a saw blade organizing tip from @laaracerman - Paint the ends of your sawblades for easy identification. This trick is especially useful when you canโt remember which blade is in your saw! If you paint the same end of all your saw blades... more
I LOVE this video from @foxtailjewelry and am incredibly grateful for Betsy for allowing me to share!! - โSometimes the best tool for the job is one that doesnโt exist yet! Finding cleverly inexpensive solutions to the problems that arise when making... more
My engraving teacher @todddanielsdesigns showed me his bench brush and encouraged me to share it with all of you! Simply use your jewelerโs saw to cut off the handle and then use your flex shaft and grind the edges to give it a nice smooth shape.... more
Here is a tip for modifying a bur to set flat bottomed, cabochons, rose cuts etc. from @tuggledesigns - โTransforming the latest @buschjewellery carbide setting burs into precision tools for setting rose cut black diamonds! Grinding, polishing, and... more
Every once in awhile introductions are necessary! I am Corkie, I started Metalsmith Society in February of 2018 (coming up on 6 years!) I am passionate about this page because I love learning and sharing knowledge and doing it with kindness. This... more
Bench pins are meant to be modified, love this tip from @mklahn - โAnother bench pin tip: sometimes you donโt want to hold a piece in pliers or a clamp because it wonโt give you good access to where youโre filing. In that case sometimes all you need... more
Have to reshare this stamping tip from @everthine_jewelry - โWe all thought that metal stamping would be easy, right?! Then you tried to stamp a word... your letters were all over the place, they almost seemed to be dancing. Here is how I get straight... more
Tis the season! I had a blast creating custom jewelry for Lolli, our Elf On The Shelf using my @impressart Simply Made Elf Stamp. My elf is a bit mischievous and Iโm not sure I trust them with my torch but they do love to make jewelry and have fun in... more
CONGRATS TO @netcreativedesigns ๐๐๐ซถโค๏ธThis video is supported by @lindstromtools and Iโm excited to announce their new, AFFORDABLE shear cutter EDGEโข available from @riogrande ( They retail for $24) ๐ณ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐... more
Jump ring soldering tip from @willowandtwigg - โLittle realisations that make life so much easier! โ๏ธ I do a LOT of jump ring soldering for various designs in my collections, and used to just lay them out on the soldering block. But in doing this I... more
Creating a heart bezel can seem intimidating! I have partnered with @turquoise_moose to share some tips to help you get started. Turquoise Moose has a wide variety of heart shaped cabochons and they are offering our community 25% off everything now... more
