This month one of my @patreon members will win this @pepetools_usa Engraving Block AND a Superior Ring Bender ($790 value) Why do I want you to be a Patreon? Your support of $5.50/month or $59.40/annual means THE WORLD TO ME. It support me... more
Here is a tip for cutting tube from @young_crone - “To make quick work of tube cutting —insert a small section of tube in your flex shaft, flip your foredoom in reverse and carefully work the tube on your saw blade. There is a little bit of a learning... more
Here is a tip for folks using a Crock Pot for their pickle from @willowandtwigg -“The answer to a question I get asked often! ⚒️ I originally made this reel at the beginning of last year, but as so many of you have queried the glass jar in my... more
My FIRST TUCSON ✔️ It was too quick of a trip, and I am a complete amateur but here is some advice: -Bring Cash and your checkbook, some dealers can’t take credit cards. -Bring stickers with your tax ID, Business, Address, Phone #, Email... more
For when you need to hold tiny bits here is a DIY tool from @desertmoonshinejewelry - “You can saw off the nubs of a small clothespin and wrap a rubber band or hair tie around it to hold tiny objects for filing. If needing to hold a tube or wire, just... more
Here is a tip for stretching a bezel from @lucywalkerjewellery right now you can take TWO WEEKS of her classes for free! If you love great instruction and humor comment including the words “I want free classes” and I’ll send you the sign up!! In other... more
This is jewelry studio organizational #GOALS from @mysticalmoonbeams “I use a file cabinet to organize jewelry wire and avoid clutter.” It looks soooo good! Thank you for taking the time to share, we appreciate it!!! #jewelrystudio... more
This month @pepetools_usa is sponsoring my Patreon GIVEAWAY and one of my active Patreons will win this Superior Ring Bender AND an Engraving Vise! They are also offering my Patreons an exclusive discount code so if you want to consider supporting the... more
Here are some wax carving tips from @dmdmetal - “I use a white or silver paint marker- enamel ones stick best, but can be toxic. I used an acrylic based paint marker. I just had to sand the surface of the wax lightly to make it stick better/ break... more
Here is a bezel setting tip from @susanfauman (shared awhile back 😊) - “I love using my graver’s ball from GRS to hold a piece when I’m setting stones. When I need to set a stone in a ring with a simple, symmetrical shank, I basically use the graver’s... more
For today’s tip I wanted to show off one of the uses for Wolf Clay available from our sponsor @gesswein.jewelry 𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗗𝗠 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝘁𝗼 𝗪𝗼𝗹𝗳 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘆 𝘀𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗱𝘀 “𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝘆”. Wolf Clay is a natural soldering... more
This is my weekly merch post 😆 a chance for me to say: if you love the page and want to support me and represent.. you can check out the Society Shop. Recently I added this Quench Cup which is simply an enamel mug. It has the amazing 2020 Panther on... more
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
