This is an awesome technique, as shown by jeweler @earth_to_chandra for not getting a stone stuck in a bezel. Simply thread some floss underneath the stone (in this case she is creating a setting for a unique piece of elk ivory) then you have... more
Depending on my project I sometimes cut rings on this handy lathe. It’s a tool from Matt (swear this isn’t an advertisement 😂) you can quickly cut the inner diameter and outside diameter and also round the edge or square them in minutes! The only... more
Jeweler @fione_harvey showing her gorgeous wax rings which have been carved for casting. What is your favorite carving wax? I’ve always used the Matt brand which comes in tubes for easy sizing. Maybe there is a brand I’ve never heard of 🤔... more
If you are just starting out with creating a jewelry line ( congrats!!! ) but also go buy @emilieshapirojewelry book on how to do it. I own this book and it has incredible advice in it! She also wrote a book called Creative Wax Carving which I don’t... more
Hi! I’m Corkie @corkieboltonjewelry and I’ve been making jewelry since I was in high school. One of the joys of my jewelry career has been teaching and connecting with other jewelers. Sharing information and having a spirit of #communitynotcompetition... more
