Listen to this weekโs podcast! In eight minutes I discuss tips shared by our community for rust prevention and also what to do once it happens. The link to listen to my podcast is in my profile but be sure to follow the show on Apple Podcasts or... more
Craftoptics are magnification eyeglasses that have changed the game for me! If you have been on the fence about ordering a pair, just go for it!! This pair was made for me, with my prescription! โฃ โฃ Working with them allows me to sit with great... more
Polishing in tiny spaces...Love this polishing tip from @suethomascreative - "The spaces between these primrose petal earrings are so small but need a hi shine like the rest of the flower. Pull open a cotton bud and spin onto a small diamond burr and... more
Now is the time to refine your gold scraps with @garfieldrefining gold was 2,335.30 per oz yesterday. ๐จInsane. โฃ โฃ To order your free shipping label comment including the words โI want a labelโ and I will DM you the link! โฃ โฃ The process couldnโt be... more
Jump ring making tip from @brianaharrison_metals โMy jewelry tip videos are always my most popular on the tok, so I suppose Iโll share them here too ๐ค I always feel like things we do as artist seem obvious to other like minded folk butttttt from my... more
So rad seeing the projects in my book come to life with this video from the talented @laaracerman thank you so much for sharing. The projects in my book were designed intentionally to be simplistic so you can take the framework and then add your own... more
Dapping blocks are so useful!! This tip was shared by both @lm6d and @refraction_manufacturing years ago and itโs one I use on a regular basis in my studio. The dapping block can be used to true up/round a heavy gauge jump ring or ring band by giving... more
Here is a tip for creating prong settings from @jacothejeweller - โThis is a method I like to use when creating โprong settingsโ. I use it to divide the tube into equal sections when preparing the grooves for the claws. We do love our bezel forming... more
What is a โdead blow malletโ?!? This Del Reyโข Nylon Dead Blow Mallet from @gesswein.jewelry has a head filled with steel shot and two nylon faces. It has a smilier function to a raw-hide mallet in that it wonโt mar your metal but it has extra weight... more
Here is a tool modification tip for wax working from @emilieshapirojewelry - โIf youโre using an electric wax pen for the build up technique in wax carving, I love modifying my tool to make a really small tip to get into small spaces if youโre... more
Was delighted to install this Ring + Bezel Mandrel Holder โจ NEW โจ from @lionpunchforge inspired by a tip shared by our community, made of aircraft grade aluminum! Comment โIโm ready to organizeโ if youโd like me to send you the link to the holder. I... more
You donโt want to miss this conversation I had with Laura of @thewildpine She shared her top tips on how she has grown a successful, full-time jewelry business using her Instagram page. โฃ โฃ The podcast โJewelry Making Tips With Metalsmith Societyโ can... more
Tip for a too tight bezel from @martindenoch โHave you ever made a bezel too tight? But of course you have! Weโve been there all! But itโs ok, there is a way to solve it!โ Use a drill bit and roll in on your steel block!โ Martin thank you! You have... more
Itโs the simple tips that I find the most helpful. A safe way to polish a chain is to do so by hand, rotary tools like flex shafts and polishing machines can be dangerous as they can grab and wrap a chain. I just hammered a little nail into my bench... more
I had never worked harder on something than I did on this book. I was given only five months and I did this on top of my already full schedule of running our wonderful community, my jewelry and being a mom of two young kiddos. I am truly so proud of... more
As @lynetteandreasenjewelry says be sure to clean up afterwards and a wear a mask because of the dust๐๐ท great tip to give new life to your solderite board! Some fun facts about solderite: Solderite Board (calcium silicate) these boards are more dense... more
Turn your broken drill bits into DIY sandpaper rolls from @rollindesignspuglia - โTurning broken drill bits into a handy sanding drum ๐กโจI used a pink grinding stone burr to modify the bit!โ Thank you so much for allowing me to share this!!! I always... more
I love how @trailfolkdesigns used their wooden drawers: โSo happy to check this off my to-do list! I had drawers of cabs that were โsemi organizedโ ever since I started this metalsmith journey, but I snipped some $3 bamboo sticks to fit the various... more
Itโs another automation to deliver you info straight to your inbox!! ๐ฅณ Comment including the words โlearn about bezelsโ to get Lucyโs blog article all about Bezel Heights DMโd to you. What is too short? What is too tall etc. Here is a tip for uneven... more
Breaking news! @impressart has just launched their Burnishing Tumbler. A small, variable speed tumbler for jewelers that cost $135, ๐ข๐ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ ๐ข๐ง๐๐ฅ๐ฎ๐๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐ฐ๐จ๐ซ๐๐ฌ โ๐โ๐ ๐ฅ๐ข๐ค๐ ๐ ๐๐ข๐ฌ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐ญโ ๐ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐๐ ๐๐ง ๐๐ฑ๐๐ฅ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ข๐ฏ๐ ๐ฉ๐ซ๐จ๐ฆ๐จ ๐๐ง๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐ฅ๐ข๐ง๐ค ๐ญ๐จ ๐ฉ๐ฎ๐ซ๐๐ก๐๐ฌ๐! ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฆ๐จ... more
