#sponsored For this week’s #tooltalktuesday I am so happy to show off the Hold-It! Positioning Clay for Soldering from @reneefordmetals (Jeweler + Instructor) this amazing clay can be molded into all types of shapes and then you can use it as a prop 🤯... more
For this week’s #tooltalktuesday I wanted to show off the @wubberstools mini hammer I received in my @benchtooljunkies March box. Full disclosure I receive the box as a PR gift but all opinions and reviews are honest. In general I would never show... more
Here is a tip for organizing your saw blades from @apprendre_la_bijouterie - “I just paint the top of my saw blades with colorful nailpolish. 1 colour per size. Always on the top so that I don't have to think about which way to insert it in my... more
Here is a tip for refreshing your hard charcoal block from @sophie.cunliffe.jeweller - “Refreshing an old charcoal block that has worn and pitted over time. Rub on a cement block and you'll get a nice clean, flat soldering suface again. Oh and filthy... more
For this week’s #tooltalktuesday I wanted to discuss a basic tool, owned by most jewelers: a prong pusher! Prong pushers are definitely on my list of beginner’s tools as they work really well to push down bezels. The problem is they come with some... more
Here is a tool organization tip from @blueberryjewelry02 - “Old leather belt repurposed to a tool hanger. Use for mandrels, hammers, or anything else. Keep work surfaces clear and organized. Dad always said “a clean job is a happy job” when I would... more
#sponsored For this week’s #tooltalktuesday I’m showing off an awesome tool for setting up your home studio: the ECO-Torque 280 Rotary Micromotor from our friends at @gessweinco what I love about this option is it’s just under $200 and is wonderful... more
Here is a #diy plier stand from @stephanienorrisws - “I’m not a fan of the wood plier racks I was seeing for sale, so I decided to make my own! I grabbed an old shoe box, cut it into three equal rectangles and two triangles and put the whole thing... more
For this week’s #tooltalktuesday I wanted to show off some really cool sanding sticks I got from our sponsor @ottofrei1930 - These Pro Buff Sticks rainbow 🌈 (Part # 111.359) come in an assortment of 120, 240, 320, 400, 600, 800 & 1000 grits. They have... more
#sponsored For this week’s #tooltalktuesday I’m excited to show off the KERF™ Jewelry saw blade organizer and dispenser designed by @nashefm this 3D printed organizer is made out of PLA, a biodegradable plastic made out of corn. It has a total of 18... more
Here is a tip to clean your files from @funlolacoker - “It's nothing revolutionary, but it doesn't require having file cleaning brush so it's one less tool to buy. Using a scrap piece of brass, scrape debris downward. Light pressure is usually... more
