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
The 2024 design by @boringfriends is available for a 6 day pre-order so you can have it in time for the holidays. Comment with the words โSend me a link to pre-orderโ and Iโll DM you โบ๏ธ These apparel options are an exclusive offering on Bonfire and... more
Todayโs tip is supported by @haroldstudio a small, woman owned business that sells castings including these fabulous ring blanks! ๐ฅTIP๐ฅ: when you are closing a ring for soldering and you can see the metal is not completely flush carefully run your saw... more
Stone setting tips from @lucywalkerjewellery - โSince Seat Check spray isnโt available in some countries, Sharpie can be used in a pinch to color inside the setting. Where the stone touches the marker will wear away showing you where you need to cut.... more
This stand alone belt sander from @durstontools is my newest addition to my studio. I really love that this compact belt sander can be mounted on the side of my bench and put into use whenever I need it. Belt sanders that connect to my flex shaft are... more
Here is a sanding tip from @laaracerman - โHow to make sanding strips for the jewellerโs saw. I back the sandpaper with duct tape for added strength and write the grit # on the back so I donโt forget what it is!โ thank you for letting me share this! I... more
Thank you to this community for all of your shares! If you ever share a pic in a Society shirt or Apron or youโre excited about my book be sure to tag me because I love to see it. Thank you for supporting me and my work it means the world to me!... more
Here is a tip for creating stone settings in wax from @waxcarvers - โMy preferred way of sticking stones to wax to trace around them is beeswax! It holds surprisingly well. It wonโt damage your stone. You can remove it easily and reuse it. And since... more
Itโs America Recycles Day โป๏ธ I have partnered with @Stullerinc who is committed to ethical sourcing and environmental sustainability in all aspects of their operations. Stuller has received SCSโs certification for 100% recycled metals, verifying that... more
My annual Holiday Gift Guide is live over on my blog. Comment โSEND ME THE GUIDEโ and Iโll DM a link to my blog where you will not only find this awesome list but also โTips For Setting Up Your Jewelry Studioโ โGuide To Refining Scrap Metalโ โMy... more
Here is a stonesetting tip from @thenomadicpine - โYou may have seen the floss trick before to test the fit of a stone in a bezel. But I found the single piece of floss wasnโt durable enough and would sometimes break with my stone still inside my... more
How to create a ring in the size you want! The formula is here in the video: inside diameter MM + metal thickness MM X 3.14 = your ring blank length ๐ you can find a reference chart for this in the back of my book! Plus many other resources!! If you... more
CONGRATS @christinahollanddesigns ๐โค๏ธโบ๏ธ๐ Like this post, follow @gesswein.jewelry and tag all your friends (1 tag=1 entry) Comment โBANANAโ for an additional entry (and I will DM the links to the products) for a chance to win this bag filled with... more
Here is a tip for collecting your metal dust from @noracapodesign - โIโm currently based in Danmark and they use a leather sheet (bench skin/bench apron) for collecting the metal. I gave to it a new twist and connected it to my leather apron using... more
๐๐ธ-๐๐๐ฐ๐ณ ๐๐พ๐ป๐ณ๐ด๐๐ธ๐ฝ๐ถ ๐๐๐ฐ๐ฝ๐ณ by @lionpunchforge comment "send me info" and I will DM you the link! This titanium stand is designed to help you solder hollow forms, bezels, and really any situation where you'd like to be able to heat from below. I love how... more
Silicone fingertips you can modify shared by @machi_jewellery - โEarlier this year, I hurt my thumb pretty badly, so I had a bandage on it for weeks. I had to protect my thumb and the bandage, so discovered these silicon finger protectors. They are... more
Comment โclass listโ and I will DM you my directory of locations to take in-person jewelry classes and workshops. I have been building and editing this directory for almost 6 years! Please tag your local school in the comments section and if you have... more
