A helpful tip for adding twisted wire borders around a bezel from @jakobthesilversmith - “Start with a 45 degree cut so that this twisted wire will be seamless when soldered together.” Thank you so much for sharing with us, it’s the small details that... more
Comment “online classes” and I will DM a link so you can learn from Lucy!! In this video she cuts a seat for a faceted stone from @lucywalkerjewellery “Since Seat Check spray isn’t available in some countries, Sharpie can be used in a pinch to color... more
Tip for using a Square Collet (Bezel) Block from @jacothejeweller “Here’s an excerpt (from our latest full-length tutorial video) discussing one technique we use to create a perfect, tapered square bed for this particular ring’s collet. Full... more
Here is a tip for securing ring and bezel mandrels, set them up in a vise! Having them secure allows you to work faster and more efficiently! It also frees up your hands —super helpful for stone setting and shaping. I love my rotating @grstools vise... more
An amazing process video from @aureafinejewellery creating a double bezel, full eternity diamond band! “✨The tool I used to flatten the rings is called a valve stem and it’s actually from a car engine! ✨Drilling on the wood mandrel helps to... more
🔨 Have you ever seen this jewelry making tool? COMMENT “It’s hammer time” if you want me to send you a link! It’s called a spring-loaded planishing hammer (aka a stationary planishing hammer), and I’ll be honest—I’d never used one until... more
𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐬 while metal prices are high 👇 (aka: how to keep creating and keep your prices feeling sane) 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: 𝐃𝐈𝐒𝐂𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐓 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐨 💖 1️⃣: Work in bronze/brass - Perfect when you want to keep practicing stone setting + engraving without sweating... more
Love this twisted wire tip from @Beadstoflame 🔥 If you want to make twisted wire to use as a decorative rim around a bezel, start by twisting the end of your wire just enough so your drill chuck has something to grip. Secure the other end, either... more
