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
