Metalsmith Society Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Tips

Sanding tip when something is small, or hard to hold onto. Use an eraser! Hope this is helpful! Thank you to @janet.wise @pyrus_designs for sharing this tip in the past ❤️ #sandingtip #jewelrymakingtip

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 “Send me a link to pre-order” and I’ll DM you ☺️ These apparel options are an exclusive offering on Bonfire and... more

Today’s tip is supported by @haroldstudio a small, woman owned business that sells castings including these fabulous ring blanks! 🔥TIP🔥: 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 - “Since Seat Check spray isn’t 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 - “How to make sanding strips for the jeweller’s saw. I back the sandpaper with duct tape for added strength and write the grit # on the back so I don’t forget what it is!” 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 you’re 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 - “My preferred way of sticking stones to wax to trace around them is beeswax! It holds surprisingly well. It won’t damage your stone. You can remove it easily and reuse it. And since... more

It’s America Recycles Day ♻️ I have partnered with @Stullerinc who is committed to ethical sourcing and environmental sustainability in all aspects of their operations. Stuller has received SCS’s certification for 100% recycled metals, verifying that... more

My annual Holiday Gift Guide is live over on my blog. Comment “SEND ME THE GUIDE” and I’ll DM a link to my blog where you will not only find this awesome list but also “Tips For Setting Up Your Jewelry Studio” “Guide To Refining Scrap Metal” “My... more

Here is a stonesetting tip from @thenomadicpine - “You 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 wasn’t 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 😁 you can find a reference chart for this in the back of my book! Plus many other resources!! If you... more