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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
Love this solution for those using solder paste from @willowandtwigg - โSolder paste is really useful stuff, but itโs also expensive compared to regular solder so you donโt want to waste it by not storing it properly. If you allow it to dry out, then... more
Hey friends, will you share a tip with us? Even if you think itโs simple or everyone already know it. Trust me there are plenty of folks who it will help ๐ my main mission with Metalsmith Society has always been to educate and form community, it would... more
Here is a safe way to polish a piece that has an attached chain from @dangbravegirl - โTo save your chain, your fingers and your sanity, I tuck my soldered chain into a small baggie (and zip it closed around the chain) when I'm using my flex shaft to... more
Just thought Iโd share in case someone else finds this helpful. I recently utilized my miter jig to file a portion of a wax ring perfectly flat. As I got closer to the surface of the miter jig I was careful to to not hit my file against my jig. I... more
Prong setting tips from @kristinabobin - โWhen you make the shape you want and solder that, you need to make groves for your prongs to fit nicely into your setting. Yes, they have to be fitting, otherwise the heat will move things around, and we donโt... more
Create a soldering nest like this by taking 22g/.64mm (it can be heavier or thinner as well) bending and flattening it. You can use it to elevate your work, get an even heating and good flow. When I am soldering bezels to backplates I like to heat... more
Here is a tip for file handles from @beautifulfiercewonderful - โAn old hack with a bit of a twist - This awesome tip shared by @metalsmithsociety really saves my hands when using small files, and I found a quick and easy way to organise them so... more
