Here is a metal organization tip from @_kennalayne_ - “My name is makenna and I own Kenna Layne, an online, handmade jewelry shop. I store my silver in a file folder with labels, forever keeping my silver organized. I wanted to share this tip because... more
Today’s tip is supported by @haroldstudio a small, woman owned business that sells a wide variety of solid 14k yellow gold castings that are perfect for adding a little gold pizzazz to your work without breaking the bank! When I am adding a small gold... more
I love how jewelers problem solve and find common household items that are useful in their studio. Thank you @thepineinthevalley for sending this pickle pot tip! “Basket from a Feta Cheese tub makes a great container for your pickle, meaning you don’t... more
This @shopcanvas.co Mini Lamp is 20% off right now, no code needed. If you comment “send me the link” I’ll DM you the one I use. I can honestly say these lamps (I’ve bought two) are a game changer. They make quickly capturing a video of my process... more
Here is a wax carving tip from @madneeco - I’m using big tapered bottle cork bung/stopper as support while carving wax models. Cork won’t scratch the models and is dense enough to give support while working. The one I got (70mm) fit’s perfectly into... more
You can texture with any 6mm stamp using this awesome Multi Function Hammer from our friends at @impressart this affordable ($33) Comment “send me the link” and I’ll DM the info to this hammer which comes with a sprinkle pattern texture stamp, a non... more
Here is a soldering tip for those little jump rings from @embercanyon - “Rather than messing around with tiny solder pieces and tiny jump rings that constantly move around, fly off your pieces, or just generally don’t do what you want them to do - try... more
Here is a #diytool and tip for setting fragile stones like opals from @lucywalkerjewellery - ““Bezel setting fragile stones doesn’t need to be scary but we do need to work mindfully. Here I’m setting an opal doublet with a home-made brass bezel... more
Love these safety tips from @basecampjewelry you can also comment “send me the blog” and I will DM my blog article on studio safety while pregnant. The thing is all humans should use these safety tips! One thing I want to note, flashback arrestors are... more
Here is a tip for using a milgrain tool from @jo_mako - “For the best results milgrain needs to be applied to a fine edge, slowly applying pressure while pushing forward. If you slip off softly run the wheel back over the done section until the wheel... more
Love this chain storage tip from @dangbravegirl - “This is what I've used for years to store my sterling chain. Cut dowels/scrap rods to fit inside tote, mine is a standard 14x14x3 and accommodates spools from Rio... which I labeled with reorder... more
You need a welder first and foremost! But what about all the other accessories?? @sunstonepj makes a starter pack that has everything in this video plus silver chain to practice! It retails for $200 they also sell bulk chain you can use for permanent... more
