Protect your stone while you polish with this tip from @torchfirestudio - โI like to use Washi tape to cover my stones while Iโm polishing pieces. It protects from unwanted scratches and easily removes afterward! I usually rip a piece (or several)... more
One soldering technique I use often is to place my solder chip underneath the solder seam and then position my flame above to pull the solder through. You can also subtly see that my hard solder was colored with a purple sharpie which is another great... more
Kindness, community and education ๐ช Everyone is welcome ๐ All levels of experience ๐ this design for this year makes my heart happy. Thank you @beardedcreativestudio Thank you to everyone who has supported the shop. Your shirt purchases not only allow... more
This stump from @dreamsmith.jewelry is in fact dreamy ๐ โI found this gorgeous wood stump several years ago, and screwed into its top edge an old fabric belt I had, at roughly 5 cm intervals, creating pockets all around the stump, one for each beloved... more
NEW ROTARY TUMBLER BY @impressart I think our community has been waiting for some new rotary tumbler options and ImpressArt has delivered. This is a large capacity barrel which can hold up to 20lbs. Their media kinda looks like spaceships and then has... more
Over the years we have shared this tip a few different ways. Thank you @anamericanmetalsmith for sending this (a long while ago actually) ๐โThis cost me less then $20 and now Iโm able to keep all of my stones separated and from bumping into each... more
DIY sanding sticks from @mageofmetals - โI like to reuse my old sanding sticks and make new ones with them. However, instead of firmly rolling the sandpaper, I prefer to score along the edges of my stick with a pointed tool and gradually fold the... more
Organize your works in progress with this tip from @jansartjewelry - โTip for organizing multiples of the same design in my painterโs palette. โ Thanks you so much Jan we really appreciate you taking the time to share! #workinprogress... more
Bonus content for PATREONS/SUBSCRIBERS this will be a two part video ๐ confused about which polishing buffs to purchase. First I discuss the most common sizes 3โ, 4โ, 5โ and 6โ your polishing machine dictates which you can use. Small table top bench... more
Depletion Gilding, a process I use on Sterling Silver to heat and raise copper oxides and then remove them with pickle. This leaves a very fine layer of fine silver on top. You might need to heat and pickle 4-6 times until to heat and the metal... more
Introducing the 2023 design created by @beardedcreativestudio in celebration of our five year anniversary (happening in February) I wanted to create a fun, cool design that reminds us of the best parts of this community: everyone is welcome and we are... more
Congrats @jemmy.rae GIVEAWAY โจ I will be giving away a $100 Metalsmith Society Gift Card to one lucky community member. Can you share your favorite tip from this year in the comments and tag a friend?!? I need to spread the word that TODAY is the LAST... more
Collect your metal dust with this awesome tip from Liz of @rustycreekdesigns - โI have silver dust everywhere, as I am sure all of us metalsmiths do! I had been trying to use a paint brush to gather up all the dust on my bench, but it never got it... more
2022 Recap: PUBLISHED A BOOK! Shared 300+ jewelry making tips on Instagram. Had @lloydstratton design gorgeous merch (final days to purchase that!!!) Studied engraving with @johnnyoro @metalsmithsinvicenza in ITALY, Joined TikTok ๐คช, started... more
Sawing tip from Alycia of @oxbow_studio - โWhen sawing sprues off small components, I like to do two things! First, I use a ring clamp to hold the piece. This allows me to have a better grip, hold it steady, and protect my fingers. Second, I like to... more
Iโm taking today off ๐ but want to say Iโm EXTREMELY GRATEFUL for this wonderful community. I hope whatever you celebrate you enjoy some much deserved time with family and friends and I know that this time of year can be really hard. Have a happy and... more
๐คฃ couldnโt resist making and sharing this. Iโm on vacation this weekend! Who is old enough to remember these guys?! ๐โโ๏ธ๐โโ๏ธ๐โโ๏ธ #jewelers #jewelrylife
Protecting your stone from ๐ฅ thank you Sharon of @dreamsmith.jewelry for this one! โWhen I need to solder piece of jewelry with a gemstone, I make sure to keep the stone from being damaged by the flame ๐ฅ Here, for example, the stone in a saucer of... more
