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

Tips

@halsteadjewelrysupplies is a family owned business that has a MASSIVE selection of chains. They have silver, 14k gold, and gold-filled in both yellow and rose varieties! Saving money where you can is so important for jewelers, did you know if you are... more

Congrats to my PATREON @carmenmichellejewelry Every month I have a GIVEAWAY over on my Patreon page! All you have to do to enter is be an active Patreon. Patreon is a platform that allows content creators like myself to be supported by their community... more

This is a throwback to a fun jewelry photography tip from @fifthelementjewelry (SWIPE TO SEE THE SHOT 😍) - “Some lighthearted inspiration for jewelers to be resourceful and use their creative problem skills when they want to bring an idea into... more

Comment if you’ve done that before 🤦‍♀️ wasn’t my first mistake and certainly won’t be my last! Friday I posted a tutorial making earring wires with my new Wire Cutting Jig from @lionpunchforge head back to that post if you haven’t seen it! I’m... more

Here is a technique for sizing a ring from @milestonejewelryllc - “I would like to share an easy way to size a ring larger without having to measure anything! 1️⃣ Here is the ring that needs to be sized larger. 14k yellow gold, diamonds, sapphire 2️⃣... more

⚡️Comment “send me a link” and I’ll send you a link to this tool! ⚡️Chris of @lionpunchforge designed this amazing Wire Cutting Jig to help us work faster. If your work requires you to repetitively and approximately cut small portions of wire this... more

Just created this for anyone new to using radial bristle discs. Placing them in the correct direction is important as otherwise they snap. This is a knife edge one so that’s why there is only one disc. The regular ones you want to stack with 3-5 on a... more

Here is a workholding tip from @nelsonkingery - “Thought I’d share a tip I used today being overseas temporarily and I don’t have a vice or engraving ball (anything sturdy) to easily set stones. Used a mason jar cap as my base plate to heat and hold... more

Here is a #diy stump and tool holder from @leewarddesignsmi - “When I imagined my new studio, I knew that it would include an anvil. Then on the Facebook marketplace I stumbled upon this Hay-Budden; 125 pounds of vintage beauty. Every piece made in my... more

Here is a texture tip from @hannah.lynn.jewelry - “How to make a fused, earthy, sandy, texture on your jewelry! I love this texture and use it from time to time in my pieces. Typically fusing is done with fine silver, however I have found with the... more

Having fun playing with all the tools at the @gesswein.jewelry booth at JCK. That cool Foredom Bench Lathe adapter is (item 8500624) and it allows you to use your small bits on your bench lathe 🙏 the bur holder is the Burro Jewelers Bench Tool... more

So many neat techniques in this process video from @scarlettjewellerylabel thank you so much Rebecca for letting me share your video on creating a custom engagement ring! If you have a process video or technique you’d like to share with our community... more