Melting gold scrap into a ball ♻️ I use a premium charcoal block which are harder than soft blocks and then I use a ball bur to make an indentation! Hope seeing this technique is helpful or at the very least fun to watch 😃 #meltingmetal #meltinggold... more
Why I ship my jewelry packages with USPS. This is not an AD, I just thought it would be helpful for other small businesses. I never knew you could hop on their website and order the boxes, shipped for free 😉 I like the 5.375 X 8.625 X 1.625 boxes ❤️... more
Here is a plier modification from @lucywalkerjewellery using a sanding disc to soften the edge so they don’t mar your metal. I love tool modification videos so if you have one please send it to me! You still have this weekend to join Lucy’s Metalsmith... more
Yes, that is a toothbrush! Throwing it back to this video from @lucywalkerjewellery setting a bezel with a toothbrush, it won’t mar your metal or scratch your stone! ✔️✔️ Now that we have your attention it’s actually the perfect time to commit to a... more
Here is another way to hold your torch from @atelier_hanki 😄-“I use a wall hook as a torch holder. Works perfectly and it also matches with my torch 😀” LOVE. I really try to make my studio a place where I want to be that has cool design. Not necessary... more
Here is a tip for sawing out a border from @westry.co - “ I use a flex shaft attachment to trace a line where I want my border to be rather than using calipers.” Love this Cylie it’s is so simple and effective! Thank you for taking the time to share... more
Using sandpaper or better yet micro finishing film in your saw frame to sand those hard to reach spots! The finishing film is more durable than sandpaper so it works quite well. I try to get a bit of tension in the film as I insert it into my saw... more
Here is a tip from Shelby of @stardustsoulstudio - “I wanted my fume extractor to set up on the edge of my bench to create a little more space on the bench top I used these Loctite mounting tabs on the legs to keep it from falling off the ledge of my... more
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Here is the largest tumbler I’ve ever seen from 😄 @finearzt - “I am working on a large scale sculpture with copper leaves. My team and I fumbled around with vibratory tumblers with no luck, and industrial would break the bank. It was suggested we try... more
This bright pink Haymaker saw frame from @pepetools_usa makes me happy! I really love the Haymaker designed by @lionpunchforge because not only is this aluminum saw beautiful, it’s lightweight and balanced! With a 5” throat, you can easily cut larger... more
Love this demonstration of the pipe debuting tool from @martindenoch - “ A deburring tool is one of my favorite tools! It’s easy to use, it does the work fast and the result is perfect! And the best part of all - It’s quite cheap. You can buy it in... more
Protect your stone while you polish with this tip from @torchfirestudio - “I like to use Washi tape to cover my stones while I’m 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 💪 Everyone is welcome 🙏 All levels of experience 😄 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 😍 “I 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) 😆”This cost me less then $20 and now I’m able to keep all of my stones separated and from bumping into each... more
DIY sanding sticks from @mageofmetals - “I 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 - “Tip for organizing multiples of the same design in my painter’s palette. “ Thanks you so much Jan we really appreciate you taking the time to share! #workinprogress... more
