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
Bonus content for PATREONS/SUBSCRIBERS this will be a two part video 😄 confused about which polishing buffs to purchase. First I discuss the most common sizes 3”, 4”, 5” and 6” 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 ✨ 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 - “I 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 🤪, started... more
Sawing tip from Alycia of @oxbow_studio - “When 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
I’m taking today off 🙏 but want to say I’m 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
🤣 couldn’t resist making and sharing this. I’m on vacation this weekend! Who is old enough to remember these guys?! 🙋♀️🙋♀️🙋♀️ #jewelers #jewelrylife
Protecting your stone from 🔥 thank you Sharon of @dreamsmith.jewelry for this one! “When I need to solder piece of jewelry with a gemstone, I make sure to keep the stone from being damaged by the flame 🔥 Here, for example, the stone in a saucer of... more
Torch Fired Enamel with @jessjewelry - “Let’s talk Torch fire enamel! This method uses copper shapes covered in granules of glass enamel powder. The powdered enamels are sifted onto the copper like sifting powdered sugar onto a dessert. (but... more
Keum-Boo tips from Erica of @ericabellojewelry shot just for us 🙏 - “My secret weapon in Keum-boo, a brass brush. The most important part of the keum-boo process is having two pure metals to bond together. If you’re using sterling silver you will need... more
How I organize my Lindström pliers, I use a 9” towel bar that hangs over my drawers, it also perfectly hangs over the edge of my bench. These amazing RX pliers are ergonomic and have a little bar that I gently disconnect to hang them up. These are... more
