Yes you can enamel on soldered pieces! #sponsored by @pmcsupplies who provided the fabulous Tabletop Kiln. You can enamel on soldered pieces if you use hard solder! The melting temperature of hard solder is 1475 degrees Fahrenheit this is a higher... more
Here is a fabulous sawing tip from @saltwater.and.silver - “ The easiest trick to get that perfect saw line around a decorative edge ⚡️ I think this has become my motto around here…. “Just grab a sharpie!” I swear it’s my most used tool in the... more
When your work is turning grey-ish black in your tumbler try this recipe to clean the barrel and your media: 50/50 Distilled white vinegar and water. Tumbler for 20 and rinse. Then fill with water and a few teaspoons of baking soda, tumble again for... more
I heard these are back in stock so I wanted to share this video again. This $17 (UPDATED IN 2023) Jiffy Jig from Gesswein is an awesome addition to your studio. I have a large polishing machine and find myself using this because it’s honestly easier... more
All of the amazing 2022 merch will be leaving my shop at the end of the month! There is also about a week left to order if you want to receive your items prior to Dec 25th. This amazing design was created by @lloydstratton and I can’t believe the year... more
Awesome split shank tip from @goldeulejewelry - “Here‘s how I create split shank rings. Instead of fiddling around with a ruler everytime, I found myself an object in my workshop that has the perfect length (in my case my trusty bench peg from... more
Here is a tip from @jewellersacademy use a pair of pliers to hold a jump ring, saw and file a small portion off and it gives you the perfect surface to solder to your pendant! Thank you for letting me share this! We appreciate it! Also I was on the... more
Have you been following my enameling journey? In this second video I wanted to discuss the importance of base enamel and counter enamel. Counter enamel refers to enameling the back of your enameled piece. This important step prevents warping and... more
I frequently get asked how to use various bench pin modifications so I thought I would share how I use my v-slot to securely hold my tube cutting jig while I’m sawing. If you have a bench pin modification and you’d like to share a video of it in... more
Mesmerized by this setting video from @lucywalkerjewellery save your old toothbrush and use it to set your bezels! The plastic of the toothbrush is great for pushing without marring the metal 🪥I also used a toothbrush as a setting tool in my book. I... more
Here is a tip for when you are laying out work with silver balls from @facetsartisanjewelry - “Tired of spending half the day on your knees looking for your tiny silver details? I find working out the details in a jewelry box cover helps avoid lost... more
Today’s tip is supported by @haroldstudio a small, woman owned business that sells castings including these fabulous ring blanks! 🔥TIP🔥: when soldering components or rings with details, stampings etc. use a graphite pencil to prevent solder from... more
Here is a tumbling tip from @rosyrevolver - “Thermo-loc works well for protecting fragile objects during tumbling as long as it’s wrapped enough around the setting or embellishments to not be able to pop off. Can peel away or heat with a heat gun or... more
Creating keepsake ornaments with my children 🥹 but more importantly creating memories and getting them started young making jewelry and working with tools. Thank you to @impressart for their support of this project. They sell a wide variety of... more
Love the simplicity of this DIY torch holder from @scottjamesjewelry thank you so much for sharing this with us! If you love the page and community please send me a tip! We could really use submissions of quick videos/reels. No tip is too simple,... more
This tip is supported by our friends at @turquoise_moose the gorgeous, calibrated Sleeping Beauty Turquoise I set are available from them. I must also give shoutouts to @weatherbeaten who shared this tip with us years ago: Use silver tubing to create... more
This tip got a bit lost in yesterday’s $1000 giveaway. If you didn’t see that post head over, LIKE the post, do the things and enter to win! My tip is when I have tiny components to solder onto a ring, I love to use soldering clay. Especially if the... more
Today is America Recycles Day ♻️ I’ve partnered with @sullerinc to GIVEAWAY a $1000 shopping credit to one winner. TO ENTER:⠀ • Must be following @metalsmithsociety and @stullerinc • Like this post⠀ • Tag a jeweler friend in the... more
Stamping small pieces of metal tip from @sophiedivettjewellery - “Sellotape little bits of metal you’re hammering flat to the bench block so they don’t ping away while you’re hammering it. Clear tape means you can still see what you’re doing. Would... more
Filling a butane torch: when filling a butane torch it’s pretty straight forward. Stay in a ventilated area, even going outside can be nice 😊 . Make sure your torch is off, flip the torch upside down and then find the area on the bottom of the torch... more
