LOVE seeing this very important process of capturing metal for refining from @mageofmetals - “To gather my silver dust, I first remove the sandpaper scraps and use a magnet to collect my broken saw blades. Next I gather the dust, metal and... more
Here is a tip for cutting multiples from @allieperrydesigns - “Whenever I need to cut multiple pieces of stock to the same length, I find any tool on my bench that’s the correct measurement and use it as a template! Here I used a machinists square,... more
Now available at @pepetools_usa 😃 my favorite Finger Guards. COMMENT: “Safety first” and I’ll DM you the link to the finger guards! How cool is that? I’ve been using these for years and I think to date I’ve only thrown one in my refining bucket! They... more
Do you have a ring clamp? I consider it an inexpensive, essential tool. Great for holding small bits when you need to file. Filing requires holding the metal securely and I just can’t hold something this small with my fingers! Hope this was helpful!... more
Here is a bezel tip from @junipersilvercompany - “Here is a tip for how I make my bezels for smaller stones. Instead of trying to wrap it around like you would a bigger stone, I make a small circle with the (round nose wire bending) pliers and make a... more
Love this organizing tip from @akka.jewelry - “Are your wires a tangled mess? 🤔 I’ve got the perfect solution for you! 💡 This tip of the day is all about organizing your wires by size in a basic document file case. 🧰 It’s an easy and efficient... more
Dapping blocks are so useful!! This tip was shared by both @lm6d and @refraction_manufacturing years ago and it’s one I use on a regular basis in my studio. The dapping block can be used to true up/round a heavy gauge jump ring or ring band by giving... more
CONGRATS @michellelenaejewelry ❤️I have partnered with Sunstone to GIVEAWAY a mPulse welder ($2400 value) to one lucky member of our community! Entering is super simple: Follow @sunstoneweld + @metalsmithsociety Every tag of a fellow jeweler is an... more
Covering a stone with painters tape can keep it safe when you have to do some final polishing. This tip was shared five years ago by @fioneharveystudio and I also shared in my book! Such a gem! The gorgeous piece of turquoise is from @turquoise_moose... more
Love this video from @lucywalkerjewellery it shows placing the chip of solder beneath the bezel seam and then heating from above to pull it through. Soldering a bunch of bezels in one go is such a time saver! Do you have a tip for doing multiples of... more
Love this bench pin tip from @ciaomonica_ @metalsmithsinflorence - “Since I live between two places and I only have a full bench at one, I have to resort to have my other “bench” at the end of my dining table (which sits a bit low…A simply built bench... more
Paste solder is pretty neat! It’s a combo of solder particles and a flux binder that comes in a syringe so it’s easy to apply. In addition to using it on larger bezels like I did in this video it is also fantastic for smaller jobs like jump rings when... more
