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 - โI 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
If you have found this page helpful, please help me by liking and commenting on this post so I can help spread the word! PATREON support is tremendously impactful in my ability to continue running this page and creating educational content that is... more
Here is the largest tumbler Iโve ever seen from ๐ @finearzt - โI 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, itโs lightweight and balanced! With a 5โ throat, you can easily cut larger... more
Love this demonstration of the pipe debuting tool from @martindenoch - โ A deburring tool is one of my favorite tools! Itโs easy to use, it does the work fast and the result is perfect! And the best part of all - Itโs quite cheap. You can buy it in... more
Protect your stone while you polish with this tip from @torchfirestudio - โI like to use Washi tape to cover my stones while Iโm 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 ๐ช Everyone is welcome ๐ All levels of experience ๐ 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 ๐ โI 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) ๐โThis cost me less then $20 and now Iโm able to keep all of my stones separated and from bumping into each... more
DIY sanding sticks from @mageofmetals - โI 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 - โTip for organizing multiples of the same design in my painterโs palette. โ 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 ๐ confused about which polishing buffs to purchase. First I discuss the most common sizes 3โ, 4โ, 5โ and 6โ 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 โจ 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 - โI 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
