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I love using my @sunstoneweld Orion 150s Pulse Arc Welder for tacking prongs and bails into the exact position I want prior to soldering. The few minutes I spend at the welder ensures all the components are where I want them making soldering an... more

This video is in real time ☺️ our friend @silversmithingretreat has created an Ergonomic Bezel Setting Tool (this is the flat one) and I gave it a go. He designed this to make setting cabochons easier and less painful for jewelers suffering from... more

Here is a stone storage tip from @rcs.bench - “ They use pill organizers to sort out their small stones for stone setting practice! They have them all labeled, but the caddies are translucent so it's also easy to see what's in there as well. They... more

Here is a storage tip from @cmroxjewelry - “I wanted to share a cost efficient cab storage solution I recently finished. Took an old handmade wood jewelry box, removed the knobs, sanded it down, stained it and then added new black felt in the bottom... more

Here is a tool modification from @atelier_hanki - “Here’s a tip on how to make a cabochon cut stone stay in the ring with the tension of the metal (silver in this case). A regular ball bur needs to be ground in half to allow you to mill the metal to... more

Here is a decorative bezel tip from @lucywalkerjewellery - “Is it a prong setting, is it a bezel setting - it’s a PREZEL setting. Setting styles aren’t committed, there’s usually a line along which a style can sit on between any two “officially”... more

While this tip is simplistic it’s such an important reminder especially for beginners. Taking that moment to put floss beneath your stone when you are checking your stone in your bezel..even two pieces of floss if the stone is large can save you so... more

I am in Vicenza, Italy taking an engraving course with @johnnyoro hosted by @metalsmithsinvicenza this city is absolutely gorgeous and I’m joined by @castrosmith @balintsamad @paulfarmergoldsmith @spillare_jewels @j.lorini such an awesome crew and the... more

Here is a stonesetting tip from @mfmetalarts - “Nano Tape Instead of a Wax Stick If you are frustrated with your wax stick losing its stickiness, try replacing it with Nano Tape. Double sided Nano Tape sticks to almost anything and easily picks up... more

Here is a tip to modify a polishing bit from @sophie.cunliffe.jeweller - “Getting a fine tip back on an Eveflex rubber burr for detail polishing on this diamond setting :) Love these little burrs. . I’m using a 25micron diamond sharpening card from to... more

This is a fabulous tip shared by @petercat_jewelry on September 17, 2018 🙏❤️ it’s amazing it’s been almost five years of this wonderful community sharing information with one another. This page and the book would not have been possible without you. I... more

Here is a bezel tip from @macksonstudio - “This is a quick tip to mark how much you need to sand off of your bezel cup but without getting any markings on your stone. Some stones are more porous than others and sharpie markings won't always wipe off.... more

Here is a wax working tip from @skeletoncoastjewellery - “Using drywall/plaster mesh sanding discs is a really quick way to take off the ragged sides after sawing a piece of wax tube or any other times when you need a flat surface on your wax to work... more

Here is a tip from @thekreativeye - “One way to cool-down your Thermo-Loc quicker is by using this Cordless Air Duster that's rechargeable. Game changer! This Air Duster can also be used to blow put contaminants, etc." Thank you Logan! I love the idea... more

Hard to believe it’s September! This fabulous design by @lloydstratton for 2022 will be leaving the store in just a few months! I have already started working with a designer for 2023. So excited for the reveal in the new year. I love these annual... more

This is your PSA check your torch for leaks weekly! The FDA guidance is to not use soap and water solutions contain animals fats or petroleum or both. Soaps containing these can leave residues in your valve and they are flammable and can ignite. If... more

Here is a recycled packaging tip from @trailmadedesigns - “I reuse all paper and some skinner boxes that I get from ordering things online. I purchased this shredder online and I just shred them and use them as the fill-in my packaging. It takes 2... more

Here is a soldering tip from @boomccarthy1709 - “Carve a channel in a soft soldering block with a separating disk. It’s easiest to carve if you start at the far end, hold your flex shaft in one place, and push the soldering board toward the flex... more

Here is a stonesetting tip from @knotandsplice - “Setting snake: an easy way to keep stones in place, especially on heavier settings or when working with faceted stones. 1) Start out with a bit of wax. You can use bees wax, but I used Kate Wolf’s... more