Tip for work holding from @johnnyoro using @grstools thermoloc to create a holder where the ring is easily removed. Also some fantastic footage of cutting a seat! @johnnyoro is one of my engraving instructors and has some amazing content on his... more
Tip for soldering eyelets from @goldschmiede_raspe “For a nice and clean soldering, ensure that the eyelets are well closed. It is recommended that the eyelets have been annealed before bending them together. Do not use too much solder, only apply a... more
Here is a tip for creating a splitshank ring from @mossrockmetals - “There are so many ways to make a triple split shank ring, but so far my favorite is using a honey comb soldering board that comes with pins to hold my work down (I purchased mine... more
A fantastic tool but also a technique to prep a ring seam for soldering. “If you see light, it ain’t right!” COMMENT “BENDING TOOL” for a link to this awesome tool from Pepe. This ring bending tool can also help shape a soldered ring and bend 60... more
Here is a tip for heat protecting while soldering delicate jump rings from @shayne.suttie.silver- “I’m sharing this because it’s probably the cheapest and easiest ‘hack’ I’ve ever found! And works a treat too! “When soldering finicky jump rings... more
Comment including the word “vision” and I will send you info and my $100 off affiliate promo code for @craftoptics My CraftOptics have provided me with the magnification and light to see my work up close as I do all types of techniques and they are... more
🐈 Here is a soldering tip from @marciavidaljewellery - "I love a budget tool hack in this super spendy industry I’ve found myself in. One of the main things I love about jewellery making is that I get to use my left and right brain in pretty equal... more
Torch fired enamel tips from the talented @tkiplinger - “When I first got into vitreous enameling, I used a torch to fire my enamel paintings because I did not have a kiln in my fledgling studio. Though I now have a kiln, I still prefer using a... more
I meant to post this back in 2019 😆🤦♀️ no joke, I have been a solo person doing this page since I started it in 2018 and there are many tips I started DMing someone about and then they got lost in the flood. If you are I were talking about a tip at... more
Here is a technique for soldering granulation balls from @ochre.metals "I can't always get my hands on metalsmithing supplies in my country. Sometimes I have to get creative. I came up with a way to do granulation using what I always have on hand. ... more
I WANT TO LISTEN” and I’ll send you the episode. Manychat is what allows me to do this automation ☝️😆 Learn how I do it, and how it can help your jewelry making business by listening to the podcast! Transcripts available for every episode!!... more
Here is a tip for securing metal while you saw from @jakejacobs6 - "Here’s a tip from someone with old eyes who finds tricks to help. I glued some leather on two sizes of clamps to protect the silver and I use them to hold down pieces while I’m... more
