Here is a bezel wire storage tip from @blueskyblackbird - “A creative hack to keep your bezel wire in place and untangled while you are using it to wrap stones. Take your used floss container, pop out or cut the metal tab, remove the flip lid and now... more
Here is a flex shaft bit organization tip from @isis_taki_ve_aksesuar - Line a drawer with foam, you can recycle it from shipping materials or packing and it creates a nice surface to stick your bits inside a drawer! I love this because it also... more
Here is a Moleskin tip from @sterling_perch - “I loooove Moleskin!! It keeps my jewelry from getting scratched and gives a little padding to my tools. Here are just some of the ways I use it in my studio… Moleskin vice to keep items secure Moleskin... more
Here is a tumbling tip from @theresaapplegatejewelry - “This method for tumbling chain is similar to other suggestions I found on the tip search page at metalsmith society. I used medicine cups from my junk drawer but you could use a sturdy plastic... more
Here is a tip for making multiple bezel pieces from @kaivijewelry - “When i’m working on a handful of pieces at one time I label each stone with a number and set it aside. Then I take a small ball burr and etch the according number on the inside of... more
Today’s video is from @gerardi_setting_school showing an engraving technique. - “This technique is a traditional setting technique, revisited with the pneumatic burin, I used a carbide ongellette n.4, to a neophyte i suggest to draw a cross, pierce... more
I’m really excited because the 50th annual @snagmetalsmith conference is here in Rhode Island this year!! It’s from June 1-4th and it’s going to be an awesome event! There is a schedule full of presenters, experienced jewelers who will be sharing... more
This is a simple technique for making multiple ring bands at once. Great for stacking rings or production work! I secure my ring mandrel in my vise and then coil my annealed wire around it. Making a coil in the same way you would for jump ring making.... more
Represent with us! Shop unisex shirts, sweatshirts and tanks with the 2022 Society design or the original logo! I am so glad you are a part of this community of jewelers, students and those interested in jewelry making! Hope everyone enjoys the end of... more
Hammering tip from @macksonstudio - “So if you're working with two small pieces of metal that you need to hammer flat you know they can tend to fly everywhere so try this instead: Take a piece of clear packing tape and tape your pieces down to your... more
This tip is to give new life to your silicone, pumice and other abrasive wheels for your flex shaft. This @foredomelectric Dressing Stone will last forever (though I wouldn’t drop it!) and you can use it again and again to reshape your polishing bits.... more
Here is a storage tip from @freed_mind_fabrications - “These simple bead storage boxes are amazing for organizing your melee//smaller cabochons//crystals in easy to see organizer containers. They make it so much more of a breeze to check inventory and... more
Here is a jump ring making tip from @lucywalkerjewellery - “Don’t have a fancy jump ring maker - try a bolt in a vice ❤️ we know you love all the tools. But you don’t always need them xxx” Thank you for letting me share this Lucy! There are many... more
For this week’s #tooltalktuesday I thought it would be fun to show off my Deluxe Sand Casting Kit which was sent to me by Craig of letsmakejewelry Craig is a long time member of our community and has tons of educational material on his YouTube and... more
I need your help! 🙏 I have been sharing tips from our community for over four years. I haven’t always had the best systems in place for collecting tips. Sometimes people would DM but then it would get buried, or they would email my regular email and... more
Here is a drilling tip from @kkmetalwerk4640 - “While making a chain I had a lot of links to drill. After making a divot to facilitate the hole I rubbed a candle stub over each divot for lubrication.” Thank you for sharing! There are proprietary... more
Here is a #diy chain holder from @sirensoul89 - “ I use a wooden plier rack to hold spools of chain instead of pliers. The wooden rods they come with are pretty short so I bought a longer one so it will hold more spools.” Jess, this is such a great... more
Here is a tip for oval jump rings from @JewellerybyCorazon - “Iwanted to make oval links from square wire so I put two 5mm steel knitting needles in the vice to wind around - with the help of parallel pliers cos the wire wants to twist. Then I used a... more
Here is a pickle pot tip from @gini_mitchell_jewelry - “No more fishing through your pickle for tiny bits and bobs! Inexpensive silicone “teabags” keep all your tiny pieces together and they’re impervious to acid.” Thank you for this Gini! We have... more
Prior to having a gas tank in your space you need to check what your local laws and regulations are on securing it! Securing the tank with a ratchet strap is just one option, our primary purpose here is to prevent the tank from getting knocked over!... more
