I recently heard that reels help you to connect with new people but posts help you connect with the community you already have. If you have been with this community a little while let me know by leaving a comment! This tip is I photographed while... more
Welding 14k gold chain to create studs with my @sunstoneweld pulse arc welder š for all the folks out there doing permanent jewelry here is another use for those pulse arc welders. You can create delicate chain studs using this technique, its much... more
This tool bends thick wire with ease. I love to have the opportunity to show off the @pepetools_usa Superior Ring Bender because itās a tool I use everyday Iām working on jewelry. Recently they introduced these SmartSize inserts that have the ring... more
Mesmerizing wax carving video from @juneshin - āThis is my wolf wax trimmer. It was designed by Kate Wolf, wax carving master. I think I bought mine from her when I took a week long class with her in her Portland, ME studio, but itās available through... more
Here is a production tip from @ihanajewelry - āMetalsmithing tip! Use a small ball bur to label your backplate when working with multiple cabs so you donāt get them mixed up! Also, label the orientation of your stone to avoid future headaches! Comment... more
Donāt throw out money! This is my quarterly PSA to make sure you have a container where you collect ādirty sweepsā from your studio if you work in silver and gold or gold fill. Even if you are a student, every bit of silver dust can and should be... more
The best advice is always prevention. One technique to not make a mess of your earring backs is to drill a little hole and solder the post into it. If you do have a bit of a mess (like me šāāļø) flip a Mooreās Sanding with the abrasive facing down and... more
I did try for awhile š¤·āāļø š¤£ any one else relate? Leave me a comment if you do! I shot this video in response to the questions I had in my stories a few days ago. I use a Mooreās disc backwards to clean excess solder. Iāll fully post that tip another... more
Yes you can enamel on soldered pieces! #sponsored by @pmcsupplies who provided the fabulous Tabletop Kiln. You can enamel on soldered pieces if you use hard solder! The melting temperature of hard solder is 1475 degrees Fahrenheit this is a higher... more
Here is a fabulous sawing tip from @saltwater.and.silver - ā The easiest trick to get that perfect saw line around a decorative edge ā”ļø I think this has become my motto around hereā¦. āJust grab a sharpie!ā I swear itās my most used tool in the... more
When your work is turning grey-ish black in your tumbler try this recipe to clean the barrel and your media: 50/50 Distilled white vinegar and water. Tumbler for 20 and rinse. Then fill with water and a few teaspoons of baking soda, tumble again for... more
I heard these are back in stock so I wanted to share this video again. This $17 (UPDATED IN 2023) Jiffy Jig from Gesswein is an awesome addition to your studio. I have a large polishing machine and find myself using this because itās honestly easier... more
