Here are some flush setting tips + #diy burnishing tool from - @estherkaojewelry - “I’ve always struggled with flush setting, but I recently discovered that having the right burnisher and knowing how to hold it has been a game changer. To make a... more
Here is a flex shaft tip from @sirensoul89 - “I use the Command Broom Gripper (from Walmart for like $8) to hole my flex shaft hand piece. I originally had it stuck to the wall using the Command adhesive but I’m a bit rough at times and kept ripping... more
Here is a flush setting tip - apply a little lubricant before you burnish around your stone! I’m using pepetools_usa Blade Butter and I love that it’s easy to apply a little with my finger (it’s nontoxic) and it doesn’t gunk it up. I also used it to... more
Here is a stamping tip from @beaducation - “Stamping detailed design stamps can be tricky. This is our #1 tip that has been used with great success! The larger or more detailed the stamp, the harder it will be to impress. This tilt n' tap method... more
I’ve partnered with @newstoneagecabochons to share a few tips for setting softer stones, using a piece of their stunning hard carved amber. Follow them to shop their huge variety of beautiful, responsibly sourced cabochons. Their Instagram sales are... more
Here is a #diy ventilation solution from @fifthelementjewelry - “This DIY ventilation idea came from a metalsmith society tip that was shared a long time ago but I finally got around to it and am so glad I did! I’ve been concerned for a while that my... more
I am so excited to have the opportunity to work with this sunstoneweld Orion 150s Pulse Arc Welder. I am completely new to welding and will be sharing my experiences and journey monthly! Setting this up was very easy and I was working on my practice... more
This prong setting tip is from @lucywalkerjewellery - “For a creative person I’m pretty obsessed with order! Learning anything is so much easier when techniques are practiced and learnt in order. For instance, if you want to master prong setting,... more
Here is an organization tip from @amuletbyd_jewelry - “One of my resolutions for 2022 is to increase my efficiency and streamline how I work at the bench. I had labelled my bench drawers by category but find that when i’m mid-project and reaching for... more
Which Flush Cutter should I buy?!? Shoutouts to @lindstromtools who not only make exquisite cutters but we will be partnering this year to create educational content. There is a confusing amount of Flush cutters on the market so it can be hard to know... more
Registration for basic classes at @grstools opens today at 8am CST 🚨the intermediate classes open on 2/24 and the advanced on 2/28. You can learn engraving, stonesetting or a combination of both! GRS is an amazing experience you won’t regret! GRS.com... more
Here is a tip if you use hole punching pliers (which are kinda awesome) from @loandchlo - “I fold up masking tape to make a cushion so when I punch it doesn’t make the circle dent in my metal.” Thank you for this tip! Squeezing on the metal can cause... more
Here is a #diy plier holder from @mageofmetals - I use a rubber-coated wire that can be found in the gardening section at a hardware store. Drilling holes into my bench I inserted the wire and bend the ends.” I love this solution so much! If humidity... more
Here is a hammer storage tip from @silverlarkstudio - “I put my hammers on the shelf under my bench and it is at times hard to see from the handle which is which, so I made marks on the bottom of the handle so I can easily pick the right one.(The... more
Here is a video showing hammer setting with a pneumatic Handpiece from @barnard_fine_setting - “Hammering a bezel. This is the part that can be a little nerve wracking, especially with more fragile stones. But if your prep work is good and you’re very... more
#tooltalktuesday these Nylon Ring Bending pliers from @gesswein.jewelry (SKU:1800286) are awesome for bending ring shanks and hoop earrings without marring your metal. Gesswein revamped their website too, it looks really nice! Use our code MSS5 to... more
Here is a studio tip from @wisteriastudiowa - “First time tip-submitter here! Thank you so much for the wonderful community you've created. Perhaps this is old news, but here's a little trick I use: Both my pickle pot AND Lortone tumbler do not have... more
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Here is an engraving tip from @johnnyoro - “ How to get a perfect negative of your engraving to trace. By using block printing ink and tape, I burnish and pull the ink transfer to another piece of tape and then the metal. The end result is that I’ve... more
Here is a tip for flush setting: use a little bit of lubricant prior to burnishing! It helps your burnisher move with ease! I’m using @pepetools_usa PepeLube it also works on saw blades, disc cutters and burs! Hope this is helpful! If you have a stone... more
