Metalsmith Society Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Tips

All of the amazing 2022 merch will be leaving my shop at the end of the month! There is also about a week left to order if you want to receive your items prior to Dec 25th. This amazing design was created by @lloydstratton and I can’t believe the year... more

Awesome split shank tip from @goldeulejewelry - “Here‘s how I create split shank rings. Instead of fiddling around with a ruler everytime, I found myself an object in my workshop that has the perfect length (in my case my trusty bench peg from... more

Here is a tip from @jewellersacademy use a pair of pliers to hold a jump ring, saw and file a small portion off and it gives you the perfect surface to solder to your pendant! Thank you for letting me share this! We appreciate it! Also I was on the... more

Have you been following my enameling journey? In this second video I wanted to discuss the importance of base enamel and counter enamel. Counter enamel refers to enameling the back of your enameled piece. This important step prevents warping and... more

I frequently get asked how to use various bench pin modifications so I thought I would share how I use my v-slot to securely hold my tube cutting jig while I’m sawing. If you have a bench pin modification and you’d like to share a video of it in... more

Mesmerized by this setting video from @lucywalkerjewellery save your old toothbrush and use it to set your bezels! The plastic of the toothbrush is great for pushing without marring the metal 🪥I also used a toothbrush as a setting tool in my book. I... more

Here is a tip for when you are laying out work with silver balls from @facetsartisanjewelry - “Tired of spending half the day on your knees looking for your tiny silver details? I find working out the details in a jewelry box cover helps avoid lost... more

Today’s tip is supported by @haroldstudio a small, woman owned business that sells castings including these fabulous ring blanks! 🔥TIP🔥: when soldering components or rings with details, stampings etc. use a graphite pencil to prevent solder from... more

Here is a tumbling tip from @rosyrevolver - “Thermo-loc works well for protecting fragile objects during tumbling as long as it’s wrapped enough around the setting or embellishments to not be able to pop off. Can peel away or heat with a heat gun or... more

Creating keepsake ornaments with my children 🥹 but more importantly creating memories and getting them started young making jewelry and working with tools. Thank you to @impressart for their support of this project. They sell a wide variety of... more

Love the simplicity of this DIY torch holder from @scottjamesjewelry thank you so much for sharing this with us! If you love the page and community please send me a tip! We could really use submissions of quick videos/reels. No tip is too simple,... more

This tip is supported by our friends at @turquoise_moose the gorgeous, calibrated Sleeping Beauty Turquoise I set are available from them. I must also give shoutouts to @weatherbeaten who shared this tip with us years ago: Use silver tubing to create... more