This tip got a bit lost in yesterday’s $1000 giveaway. If you didn’t see that post head over, LIKE the post, do the things and enter to win! My tip is when I have tiny components to solder onto a ring, I love to use soldering clay. Especially if the... more
Today is America Recycles Day ♻️ I’ve partnered with @sullerinc to GIVEAWAY a $1000 shopping credit to one winner. TO ENTER:⠀ • Must be following @metalsmithsociety and @stullerinc • Like this post⠀ • Tag a jeweler friend in the... more
Stamping small pieces of metal tip from @sophiedivettjewellery - “Sellotape little bits of metal you’re hammering flat to the bench block so they don’t ping away while you’re hammering it. Clear tape means you can still see what you’re doing. Would... more
Filling a butane torch: when filling a butane torch it’s pretty straight forward. Stay in a ventilated area, even going outside can be nice 😊 . Make sure your torch is off, flip the torch upside down and then find the area on the bottom of the torch... more
How do you hold your torch? A DIY holder? We’d love if you shared with us! This one is a torch holder that is under $10 from our friends at @gesswein.jewelry This simple bracket (Item 830-1305) gets secured onto your bench or tabletop and it holds... more
Here is an incredible process video from @kathrynreidjewellery - “Dog Nose Ring in memory of Theo 🤍 Our dog Theo passed away in August and I’m still lost without the wee man. I’ve created this piece in memory of him and for all the doggos we’ve loved... more
Occasionally I take a little sandpaper to my bench pin to soften any edges where it might have splintered. You can also use files to reshape the wood! Taking the time to modify a bench pin is super gratifying! Hope this is helpful ☺️... more
I did a post a few weeks ago showing how the bottom half of my @pepetools_usa Superior Ring Stretcher works so if you haven’t seen watched that go back in my reels! This ring stretcher is a tool I use constantly. Not only for stretching but also to... more
Here is a polishing tip from (if you changed your handle let me know!) myjewellerygarden - “Maybe I’m late to the ring clamp versatility party, but I needed an easier way to clean up these leafy stud earrings I’d made. I didn’t fancy attempting to... more
TIP: Use a small vacuum on your work clothes, apron, or in my case leggings…after you have been sawing to collect any gold or silver dust that may have ended up in your clothes. You should also vacuum your bench after removing any big, clean scraps.... more
I love this container of Smart Flux from @pepetools_usa because it makes applying the flux super easy and less of a mess. This type of “Prips Flux” is a firecoat (preventing firestain) and flux in one. I used it to prevent firestain when annealing... more
Here is a tip to quickly cut your earring wires all the same length from @rebekahjdesigns - “I made a cutting jig to create my ear wires: I have a tube cut to the exact length I need, then I feed the wire in the tube, with the wire aimed at my belly I... more
