Here is a simple stamping tip from @beaducation - “Use a sharpie or enamel pen as a guideline for your designs. For this coaster I started with the initial then stamped on and around the letter. I used a small stamp to fill in all the gaps. I like... more
💎 GIVEAWAY 💎 I’ve partnered with @turquoise_moose and they are giving away $300 worth of gemstones PLUS a $100 gift card for YOU AND A FRIEND 👯♂️ here is how to enter (open to anyone, anywhere): 1️⃣𝙇𝙞𝙠𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙥𝙤𝙨𝙩 2️⃣𝐅𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 @𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐪𝐮𝐨𝐢𝐬𝐞_𝐦𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐞... more
Here is a #diy file organizer from @rachel_hearne_jewellery_school - “Needle & riffler file organiser made with empty baking sprinkles tub. Files painted with nail polish to denote cut.” Always love a two-in-one tip! Thank you for sharing this one... more
Here is a tip from @earthbound_silver - “I don't have a great grip in general (opening jars, rock climbing, etc. are my weaknesses). My fingers get fatigued or plain hurt, when I'm trying to grasp/work with silver wire. I thought of using my shoddy... more
Patreon support is HUGE. Wanted to explain it a bit for people that aren’t sure what it’s about. There is never pressure to join, Metalsmith Society content will always be here for everyone to learn from and be a part of. If you do want to support... more
jeffkleinjewelry is offering our community 10% off his entire Etsy shop (link in my profile) now through 12/16 with code CODE101 you can get unique bezels in brass, copper and silver for your next jewelry project or collection. If you are in Europe... more
Here is a tip for liquid flux from @rachel_hearne_jewellery_school - “Perfect spray flux applicator- old perfume bottle.” Love this Rachel! Clean the bottle thoroughly prior to use! Always great when we can repurpose household items in our studio ♻️... more
🚨 23 days left to shop the 2021 collection designed by @anjaslibar then it’s leaving the shop for a new top secret (for now) design but I’ll give you a hint: the 2022 design was created by @lloydstratton an artist I’ve admired for a long time! Today... more
#tooltalktuesday I have been wanting to show off a Butane Torch since I started this page. While I didn’t learn with one they are affordable, portable and I know many many people in our community use them. I am not super experienced with butane... more
Here are 6 SAWING TIPS from @lucywalkerjewellery her online Metalsmith Academy is now open for registration! I have done Lucy’s classes and they are PHENOMENAL, I can’t recommend them enough! Link in my profile!! 1: Thinner metal such as 24 gauge... more
Here is a sanding tip from @martindenoch - “Slippery fingers? Put some tape on the piece and get better grip!" I love this handle-making tip! It works with a bunch of different tapes, I often use painters tape but others work too! #sanding... more
This tip was shared by marquisjewelryacademy and I brought it to life for my book and figured I’d create a reel for funsies. Take a babybelus cheese wax (or another similar wax) and create a little cone for picking up stones! I’ve tried beeswax and... more
⚡️⚡️THANK YOU PATREON @beyond_the_grey_jewelry⚡️⚡️This is my weekly opportunity to thank my monthly and annual supporters☺️ For the cost of a cup of coffee a month you are keeping me going! You will also get a one time @riogrande free shipping code,... more
Here is a granule making tip from @loisgore22 - “I take 22 gauge, 22 karat gold, wire and wrap it around a 1.47mm transfer punch. After the coil is good and tight (I anneal it once and tighten again) I snip the coil with nippers to make jump rings.... more
The 2019 design “In Solder We Trust” designed by @beardedcreative_studio is back for a limited time! You can get this shirt on my website until 12/8 (which is the holiday deadline for orders) I love this design because it incorporated our pillars:... more
#affiliate #tooltalktuesday Japanese Rubber Finger Guards from @ottofrei1930 they are actually infused with bits of leather to add to their durability but still have the feel of rubber. My use for these has been to protect my fingers while sanding... more
Here is a soldering tip from @at_the_bench_uk - “Titanium soldering clamps. You solder? You really to need them. Hundreds of uses. Bend them into unique clamps, holders. Use them as spacers, to lift metal up to the right height when soldering. Don’t... more
Here are the measurements for today’s post in millimeters, didn’t mean to leave out all of our Metric System folks! 🤦♀️😂 Appreciate everyone that commented 😎
Ever get confused by gauges when ordering metal? For those new to jewelry making it can be a bit confusing! We all were beginners learning this stuff at one point or another ☺️ this visual is one I created a few years back to show different gauges of... more
