Great tip for those using solder paste from @willowandtwigg - "This might be worth a try! 🔥 Solder paste is brilliant stuff when it is new and fresh, but can quickly become a pain to use when it gets old and dries out… I shared a reel last year... more
Here is a polishing tip from @lucywalkerjewellery - “A really handy technique for polishing those hard to reach areas, called thrumming 👍🏻😍” I asked Lucy what type of string she is using here and she told me thick embroidery thread, but you can also... more
PLEASE READ. So often people comment without reading ☺️ Comment “stretcher” if you are interested in having me DM a link! This is actually one of my favorite tools (available from @pepetools_usa) because it has saved me so much time, however this... more
One of my favorite production tips that I shared in my book, Metalsmith Society's Guide To Jewelry making. In the back of the book is a Stacking Rings Project where you can practice making multiple rings at once, a fantastic production technique! I... more
Had an awesome conversation about selling niche jewelry with Alex of @acidqueenjewelry you can simply comment including the words: 𝙸 𝚠𝚊𝚗𝚝 𝚝𝚘 𝚕𝚒𝚜𝚝𝚎𝚗 and I will DM you a link to the episode. All podcasts have full transcripts available with the link... more
Did you know I have a blog?!? I hope so 😄 I have an article about refining scrap metal but I need your help! I’d love for you to share places you have sent clean scrap and sweeps, especially if you are outside the United States! You would be helping... more
Back in 2018 @jessiephoenix so kindly shared this tip for using a magnetic strip intended to hold knives as an organizer for burs and bits. @ringgoldnicole shared this tip as well in 2020 showing how she uses one for smaller forming hammers and other... more
I am so lucky to get to try out the latest and greatest ORION MPULSE™ PERMANENT JEWELRY WELDER from @sunstoneweldjewelry Yes I have the best job in the world! They have added some really nice features, such as a colorful stylus (match your... more
Tip for sawing out multiples from @thenomadicpine - “Here’s how I create these floral accents & templates ⬇️ ✏️ First I sketch out my botanical onto paper. ✂️ Then I cut it out and tape it onto my silver (I use packaging tape) so it sticks when I’m... more
Thank you @lainebenthalljewelry for sharing this video of your “pipe deburring tool” - “A great way to take the edge off the inside of a ring shank is with a deburring tool. Simply run the blade around the inside edge of the ring in a circular motion... more
Comment including the words “this looks cool” and I will DM a link to this Matt™ Matter Miter Box & Saw from @gesswein.jewelry. Genuinely a game changing tool if you frequently carve wax for lost wax casting! This thing can slice wax bars, rods and... more
Here is a tip for work hardening ear posts from @fire_and_fringe - “When you heat sterling silver to solder components together, it gets soft making things like ear posts prone to bending while you’re wearing them. An easy way to harden and... more
