Here is a tip for attaching a wooden handle to a file from @lija_jewelry - “I know you should drill it wider and such, but since I am not that strong and I wasn't really in the mood for finding a bigger drill, I used this tip I have seen this... more
Here is a wax working tip from @tossedfoundjewelry - “If you you use sheet wax then you know once it gets warm it can be difficult to remove anything you might be creating with it (i.e. gems, sea glass, stones etc.) Here is a tip for taking that piece... more
*safety update* try this tip with a baby wipe or a paper towel! Here is a refining tip from @mikeca1216 - “Recovering precious metal. Hopefully everyone knows to be conscientious about keeping track of all the saw dust, filings, grindings, etc. from... more
PATREON GRATITUDE This is my weekly opportunity to thank my Patreons, monthly and annual supporters of Metalsmith Society! ☺️ Sometimes I go to give a shoutout and the account is private or I can longer find it due to a name change. Don’t hesitate to... more
Here is a border tip from @thesilverschmidt @saltcitysmithery - “To get a perfectly consistent width on a border around a bezel I keep wire scraps of different gauges at my bench to use as a guide to trace around the bezel. Place the wire (make sure... more
Here is a tip for making ring shanks from @dcadefdesigns - “Remember making paper snowflakes?? You can use the same concept to make funky ring bands! Quick little vid on what I do to make the wavy gravy saddle rings. Or you can cut all sorts of... more
For this week’s #tooltalktuesday I am showing off my new ultrasonic, solution and basket all available at @gesswein.jewelry but first let’s back it up… What is an ultrasonic and is it a necessary item? An ultrasonic cleans jewelry using ultrasound... more
Here is a tumbler tip from @jewelryinstructor - “Older tumbler barrels may get a little smooth on the outside and lose their ability to grip the rollers properly. A couple of wide rubbers bands provide enough traction to keep things rolling along!... more
Here is tip if you have multiple texturing hammers from @jas_jewellery_ - “I like to hunt for old hammers in second hand shops to add different textures to my pieces. It can be difficult to tell what texture each hammer makes so I label them. I... more
Here is a tip for giving your charcoal block new life from @jwjewelrystudio - “Here’s a tip for all my fellow metal smiths and jewelers out there ! I use a concrete service or an asphalt driveway to clean my charcoal block. It’s amazing how well it... more
Huge thank you to my Patreons @avalunaco & @macksonstudio it can never be said enough how much your support means to me! It keeps me going everyday and allows me to focus my time on Metalsmith Society and for that I am grateful! I recently heard some... more
Here is a tip for a too tight bezel from @jewelryinstructor - “It’s happened to all of us: the bezel winds up just a little too tight for the stone. Wait - don’t scrap it! Here’s a simple tip to make it a bit larger! Use a pair of half round pliers -... more
Here is a tip for stamping your work from @drugstorecowgirljewelry - “We’ve all forgotten to put our makers or metal purity stamp on a piece and then soldered something to the top, like an embellishment. So annoying! Sure, you could stamp out a tiny... more
For this week’s #tooltalktuesday I have a special ring mandrel created by @pepetools_usa at the request of jeweler and teacher Jessica Jordan Coté of @rosyrevolver the Flat Back, Open Ring, Forming Mandrel. This mandrel is designed for making rings... more
Here is a tip for a too tight bezel from @lucywalkerjewellery - “Another great way to stretch bezels that are a little small. Use round and flat pliers (not round and round) and gently squeeze all the way around your bezel - flip the bezel over and... more
Here is a storage tip from @mineralandmine - “I save empty travel-size cosmetic containers for use in my studio. They are great for daily use on my bench for solutions such as luxi and paste flux. Having a small container of each of these helps for a... more
Here is a tip for holding your work while you solder, if you have a Ceramic Honeycomb Board with pins (I highly recommend) you can use the pins to support your cross locking tweezers while you solder! Simple but super helpful! I snapped this pic... more
Corkie here, just wanted to say thank you all for your support, patience and grace! I’m a little behind on emails so if you sent me a tip I may not have responded. Please keep sending tips! As I finish writing the book I can use that support there ❤️... more
PATREON GRATITUDE This is my weekly opportunity to thank my Patreons, monthly and annual supporters of Metalsmith Society! ☺️ I would love for you to comment about something you are grateful for right now. Comment below!! To all the annuals who... more
Here is a hammering tip from @BlueGlassDesign - “ I make dozens of hammered studs at a time. I figured out this little cheat that makes it so easy to do without damaging the posts. After soldering, I use one of the holes in my multi-angle miter... more
