⚡️⚡️PATREON GRATITUDE ⚡️⚡️This is my weekly opportunity to thank my Patreons! Patreons are simple member of our community that generous make monthly or annual donations of a few dollars to support my efforts continuing the Metalsmith Society page! ☺️... more
Here are some instructions on refilling a Butane Torch from @arcanasilver - “I've been using butane torches in my home studio for years. It's a great affordable way to get started soldering. I started with the Proxxon Microflame Torch from Rio. It's a... more
Here is a tool modification from @janet.wise - “As a metal artist with smaller hands I find most tool's hard to use appropriately. Therefore, I used my favorite jewelers saw and cut the end off the bezel rocker creating the perfect size tool for my... more
#tooltalktuesday I’m once again showing my @grstools Benchmate System (I have the Encore QCX) I often get asked about mine and I wanted to give those interested an opportunity to ask questions! I invested in mine years ago and have never regretted it.... more
Here is a tip for texturing from @lucywalkerjewellery - “Adding texture with a 4mm heart bur. You might think I’m just crazy about bur textures, but nothing builds bur control in such a fun way! So if you’re looking to get into prong setting, then... more
Here is a tip to create a bezel with a curved base from @martindenoch - “You can use your doming punch for other things that intended!” Love this technique! By creating a bezel that is a bit taller you can then sand the bottom against your doming... more
Do you know I’ve never missed posting a day since I started this page in February 2018? 😅 Today I came close. My book is due in days and I’m going through the hundreds of photos and formatting them and labeling etc. 🤪 my wrists are hurting from all... more
Here is a tool organizing tip from @elisabethspace - “Rifle ammo box from Amazon - this one has 50 evenly spaced openings, I cut off the attached lid with a cut off wheel.” Elisabeth sent this in 2019 🤦♀️ better late than never! One action I’ve taken... more
Please forgive this non-tip post on a Wednesday but my 📖 book deadline is Friday and I’m writing so much my hands kinda hurt 🤪 almost there though! I wanted to give a quick plug for this unisex cotton Society shirt, it’s available sizes S-3XL, comes... more
For this week’s #tooltalktuesday I wanted to show off the Fretz Texture Inserts from @pepetools_usa this set includes eight hammer inserts: Beach Pebbles, Linen, Rough Slate, Walnut Bark, Stucco, Rainwater, Maple Bark and Waffle. These awesome inserts... more
Here is a tip for drilling tiny pieces of metal from @seaelements - “I don't have a rotary tool with a foot speed control, I have a dremel. So I need to have my pieces held with a drill press vise so I could turn the Dremel on and adjust the speed if... more
Here is a tip you can use at your bench to save time from @aimeesutanto - “Glue a measuring tape at the edge of your bench tray or shelf to quickly measure length of wire, chains or anything you need measuring in a jiffy! I use plastic seamstress... more
This tip is from @refraction_manufacturing for when you don’t want to submerge your entire piece in the pickle pot. If you did a repair for example you would not want to submerge set stones in the pickle solution. I love to see the creative solutions... more
⚡️⚡️PATREON GRATITUDE ⚡️⚡️This is my weekly opportunity to thank my Patreons! Patreons are simple member of our community that generous make monthly or annual donations of a few dollars to support my efforts continuing the Metalsmith Society page! ☺️... more
Here are some tips to protect your fingers from @elisabethspace - “My Tory finger guards I've used over 4yrs. They don't fit thumbs well, so I make those from Coban tape from any pharmacy, as it has better cushion than green alligator tape, but is... more
Here is a bench modification from @fabrica.jewellery - “I just wanted to share my cost free, latest bench mod. A slot! It’s so handy 👍 Three holes, with a 8mm bit,drilled at an angle to face my lamp and tilt the face of the tool towards me. Perfect... more
For this #tooltalktuesday I want to show off a book that really helped me years ago… @emilieshapirojewelry 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗧𝗼 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗢𝘄𝗻 𝗝𝗲𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗿𝘆 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗲 Since the start of this community I’ve had people reach out that they are looking to start their own... more
Here is a tip for wrapping bezel wire from @carlson_creates - “On a scrap piece of wood I have wrapped painters tape sticky side up. I secure the wood to my bench with a spring clamp. This ables me to secure my stone as I wrap the bezel wire around it... more
Where do I have my enamel pins made or where do I purchase my eco friendly shipping materials? My jewelry packaging, stickers and other merch? Which email provider do I use? This blog article shares all my resources! Years ago before I started... more
Some fall favorites from the Society Shop, thank you for helping support the page! You all keep me going and I love seeing you represent!
