Here is a wax working tip from @anthemsweet_jewelry - ““About halfway through this reel, I use an ink eraser to smooth the wax a bit. It’s a super easy thing to grab and the combination of silica and rubber combine in a way that quickly smooths out... more
Here is a fabulous storage tip from @adornedsmithingco - “Can’t think of a better way to store all those odds and ends! I labeled this wall-hanging drawer system to create a more convenient and out-of-the-way means for keeping anything from jump rings... more
Save your fingers and save your piece from going flying! When I’m polishing the bezels on my micro studs (4mm stones) I place them in a ring clamp. It helps me be more efficient but also helps prevent me from grinding my fingertips. Hope this is... more
Making your own jewelry stands with a @sunstoneweld Orion Pulse Arc Welder. Being able to tack components before you solder, like I did with this earring stand is a GAME CHANGER. Everything stays exactly where you want it when you solder, it’s... more
Here is a #diytool from @makeitwithkim - “Did you know you can easily create your own texture hammers? ⚒ You can take a cheap as chips hammer and use files to carve into the surface, but I like to use a cutting wheel on my dremel. I use the... more
Here is a photography tip from @flatlanderjewelry - “I was having trouble getting my posts to stay where I wanted them for photographs, especially the ones with rounded or wonky sides. I didn’t want to have to use a lot of props or adhesives since... more
I’m doing a special promo on these amazing bandanas designed by @lloydstratton and printed by small business @mustardbeetle now through August 28 you get an automatic 20% off at checkout! They are also awesome to hang on your wall which is what I did... more
Here is a tip for rusty tools from @makeitwithkim - “RUST 😫 So much rust! Rust is the bane of a Jewellers life. If you don't keep your tools covered in oil, they rust. If you do cover them in oil, they contaminate the jewellery you're working on... more
Congrats @anna.maria.designs 🎉TODAY IS MY BOOK RELEASE 🥳🌈🙌 To celebrate I partnered with @gesswein.jewelry to give one lucky winner a Foredom® Limited Edition Anniversary SR Flex Shaft AND a signed copy of my book 💁♀️ you can find my book available... more
For a few years I’ve been using @replicasurfaces when I photograph my jewelry @corkieboltonjewelry and my stickers, pennants, and some other products for Metalsmith Society! This particular surface is called Cement and I also own White. These... more
Here is a setting tip from @haroldstudio -“When setting cabochons that have corners, set the bezel around all the corners first to ensure a good, clean fit around your stone. Using a ring clamp to secure your work is a great way to be able to hold and... more
These are my twenty copies of my book my publisher sent me, to give to my mom and whatnot. I can’t believe I actually wrote a book, if you pre-ordered it should arrive Tuesday (in the US in other countries there is a little more of a delay.) When I... more
