THANK YOU TO THESE TALENTED PATREONS! This is my weekly opportunity to thank my Patreons, monthly and annual supporters of Metalsmith Society! Your support helps me do things like travel to Kansas for class! You do get a few perks as a Patreon to... more
Here is a pickle tip from @gaeavibes - “I bought a little fondue warmer (candle lit), mixed vinegar & salt in it. I lit the candle & let it warm. I found a make-shift lid - a random tupperware lid. After letting its warm for a little I dunked my... more
Here is a tip for your files from @theelkandowl - “I use big champagne or specialty beer corks for my files and label them with big numbers that I can see quickly. I keep them on the shelf on rubberized shelf liner so that they’re not banging into... more
For this week’s #tooltalktuesday I am showing off an invention created by @silversmithingretreat to help you quickly locate the center on your jewelry pieces and components to mark them for soldering. With a tip if you are new to jewelry making,... more
Here is an organization tip from @thewestwindstudio - “Hi! 👋🏼 I just got this shelf from Amazon for my studio to organize and hang all of my wires on. In case you wanted to share with others. It’s normally for kitchen utensils I guess 😄” thank you for... more
Today’s tips for creating a decorative wire border around a bezel are sponsored by @turquoise_moose they have generously offered our community 15% off using code MSS through the end of August. Here are some tips for working with decorative... more
Here is a tip for securing the @pepetools_usa Jump Ring Maker from @allieperrydesigns - “My favorite new tool modification! I don’t really have the space to permanently bolt my awesome @pepetools_usa Jump Ring Maker anywhere. So I took an old shellac... more
You asked, I listened! V-neck shirts are available in both a UNISEX (photo 1) and a 100% recycled “ladies” fit (photo 2) I will continue to offer recycled options whenever possible. So for all my v-neck lovers I hope you love these options and thanks... more
THANK YOU ⚡️⚡️PATREONS ⚡️⚡️This is my weekly opportunity to thank my Patreons, monthly and annual supporters of Metalsmith Society! You do get a few perks as a Patreon to further incentivize you to join: 7% off every purchase at @ottofrei1930, a one... more
Here is a texturing tip from @lucywalkerjewellery - “Using a ball bur to apply a hammer-like texture to a ring band is a great way to add texture without increasing the size of the ring. But even more importantly, it's an excellent way to practice... more
Here is a #diy tool modification that can help you set prongs from @smithyandthecat - “With the simple modification of a small pair of channel-lock pliers from the hardware store, you can make setting pliers that give you much better control when... more
For this week’s #tooltalktuesday I’m promoting the awesome online classes of @lucywalkerjewellery and she is sharing a tip with all of us - “Bezel setting fragile stones doesn’t need to be scary but we do need to work mindfully. Here I’m setting an... more
Love this incredible solder set up from @refraction_manufacturing He will solder the three bands together and after sanding each ring perfectly flat on both sides uses binding wire and what I think is old beading tools but I will confirm with Jake 😂... more
Here are two bezel setting tips from @shinyobjectsmichele “I use a couple repurposed tools that are essential to me. One is a blackhead extractor tool that I use to set stones that are close together. When I can’t properly access the bezel with my... more
Here’s a tip for setting stones in studs from @intidesignstudio - “I drill a hole in my bench that’s deep enough for the post of the earring and stick it in. This way, you can easily rotate the earring too! The stud is confined to the hole and won’t... more
THANK YOU ⚡️⚡️PATREONS ⚡️⚡️This is my weekly opportunity to thank my Patreons, monthly and annual supporters of Metalsmith Society! Thank you for your consistent support, it has especially been impactful as I’ve been spending all my time writing the... more
Here is a tip to work harden your earring posts. Someone reached out to me via email and I took a moment to create a video. Take a pair of pliers, needle nose are nice because you can see what’s going on as you grab the base of your ear post, but flat... more
Here is a tip for storing wire from @SpiritMountainSilver - “I found these sweet document organizers off of Amazon that have been life changing for me when organizing my silver wire! There are individual shelves that I label with the gauge of wire I... more
For this week’s #tootltalktuesday we are talking about SAFETY EQUIPMENT from our sponsor @stullerinc Protect your vision! Crews Blackjack Safety Glasses with Duramass Hardcoat Item #: 29-0010:126612:T Protective... more
Here is a tool identification tip from @ericawalkerjewelry - “It finally dawned on me to color code my Wubber pliers. I love my Wubbers and use them frequently, but they’re not marked with sizes and trying to keep track of my “recipes” was getting... more
