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
Here is a tip to prevent solder from flowing from @Abilene_Sky - “One thing that I cannot live without in my studio is yellow ochre powder. Mix with water or alcohol to create a paste and paint where you do not want solder to flow. This magical paint... more
Here is a tip for twisting wire from @lierreworks - “Part of my journey in filigree is discovering and exploring ancient techniques. There are many places in the word that still use this technique to twist wire and have for probably thousands of... more
⚡️⚡️PATREON SHOUTOUTS ⚡️⚡️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 technique for sawing tubes/bezels from @marquisjewelryacademy - “When I need to cut down the height of a bezel or trim bits of tube I brace my tube on the corner of my bench pin and saw around concentrically, getting deeper with each pass.... more
I am writing a Metalsmith Society BOOK 🙏❤️ I am beyond grateful for this amazing opportunity with @pagestreetpublishing to share KINDNESS, COMMUNITY + EDUCATION in book form. I will be sharing more soon! Please know I’m pouring all my time and energy... more
For this week’s #tooltalktuesday I wanted to show my favorite stamping hammer available from our friends at @pepetools_usa the Fretz Stamping Hammer. Like all Fretz tools this hammer is absolutely stunning, has a gorgeous handle that is also very... more
@metalsmithbenchman - “After sticking your design with a gluestick on metal many times my design get smudged or the paper peels, that is because i hold the sheet and my finger rubs the design. Today I simply applied a 2”piece of transparent tape on... more
Sponsored by our friends @pepetools_usa ☺️ to have your monthly challenge piece featured, please email me with the month and “challenge” in the subject. It’s never my intention to leave anyone out but it’s easy to overlook an email if I can’t easily... more
