Here is a #diy sawblade organizer from @davidjohnlilly - “The holder is an old Devon Clotted Cream jar. I drilled eight holes through the lid and then scratched the blade sizes around the edge. I also stuck labels around the jar to remind me of... more
This is my weekly opportunity to thank my Patreons, your support provides me with consistency! That consistent support allows me to continue to run this page daily and it means so much to me. Like seriously, I can’t say it enough! Patreon (if you are... more
Here is a tip for keeping track of your designs from @dirtynailsdesigns - “When I have worked and fiddled, and fiddled and worked to get the curves and proportions just right, I will take a photocopy of the finished product. This helps me to reproduce... more
From @unmarkedindustries - “After years of fighting wax build up on my files I finally found something that works! I take a tiny drop of goo gone on a tooth brush and run it over my files a little goes along way! Then using a plastic flat razor (I got... more
Here is a polishing tip from @jen_surine - “I’ve been receiving quite a few questions about jewelry clean up, how I clean in tight areas, and where I get my cording for Thrumming. This is a super simple technique that is a game changer for polishing.... more
For this week’s #tooltalktuesday I’m keeping it real simple and showing you a torch holder that is under $10 from our friends at @gesswein.jewelry This simple bracket (Item 830-1305) gets secured onto your bench or tabletop and it holds your acetylene... more
Here is a soldering tip from @rootsmetals (be sure to check out her episode of SOCIETY CHAT today 😄) - “This soldering tip, which I got from a @riogrande video, has saved so many bezel wires from melting at my hands. It's pretty simple. First, you... more
#societychat Today is Episode 10 of SOCIETY CHAT (and the final episode of the first “season”) This biweekly video series features my 15 minute (or in this case 40 minute :) interviews with inspiring jewelers and teachers. Really excited to share my... more
Here is a tip to store your solder from @johannah_jewlery - “You can get cheap glass aromatherapy vials and store solder in them. I like to have different color vials for different metals and label the tops easy, medium or hard.” Thank you for sharing... more
Here is a #diy ring mandrel holder from @dangbravegirl - “When I need something I will usually try and figure out a way to do it without spending money if possible. I was tired of banging on my mandrel, holding it in one hand and using the other to... more
This is my weekly opportunity to thank my Patreons, your support provides me with consistency! That consistent support allows me to continue to run this page daily and it means so much to me. Patreon (if you are unfamiliar) is a website that makes it... more
Here is a tip for annealing fine wire from @lynetteandreasenjewelry - “When annealing very fine wire, such as wire used in making filigree, it can be easy to accidentally melt your metal. An easy way to avoid melting when annealing thin gauge wire is... more
Here is a storage tip from @baystateopals - “My wife and I are setting up a jewelry making bench. We don’t have much space in the bench to store tools, so she had an idea to hang pegboard on the side of the workbench. We bought pegboard (custom cut to... more
For this week’s #tooltalktuesday I have an item to help you get your bench organized (my favorite topic) from @ottofrei1930 their Rotating Bur And Tool Caddy (item 119.924) this wooden caddy has 288 3mm holes for storing 3/32 diameter shank burs, and... more
Occasionally I do a pre-sale on Bonfire, it allows me to offer an item not typically available in my shop. I wanted to share here in case you are not on my email list, or don’t watch my stories that you can get the 2021 Crow as a v-neck, a regular... more
Here is an alternative pickling tip from @littleoscilla. “If you want an affordable pickle solution that will dissolve your firescale and clean your dirty metal, look no further than the pool aisle in your local hardware store! 🏊 I like to use pH Down... more
Here is a #diy stump and tool holder from @leewarddesignsmi - “When I imagined my new studio, I knew that it would include an anvil. Then on the Facebook marketplace I stumbled upon this Hay-Budden; 125 pounds of vintage beauty. Every piece made in my... more
Here is a file modification from @diannabdesigns - “Here is how to modify a triangle needle file using a mizzy wheel and flexshaft for getting into those tiny corners! The wheel I use is called a Mizzy Wheel or and can be found @riogrande: Heatless... more
Thank you SO much to my Patreons!!! Patreon is a website that makes it possible for people to support content creators. If you absolutely love Metalsmith Society and have found it helpful you can support my efforts for $3 a month or $36 annual. Thank... more
Here is a wax carving tip from @moonandforge - “For wax carvers frustrated with the time it takes to file or sand off machine marks on new waxes, use Sheetrock screen instead of sandpaper (which can put tiny bits of carbide in your wax, causing... more
