Here is a modified bur from @marquisjewelryacademy - “Modified Bur for Bezels: When we're working with castings and fabricated heavy bezels (1mm +/-) sometimes the fit isn't quite right when it's time to set. One of my favorite tool mods takes a 6mm... more
Here is a tip for modifying a compressed charcoal block for soldering. Last week I needed to solder an earring post onto a gold earring that wouldn’t sit flat on my charcoal block, so I took a wax bur and *with ventilation* I ground a divot into the... more
For this week’s #tooltalktuesday I am showing off my Haymaker Sawframe designed by @lionpunchforge and created by @pepetools_usa This beautiful saw is made out of a special aluminum alloy for it’s weight, durability and hardness. What I love about it:... more
Here is a #diy copper bezel pusher from @mikeca1216 - “I like a short handle also because I have small hands as well, but I found that having a short handle is just half the issue with slipping while pushing a bezel. The other half is... more
Here is a tip to keep projects organized from @pam_farren - “Quick tip... a #mancalaboard comes in handy when working on multiples whose parts need to match. These #littledippers will look almost identical when they’re finished, but the holes must... more
Here is a tip for making uniform earring wires, every time from @spritzfireandice - “I follow a 3 part method that produces consistently reliable results when making ear wires with balled ends. I prefer 21 guage Argentium Silver as the balls I melt... more
What is Patreon? It 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 you for your generous... more
I’m so pumped my product tagging works again that I’m posting this crop Shirt 😂 I wore it during my @snagmetalsmith panel last Saturday and someone asked about it. The design is from the print created by @anjaslibar and this shirt and all her other... more
Here is a sawing tip from @lucywalkerjewellery - “Quick tip for extreme saw blade control - check out my thumb guiding the blade from underneath - this works a treat when cleaning up the sides with a saw instead of a file 🥰🙌🏻” THIS 🙌 thanks for... more
For this week’s #tooltalktuesday I wanted to show some options to step up your packaging. Now is a great time to work on packaging, before the holidays/busy season! Stuller offers custom imprinting for you to display your logo on boxes, pouches,... more
In this new series I am asking inspiring people from our jewelry making community some rapid fire questions about when they fell in love with making jewelry, their favorite tool under $100… I ask them to share one of their biggest struggles and... more
Here is a #diy bench from @seaelements - “This is an Ikea high bar table. It's very sturdy & stable, so it worked pretty well to cut out the curve with a jigsaw. I drilled holes below to attach screw-in hooks, which you can find in any hardware store.... more
✨⚡️Holographic Stickers ⚡️✨ available in my shop. Thank you to those who have recently purchased! I appreciate your support and hope everyone has a nice weekend!! 😘
Here is a torch safety tip from @commongroundgreenport - “This tip is a safety essential when changing out your tanks. After affixing new gas and/or oxygen tanks to your torch, always take a clean paintbrush and paint a solution of gently mixed soapy... more
Thank you for your generous support PATREONS. Shoutouts to these members of our community, your monthly/annual donations have played a huge role in me being able to continue the page, and post content regularly. I just can’t thank you enough,... more
Here is a technique for sizing a ring from @milestonejewelryllc - “I would like to share an easy way to size a ring larger without having to measure anything! 1️⃣ Here is the ring that needs to be sized larger. 14k yellow gold, diamonds, sapphire 2️⃣... more
Protect your stones while texturing and polishing! Today’s tip is brought to you by our sponsor @turquoise_moose they are my trusted source for gorgeous turquoise, their stones come from over 20 mines and they have freeform and calibrated options. For... more
Here is a bench modification AND polishing tip from @lierreworks - “I like to add a satin texture to my clasps and tags on my chains to give them a nice finished look. But as you know, polishing a chain can be extremely dangerous. It can easily get... more
PREVENTING FIRESCALE - To explain the cause of firescale I have borrowed an exert from Tim McCreight’s Complete Metalsmith if you don’t own that book it is an essential and you can find on my book recommendations page!! - “When copper bearing alloys... more
