Here is a soldering tip for when you are soldering something very small to a thicker, bigger piece of metal from @mikeca1216 - “Flow a tiny little amount of solder on each piece separately before putting them together. Then put them together so they... more
🔥🔥🔥This is my weekly opportunity to thank my Patreons, monthly and annual supporters of Metalsmith Society! Thank you for your consistent support, it allows me to continue to run this page daily and it means SO much to me. Patreon (if you are... more
Here is a stamping tip from @adornmentbynicole - “I have a tip regarding use of my .925 silver metal punch. I used to always have to hold the punch in the light and squint to see which side was up, it’s such a small font and of course is reverse on... more
Here is a tip for spotting firescale from @allieperrydesigns - “This is a super easy way to make sure you find all of the firestain on your piece *before* you get to the polishing stage! Just glue something white to the side of your bench pin. As you... more
For this week’s #tooltalktuesday I wanted to revisit a fun post I did years ago featuring my @pepetools_usa rolling mill and all the amazing textures that can be created. Here are some tips 1️⃣ If you use organic items, like dried flowers or leaves,... more
Here is a bench pin modification from @creativesidejewelryschool - “Depending on what you work on most, you could have a few bench pen options to choose from! . Here we're showing how to modify your bench pen to easily work on resizing a... more
Nothing makes my day more than when I see someone from our community has spent their hard earned money on a print for their wall, a mug for their tee or a tank to wear out hiking. I’d love if you could share pics and tag me so I can see your workspace... more
Here is a soldering tip from @mi.chi.mi - “I use dirty pieces of metal as heat sinks to protect previous soldered joins. Since they’re so dirty I don’t worry that they’ll get soldered to my piece. I’ve used these copper pieces for over a year now with... more
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
