Metalsmith Society Metalsmith Society Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017
Metalsmith Society Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Tips

Here is a technique for making a setting punch that also works on a standard nail if you don’t have a pneumatic graver machine ☺️ I have a variety of @agiloswiss Diamond Wheels from @ottofrei1930 and they are perfect for shaping an old bur or nail... more

The @grstools Benchmate system is one of my favorite tools! You can purchase the bench pin and mounting plate from our friends @gesswein.jewelry with code MSS5 (your purchase supports the page as well!) modifying a bench pin only take about a half... more

Here is an organizing tip from @milestonejewelryllc - “You can find clear cosmetic organizers like this on Amazon.com in different styles and sizes! �This size works perfectly for extra storage and the visibility of tools is an added benefit.” Thank... more

Check your local second hand shops for lazy Susan’s. They make fantastic tool organizers! #storage #organization #jewelrytools

Are you new to jewelry making?!? If so, we are super happy you are here! I often get emails asking about my favorite torch, tools to get started, where to buy materials and where to take classes. So I created an email list specifically for beginners.... more

Here is a sanding tip from @silverwolfestudio - “This little bugger was basically impossible to hold, and the sprue was done poorly. Since it has lots of prongs, I just stuck it into an eraser et voila! Obviously not the MOST secure if you’re using... more

Here is an awesome sand casting tutorial including a nifty knitting-needle technique for creating prongs directly in Delft Clay™ from @charliebelle.com.au - “I created a four-prong setting for a faceted oval Peridot pendant using sand casting... more

Here is a tip to for protecting your fingers and nails from @adornmentbynicole -“Here are the finger guards I use when I want to save my manicure while sanding or filing. They are super handy and easy to whip on. Now if I would just take my own advice... more

Here is a bezel forming tip from @hammeredheartjewelryco - “Tip to start a bezel... I use forming pliers to make a curve in the bezel wire. I fit that curve around the curve on the stone to get it started. This really makes it easier for me to wrap... more

Thank you to our community members for sharing these storage and organization tips with us @karilynnjewelry @ringgoldnicole @jbmetalstudio @drugstorecowgirljewelry @sirensoul89 @zierjewelry which is your favorite?!? #organizing #storage #jewelrycommunity

Here is a stone setting tip. Drill a hole into your bench pin so you can place your earring post into it while you set a tube setting or bezel setting! It works great! Hope this is helpful! #tubesetting #stonesetting #jewelrymakingtip #stonesettingtip

Here is a setting tip from @jen_surine - “I learned this stone setting trick from a master goldsmith I used to work with. He would wrap a rubber band over the stone as he would set it. Not only was this helpful to be able to rotate the piece as I set... more