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
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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
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
