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
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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
Here is a soldering tip from @analeewolfjewelry - "For small workshops, with a small table it is important to be able to solder and continue working quickly. Putting the soldering stone and all the small material inside an oven pan makes it possible... more
Here is a storage tip for your wire solder from @cirkel.joyas & @arcano.noveno - “Organizing my solder wire has always been a problem for me because I use Soft, Medium and Hard solder, so I don’t want them to be mixed and all around my bench. I used... more
For today’s tip I wanted to share some techniques for working with patterned bezels! This post is sponsored by @jeffkleinjewelry who makes 38 varieties of sterling, copper and brass bezels. For my little demo I worked with his Castellated Silver Bezel... more
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. Thank you for your... more
Here is solder tip, periodically make sure your solder is clean! Oxidation, grease from your hands and dirt can prevent you from having the perfect solder joint so make sure you are working with clean solder (and clean metal!) There are multiple ways... more
Here is a sanding tip from @10gables - “My husband is an architect, so I love to raid his toolbox. I found a vintage sanding block for graphite pencils so I decided to give it a try in the metal shop. It is FANTASTIC for sanding tiny things like the... more
Here is a tip if your bezel is too tight from - @jen_Surine - “When I am making a thick walled bezel that ends up being a pinch too small, I use my flat and round nose pliers to stretch the bezel out to fit the stone. The flat plier on the outer edge... more
For this week’s #tooltalktuesday I wanted to talk about my Durston Bench Vise ( Part # 158.072) from our friends at @ottofrei1940 I need to add a bench vise to my list of *essential* tools because they are so incredibly useful. Before I got my hands... more
#societychat Today is Episode 8 of SOCIETY CHAT. 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 conversation with Lorraine West of... more
Due to the length of this FABULOUS chat with Lorraine, the captions have been automated so please excuse any typos. This is Episode 8 of #societychat and Lorraine West is truly awesome. Her jewelry was featured in Vogue recently!! A true inspiration,... more
Here is a tip for applying a matte finish from @flourishandcharm - “This tip is for easily making pieces satin/ matte quickly. included attached are videos :) The only tools you need is pumice powder, a container, soft toothbrush (or fingers!!)and a... more
Here is a rolling mill tip from @kkmetalwerk4640 - “Experiement with rolling two different textures to get some unique finishes! I have been experimenting with new techniques with the rolling mill: under and over rolling, double rolling, consecutive... more
