Files are not only an essential tool for filing and finishing jewelry but you can also use them to carve your metal, think of the endless design possibilities! For this demo I used my triangular Glardon Vallorbe needle file from @ottofrei1930 They... more
A few community members reached out about my bench pin here so I wanted to share the details. This is the @foredomelectric Fishmouth attachment to the Foredom Dust Collector. The thing I love the most about this is it attaches to my @grstools system.... more
Here is a #diy sanding stick from @mageofmetals “A helpful tip to any newbie metalsmith/jeweler: save money by making your own emery sanding sticks. Use your old ones (or a wooden paint stir stick) and some sandpaper.😊 I figure most metalsmith’s have... more
My book has some fantastic projects that are designed to help solidify your basic skills but also allow you to add your own pizazz and design to them! I am counting down the days, if you pre-order in the US the book will arrive August 23rd if you’re... more
Here is a tip I’ve used for years, keep a small bowl filled with water on your bench when you are sanding or grinding with your flex shaft. It helps you cool things and the dust does grab onto the moisture so it reduce the airborne particles a little... more
Today I’m sharing something fun I learned from my college professor @rozkewicz stick a little finger puppet on the end of your burnisher so you always have a friend in your studio 😂 I enjoy not taking myself too seriously and having some fun as I make... more
Here is a soldering station tip from @cynosurej - “ I use a magnetic strip from IKEA to organize my solder station.” This is so simple but I love that you can make your station less cluttered just by giving the tools a home. Thanks for letting me... more
For this month’s adventure in Pulse Arc Welding I am showing off one of the most practical uses. I buy chain in bulk and attach my clasps using my @sunstoneweld Orion 150s Micro Welder. I do like this better than soldering because chain is delicate... more
Here is a tool from @ottofrei1930 that is helpful when you have to stamp the inside of a ring (my example is a unfinished, cast practice ring 😄) the Brass Stamping Block will provide support and the outside of your ring will have minimal distortion.... more
Here is a tip for drawing wire from @mcoledesignz - “If you’ve been following for a bit you probably know how much I love my @pepetools_usa Blade Butter for sawing and drilling. Well today I found a new use for it, drawing down wire! Holy cow, what a... more
Here is a flux bottle tip from @rachel_hearne_jewellery @rachel_hearne_jewellery_school - repurpose a perfume bottle for applying flux! Thank you for sharing this with us! I also like your set up for soldering the setting onto the ring. Always good... more
