Iโm back after a week vacation ๐ช๐ช๐ชThermoloc in a standard bench vise is a great option for work holding for stone setting, intricate filing, drilling and polishing. This gold pendant had delicate Sleeping Beauty Turquoise and I was able to secure it... more
I am taking the week off. The reason I feel the need to mention is because Iโve been running this wonderful community since 2018 and Iโm always kind of afraid to not post, what will happen to engagement? Will it disrupt all the hard work I have put... more
I have been using this Titanium Solder Pick from @lionpunchforge for over six months and itโs official: Iโm in love. Comment โLEARN MOREโ to be sent a link. Here is what you are getting when you invest in a solder pick like this: Lightweight, but... more
Check out this adorable miniature @stanley_brand cup created by @meritmade ๐ A great soldering tip for our community is Kelly uses Kate Wolf Clay to position the handle of the cup for soldering. That clay is super versatile and handy in these types of... more
This is why I love this community! I checked my tip inbox and found this gem from @jennistuartjewelry on a DIY polishing wheel. โAn easy way to make your own polishing wheel using cardboard! Wheels can be made to any size and experiment with types of... more
I mostly use my @sunstoneweldjewelry mPulse pulse arc welder for tacking components to solder, like this tube setting I added to this ring! I can quickly secure things and then soldering is a breeze! Happy to answer any questions!! โฃ โฃ Comment: โI am... more
A little tip I shared during my @riogrande LIVE this afternoon. If you use your flex shaft to polish, cut a little section of your polishing compound and place it in a little round plastic container. It will keep the compound from picking up dust and... more
Here is a tip for holding pieces that *can* be submerged in acetone. A few of my @grstools instructors advised me to save little blocks of wood for work holding. You then superglue your work. It holds really well and can withstand the heat of drilling... more
A soldering tip with DIY props and a tweezer modification from @theschoolofjewellery.ie - โI use paper clips in the workshop to make little aids to help with the processes of making. Sometimes I use them to make these hold down clips and sometimes I... more
COMMENT including the words โbeach treasuresโ and Iโll DM a link of these awesome diamond core drill bits from @gesswein.jewelryโฃ โฃ Shoutouts to the amazingly talented @alliekeastjewelry who taught me all about making jewelry with beach treasures when... more
Here is a tutorial on tube setting and a reminder of how good @lucywalkerjewellery online classes are. Fantastic video, clear instructions! So affordable for a year membership. COMMENT โREADY TO LEARNโ Iโll send you the deets. I remember back before I... more
*actual* baby Corkie pic from the early 90โs ๐ Join me and eight other talented speakers for @halsteadjewelrysupplies Summer Camp 2024 โฃ โฃ ๐๐ข๐ ๐ ๐๐ก๐ง ๐ถ๐ป๐ฐ๐น๐๐ฑ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐ฑ๐ โ๐ฆ๐๐บ๐บ๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐๐ฎ๐บ๐ฝโ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ ๐๐ถ๐น๐น ๐๐ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐น๐ถ๐ป๐ธ ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ด๐ถ๐๐๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป!โฃ โฃ This $40 event includes 10... more
Here is a tip for getting a flush seam prior to soldering, it works on rings and thicker bezel settings as well from @jen_surine -โ Thatโs right, especially on wide bands, I donโt mess around with trying to file the ends perfectly so they come... more
Tip for creating wax stone settings from @sophie.cunliffe.jewellery - โโจ๏ธHereโs a simple technique I use to make the base for accurate size stone settings in wax for carving. This technique was developed whilst having a bit playtime at the bench. I... more
Here is a helpful process video of melting your gold dust (collected under your bench pin in tissue paper!) into a nugget to be reworked as sheet or wire from @metalsmithsinflorence - โYouโve got all this gold dust, what do you do? Refine it yourself!... more
Comment including the words "I am curious" and I will send you a link to this mandrel created by @grstools and it has equidistant lines which allow you to mark a ring. This is helpful when I want to space out stones or areas I'm going to solder or... more
Tip for work holding from @johnnyoro using @grstools thermoloc to create a holder where the ring is easily removed. Also some fantastic footage of cutting a seat! @johnnyoro is one of my engraving instructors and has some amazing content on his... more
Tip for soldering eyelets from @goldschmiede_raspe โFor a nice and clean soldering, ensure that the eyelets are well closed. It is recommended that the eyelets have been annealed before bending them together. Do not use too much solder, only apply a... more
Here is a tip for creating a splitshank ring from @mossrockmetals - โThere are so many ways to make a triple split shank ring, but so far my favorite is using a honey comb soldering board that comes with pins to hold my work down (I purchased mine... more
A fantastic tool but also a technique to prep a ring seam for soldering. โIf you see light, it ainโt right!โโฃ โฃ COMMENT โBENDING TOOLโ for a link to this awesome tool from Pepe.โฃ โฃ This ring bending tool can also help shape a soldered ring and bend 60... more
