Here is a flex shaft tip from @myjewellerygarden - “I use my @foredomelectric hand piece all the time but it kept turning & slipping in my hand while using it. This meant I had to keep adjusting on the go (not ideal) or stop and re-adjust (slows me... more
Here is a tip for making paper clip chains from @gildedpoppyco- “I actually got this tip from a book I have, Indian Jewelry Making volume 1 copyright 1977. To make mandrels for paper clip chain links. Take a short length of copper tubing and flatten... more
Represent with us! Whenever I wear this denim jacket people ask me what the Society is all about. Makes me seem super cool 🤣🤣 this is an appreciation post. Thank you for your support of the society shop and for being here. This community means so much... more
Here is a tip for prepping a brand new solder pick from @lucywalkerjewellery featuring @pepetools_usa solder picks and flux. New solder picks require “seasoning”, coating the pick with flux and heating so that the solder doesn’t stick to them. I hope... more
Here is a tip for your pickle pot from @thewildpine - “Create a mini strainer by drilling holes in a yogurt container (make sure to get all the foil off so as not to contaminate!) & voila! No more picking out teeny tiny components one at a time!”
Here is a tip for pushing over prongs from @marquisjewelryacademy EDIT: This is a demo piece and not necessarily a finished piece of jewelry. You may want to shorten/finish your prongs more before pushing them over ☺️- Simultaneously wiggle as you... more
Here is a tip for holding your work during sanding from @lacebonejewelry - “Heres a tip for smoothing the top edges of a small stamp element. Take double sided tape and put it on a flat grinding wheel attachment for your flex shaft or dremel. Stick... more
Here is a #diy bench pin from @gingermadeartisan - “3m felt pad bench pin experiment : custom cut 3/4 inch poly carbonate pin allows more productive contact with blade than standard reversible pin. I prefer the flat surface anyway. Added fiber pad to... more
When you solder a bail and there is a little excess solder I like these sanding sticks from @gesswein.jewelry they come in three sizes and various grits! Economical and versatile, they can reach some of those hard to reach areas. Using the appropriate... more
If you are using @grstools Thermoloc to secure a small bezel for hammer setting you can keep your piece in there while you carefully polish your bezel. I find it gives me something to hold on to! The wheel I use is from @ottofrei1930 it’s their... more
Here's a tip for protecting a stone while soldering From @e_milio_draws Wrap it with a wet paper towel and set it in a small puddle of water while soldering! Thank you for sharing this Emilio! It should be mentioned that this type of technique should... more
Here is a tool organizing tip from @lisajdesigns - “I saw this brush holder at my local Dollar Tree and immediately thought of it for a tool holder! Mainly for my small bezel mandrels, files, tweezers, silver tubing, or wire.. basically whatever fits!... more
