Here is a tip for trimming wires from @mimicha__fira - “When I need to cut or trim away small parts of metal with a shear, usually they just fly and gone somewhere on the floor or bench. So I reuse the ziplock plastic (that usually comes from ordering... more
Here is a tip to get a curved bezel to sit on a curved ring from @elementril_smithing_co - “I just measure the diameter of the outside of the ring, mark that size on my ring mandrel, then wrap some sand paper around the mark and sand the bottom of the... more
For this week’s #tooltalktuesday I’m showing off the Busch® Clean-cut Cup Bur Set (Item # 121-1524) from our friends @gesswein.jewelry If you want to make your own earring wires these will quickly smooth the ends! This set accommodates wires 0.72mm -... more
Here is a storage solution for bezel wires from @metal.by.kate - “I thought I’d share how I sort all my bezel and wire. I only purchase in small amounts as smithing is just a hobby. I found this clear case full of smaller containers at Kmart here in... more
Here is a sawing tip from @seungwoosun - “When sawing, everyone will have experienced the saw blade breaking and the saw hitting the workpiece. This can mark up your metal, to prevent this I use Blue Tack on my safe frame knob. This quick, extra step... more
Here is a tip for production from @dirtynailsdesigns - “I print "recipe" cards out and write my how-to info and my materials list and dimensions onto it while I am creating. When the project is done, I take photos and use double stick tape to tape... more
Here is a tip for creating a stamping area in your studio from @Carolewiser - “I did not have access to a tree stump. I have a friend in the wood working shop who kindly made me 2 blocks to fit the height I needed to hammer on. This idea may be... more
Here is a tip for holding a bracelet mandrel from @mariannejenningsstudio - “Stick a piece of wood inside the bottom of the mandrel( the wood is larger inside the mandrel and then I cut it down in width to fit the vice ( leave a piece sticking out )... more
Vacation mode. Friends! For the next few days my bestie is visiting me and I will be “posting and ghosting” as the kids say 😂 I will still be posting daily but my email, DM and attention to comments will suffer more than usual, please help each other... more
Here is a soldering tip from @silverdayturquoise - “This is what I call my soldering oven. It's a way to contain, and hence better control, the heat from my torch, and I use it a lot, whether I'm doing jewelry repairs or fabrication. The construction... more
#sponsored For this week’s #tooltalktuesday I formed a thick bezel using my Swanstrom Pliers and Cutters Set (Item #: 111026). exclusively available from our friends at @riogrande. If you are a beginner and looking for a set of pliers to get started... more
#societychat Today is Episode 6 of SOCIETY CHAT. This biweekly video series features my 15 minute interviews with inspiring jewelers and teachers. Really excited to share my conversation with Kayla Wave of @foxand.thefawn and here is her tip/tool -... more
#societychat Today is Episode 6 of SOCIETY CHAT. 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... more
Here is an organization yip for small parts from @cabrinachanningsilverworks - “Keeping organized in a studio full of itty bitty little pieces is paramount to staying sane. I use these glass cosmetic containers to store my silver granules and jump... more
Here is a bench pin modification shared by Cees, a Master Goldsmith with 45 year’s experience located in London, England. They created a notch in their bench pin to hold their tweezers! The tweezers are used to hold pieces while they solder. I am... more
Just a quick silly live, I show off my new denim jacket and ask if you have the time to please send me a tip! I’m sorta vacationing next week and love to stockpile some fabulous content. Tips@metalsmithsociety.com thanks friends!
Here is a tip for cleaning up a backplate, it’s just one way of doing it and I’d love to hear and see your way of doing it! First I use a sanding roll to quickly shape any big ridges sticking out, then I use a barrette file #2 cut, using controlled... more
Here is a fantastic plier storage solution from @marquisjewelryacademy - “I use this 9" towel bar that perfectly fits the length of my drawer in a common jeweler's bench to hold my pliers and snippers at arms length. Shown here are some of My... more
