Here is a sanding tip from @dangbravegirl - “I use mine so often that I keep it permanently hooked to a 2nd flex shaft (and to my Quatro dust collector). I can quickly clean up and smooth cuff ends, prep ring shanks for soldering, level a bezel... more
A few sanding tips you can try: I like to create my own sanding boards by using 3m adhesive backed finishing films onto a piece of plastic (you could use wood just make sure it’s perfectly flat). I sand in a figure 8 motion. As I switch grits I turn... more
Another way I’ve been experimenting with my sunstoneweld Orion 150s Pulse Arc Welder is using it to tack components in place so they absolutely do not move while I solder. I honestly don’t know if sticking my work into the Kaiser-Lee board was even... more
How to create a patina with sulfur from an egg from @missioncreekmetal - “ 1. Take 1-2 eggs hard boiled depending on the size of your project. (For this one I just used 1 egg since it was a small ring). 2. Peel the shell off the egg, and mash the... more
Here is a #diy setting tools from @curtisrjewellery - “Tip for setting soft gemstones like opal and turquoise! Upcycle a toothbrush into a bezel pusher by cutting and filing the tip. I like a flat spot on the bottom, but you can shape to your liking... more
Here is a #diy flux bottle from - @9th_generation_stx - “ Here is my tip for a recycled liquid flux bottle. I can’t tell you how many times I've knocked over my flux, or set the plastic tupperware that I used on fire🔥, causing me anxiety and giving... more
Please like this post so we can spread the word!🚨 The #metalsmithchallenge is back. You all voted for UNUSUAL STONE. You have THREE MONTHS to create something that challenges and excites you. Take away the pressure that it has to be a sellable piece!... more
It was requested I show how to heat Thermo-Loc. This is not the only way, just one way. 😄 You can buy a Teflon pad (I got mine as a starter kit from ottofrei1930 that comes with Thermoloc-Loc) this pad provides a surface to heat the thermoplastic with... more
Here is a #diytool from @sierrasilverstudio @sierrastonestudio - “This is my favorite DIY tool. It’s simple but mighty! With this tool, holding tiny pieces for filing/drilling/etc is easier, and the wood “jaws” are grippy but don’t mar the silver. The... more
#affiliate For this week’s #tooltalktuesday I am showing off my foredomelectric Angle Grinder Attachment (SKU:8501358 ) available from our friends gesswein.jewelry This tool is designed for use with the #30 Foredom Handpiece. I am securing it for... more
Here is a sawing tip from @maggiethebear - “Here’s at a tip on how I put my designs onto silver. I use double stick Scotch tape! Rubber cement is often a suggested adhesive, but I find that it reacts to the heat & sweat of my fingers, causing my... more
Here is a bench pin tip from @jennwellsstudio - “Here I’m using an old leather wallet, cutting the outside off and then using that as a cover for my bench pin. You could also use any scrap leather. This allows me to work on pieces at my bench pin and... more
