2021 Design by @anjaslibar huge thank you to everyone for their excitement and support of this year’s design! This week we also revealed GIFS/stickers you can use for your stories by searching #metalsmithsociety thank you to everyone who has been... more
Here is a stamping tip from @nancyhoytjewelry - “Just one of the many steps in making jewelry is adding a karat stamp on the back (14k). On this piece the only place that makes sense is the back of the bail which if not supported from the inside, so... more
Here is a tip for capturing bench sweeps from @serendipiastudio - “My jeweler’s bench has a pull-out drawer for sweeps. I added a piece of freezer paper to the bottom of the drawer. When I’m finished sawing, filing, etc. I just roll up the freezer... more
Here is a tip we have shared in the past, but I had to share again! It is one of the most popular of all time! Creating a floating ring holder for your ultrasonic! Thank you @marlijndegroot for sharing this pic with us! #rubberduck #ultrasonic... more
Here is a tip for working with epoxy from @maxwellharrisonjewellery - “I was making some earrings using half-drilled pearls and wanted to make them really secure. I'd already made a threaded post that was a tight fit and made the little cups to fit... more
Here is a tip for organizing your ideas from @gulldesignstudio - “I love making notes on 3x5 cards for designs. Notes consist of sketches to jog memory, supplies and measurements of silver, stone sourcing and work out pricing on the back of the card.... more
#affiliate For this week’s #tooltalktuesday I am talking about another awesome dust collector option from @ottofrei1930 the Quatro Gold Vault Extra INFINITY Dust Collector ( item 147.608HD 110V) I use it with Quatro Bench Suction Pin (item 113.335 )... more
Please save/watch/share this awesome conversation with Karen Smith the Founder and Executive Director of @wewieldthehammer We Wield The Hammer is a program that was conceived to identify, train, track and support young women and girls of African... more
Here is a great technique for creating a bend from @metalformsca - “Making geometric shapes from square wire today. I file a groove to make a bend.” This is a great technique especially when working with thicker gauged square rods! As always thanks... 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 fit the vice ( leave a piece sticking out ) and... more
2021 METALSMITH SOCIETY DESIGN ⚡️designed by @anjaslibar I have been waiting patiently for the new year (HAPPY NEW YEAR BTW 🥳) to show this off to all of you!! For those newer to the page (welcome 👋) every year I hire a new artist to create a special... more
Here is a soldering tip from @pam_farren - Cotterpins can be bent and twisted into all kinds of clamps to hold pieces in place while soldering!” I love the curve Pam put in this pin that fits perfectly over the tubing she is holding down. Thank you... more
I LOVE this community. Thank you for being kind to one another and for keeping the focus on sharing information in a safe place! Thank you for motivating me to continue during this challenging year by showing up, sending me tips and for your kind... more
Here is a finishing tip from @novake - “My Lortone triple barrel tumbler is just what I need for my small studio and my workflow. Depending on the desired end result, pieces can go through one or more barrels; each dedicated to its own process. One... more
For the last #tooltalktuesday of the year I wanted to give a huge thank you to the companies that have continued to support the page through sponsorship ❤️Here is a recap of the #topnine2020 for Tool Talks: 1️⃣ John Frei Custom Workbench which was... more
Here is a polishing tip from @tuppenceanddelilah - “Just wanted to share this tip I use for finishing and polishing small hoop charms for my bangles, bracelets and necklaces. I have a set of paintbrushes in all different sizes ( they're my husband's... more
Here is a tip for heating pickle from @stopthemoon_ - “Alternative pickle pot idea- a super useful tip I found when first setting up my workbench was using a fondue set as a pickle pot! (Any ceramic pot will do) I got mine for £3 from a charity shop... more
Here is a polishing tip from @littleoscilla - “If I need to get into hard to reach places but I don't have a fine-pointed bullet burr, I put the silicone polishing bit in my flex shaft and slide it along a file to create the point I need!” Shaping and... more
I hope everyone is enjoying time with their families! I’m taking the day off but just wanted to wish you all a happy (and healthy) holiday! Sending love and peace! I love this community!! X Corkie
