Here is a tweezer storage tip from @thejewellershub - “This tweezer stand right here is one of the handiest (and simplest) things. Setting your bench up to work just right for you is crucial. I'm always looking at ways to improve my set up. A simple... more
#affiliate For this week’s #tooltalktuesday I would love to discuss patina! Jax Silver Blackener is the one I often use and here in the video I’m using my crafting heat gun to help it get super black on my plant stand (check those out over at... more
Here is a wax working tip from @northernmint - “I made a lot of rings size 16+ they are huge and I do not always have a mandrel that large nor does my wax reaming mandrel go that big. So, I cut it out with my wax saw blade and use sand paper wrapped... more
Earlier in the year I had fifteen of these beautiful Panther patches made by our friends @oxfordpennant I decided to offer them as a pre-sale so if you have a denim jacket or a work suit with space for an 8” patch, go grab one! Thanks for checking... more
Here is a prong setting tip from @PsArtisanJewelry - “The skamolex blocks make claw prongs so much easier. I go through a couple blocks a month, but they’re only $5 and I make a ton of claw settings for magnifying glass necklaces, so they’re worth... more
Here is a #diy liquid bur holder from @praxisjewelry - “I recently switched from using the stick BurLife to the Liquid version (item #117985 from @riograde) since it is much less messy and I think it works better, but I did not like having to open and... more
Here is a file tip from @at_the_bench_uk - “at_the_bench_uk Don’t listen to those who say they don’t bother with a file handle because they want to ‘feel’ the file. They’ll be feeling the file alright when it penetrates the heel of their hand should... more
Here is a shot plate demo from @moonandforge - “Using a shot plate is so easy! Step 1: melt your metal into a ball - average it just slightly larger than the shot form Step 2: place your metal ball into the shot plate form and cover it with painter's... more
For this week’s #tooltalktuesday I wanted to talk about my custom stamps from @buckeyeengraving they created my original CBJ maker’s mark for my jewelry business @corkieboltonjewelry and the quality is fantastic. I ordered it 4mm wide and it’s perfect... more
Here is a tip for sanding the bottom of decorative bezels from @janet.wise - “I found holding bezel wire can hurt your fingers after while... Some of them are pointy little buggers on top. So I improvised with an eraser 😂” Thank you!! Erasers seem... more
This is the final month the 2020 Panther Design will be available 🚨 on Jan 1st a brand new design will be dropping 😏 but back to the Panther, I’d love to share a post of people reppin in their Panther gear so DM me a pic ❤️ would love to see you! Also... more
Here is a tip for folks using wire solder from @camanchemesa - “A tip to keep it all sorted out is to cut a length to keep on my bench and shape the end so I can tell at a glance what type of solder it is. Extra Easy gets a pig tail roll Easy gets... more
Here are two tips I picked up taking a course with @lucywalkerjewellery (and sharing with her blessings 😉) using double sided tape to attach your drawing or printout to your metal works AMAZING. As Lucy will tell you it is a bit of a pain to remove... more
Here is a tip for using your tumbler from @madkatworks - “I use plastic nesting strainers to rinse my shots. The shot doesn’t stick to it when I dump it out to dry, and I can also use the small one over a cup when I’m warming up Jett sett with water.... more
Here is a granulation tip from @ygb.made - “I had some Argentium left over from a hypoallergenic custom order and decided to try out a comment I’d seen on a @metalsmithsociety post about Argentium creating smoother, cleaner silver balls. WOW that was... more
Here is a tip for identifying your files from - @pohpohcito - “I got this idea from an @mjsa_jewelrymaking book that @alanrevere wrote, 101 Bench Tips for Jewelers. In the book, he suggests using different nail polish colors for different file shapes... more
#affiliate For this week’s #tooltalktuesday I wanted to talk about my Foredom Dust Collector! A quality dust collector is for sure an investment they typically range between $650-$1000 however I think they are an important tool. I plan to also talk... more
Here is a tip for when your paste flux dries out from @tkiplinger - “I like to rejuvenate my HandyFlux in small batches by placing a chunk in a mini mortar and pestle and mixing it with distilled water. In between soldering sessions, I also pour... more
