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Tips

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Here is a bench pin/peg modification tip from @estona.jewelry.tutorials - “This simple tip will help steady your hand whilst filing. Make a slot in your bench pin in where you can place your file. Your file has a saving side, a side without any... more

I’m obsessed with my grstools bench pin, probably the best part is being able to customize it the way you want. I used my saw frame to cut, files to grind and shape, flex shaft bits like wax burs to further shape and create the concave areas (great... more

FOUR YEARS OF KINDNESS, COMMUNITY + EDUCATION. Everyone is welcome here, everyone is worthy. I have been posting jewelry making tips from our wonderful community since February 2018, everyday. When I see all your smiling faces, when I hear stories of... more

Happy Friday! I compiled some stamping tips that have been shared by our community over the years into a reel for you all! Hope you enjoy! #stampingjewelry #stampingjewelrytips #makingjewelry #jewelrymakingtools

Here is a production tip from @mondriandreams - “When bending wire into shapes for a pair of earrings, or for production, use a tiny piece of masking tape to tape together several (2-4) wires before bending. This way, you can mark all the pieces... more

Here is a tip for organizing production pieces from @flameandstone - “Using Trays, I label each with the style for easy grabbing. Each tray also lists all the necessary components and measurements. If there is specific lengths of various gauged... more

#tooltalktuesday I love this kit from @ottofrei1930 the Italian Silicone Polishing Kit 68 piece kit (Part # 110.619) contains samples of various polishing wheels and bits. I love having options so that I can find the perfect bit for whatever I am... more

Here is a #diy tool that allows you to mark your metal in evenly spaced increments from @rdeschand - “Here is a way to make a simple tool to cut evenly spaced marks like in a bezel or whatnot.  You need two razor blades, some spacers (like washers)... more

Here is a tip for polishing a stud earring, try holding it with a ring clamp! This can help prevent the stud from flying from your fingers whether you are using a polishing machine like me, or a flex shaft! Also sharing some progress of my engraving,... more

Here is a #diy tool tip from @lucywalkerjewellery In this video I’m making an invaluable tool for flush setting, and also something that I also use to add a “bright cut” look to the inside of bezels – a parallel sided burnisher. I find these are... more

I love sandpaper rolls (or sandpaper on a split mandrel) for quickly cleaning the inside and outside of larger bezel settings (also great for rings and things ☺️) REELS ARE FUN! Thanks for watching and hope this is helpful!!