Here is an easy modification for a Foredom Bench Sander from @earth_and_fire_designs - “For anyone having a foredom belt sander and wishing sanding surface was a bit larger for bezels or rings. By just using a bit of two way tape and sand paper you... more
Here is a tip for hammering an open/split ring from @ficklemejewelry - “I was trying to form an open ring shank for this large band & since I have no ring forming tool I always use my mandrel & rawhide mallet, but every time I’d try to start shaping... more
Here is a tip for making tiny jump rings from @machi_jewellery - “You can use masking tape to create a tab to hold on to a small coil of wire when sawing it to make jump rings. Here, I am using 0.5mm wire to make a small coil. Wrap the masking tape... more
Here are two excellent storage solutions from @dirtynailsdesigns - “I have an unconventional bench and have made it work for me. I have open shelving and organization can be a nightmare. I found these pull out drawers (really for your kitchen garbage... more
Here is a #diy wire spool holder from @flourishandcharm - “Basically if you’re going to be measuring/cutting a lot of chain, this trick works well! First take a thick wire (or coat hanger!) and thread a spool onto the middle of it. using a pair of... more
#affiliate For this week’s #tooltalktuesday I am talking about my Foredom Rotary Tumbler from our friends @gesswein.jewelry I have owned four rotary tumblers before and to date this is my favorite. It is not the most expensive one I’ve owned either!... more
Here is a soldering tip, the @knewconcept titanium soldering strips work great as little lifts for bails and jump rings! I just sawed one into several pieces! They make great props! #soldering #solderingjumprings
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
