#affiliate For this week’s #tooltalktuesday I wanted to show the Jump Ring Maker Kit - With 28 Coiling Dowels created by our friend @silversmithingretreat this kit is $39.95 and all you need is a variable speed power drill (to slowly wind your wire... more
Here is a tip to make those mini files a bit more comfortable from @goudsmederijlamoon - “Thermoloc (by @grstools ), great for so many jobs. Of course you can use it to hold jewelry in place while setting the stones. But have you ever thought of this... more
#sponsored CONGRATS @palm__sunday 🎉 Today is America Recycles Day! Did you know you can work with 100% recycled metals? At @stullerinc you can not only find recycled sheet, but they also have recycled bezel wires, decorative wires, sizing stock, ring... more
Here is a technique to make your jump rings oval from @maggiejjewelry - “After soldering my jump rings closed, I stretch them into ovals with a pair of Reverse Action Bow Opening Pliers made by Mazbot.” It is simple techniques like this that I love!... more
Here is a tip for soldering a bezel to a baseplate from @refraction_manufacturing - “I use binding wire to hold the setting to the plate and then I can scribe a line around where it needs to sit.” I love this extra step because it’s worth it when you... more
Here is a soldering set up from @brackendesigns - “If you've been torching from below with your piece on top of a heavy steel mesh screen, you may want to consider a set up like this when possible.... no huge steel heat sink.” I do this all the time 🙌... more
Here is a tip to make your own decorative bezel from @makeitwithkim - “Do you want to make your bezels fancy? While you can buy pre-made fancy bezel strip, in many countries it's not that easy to get hold of. But you can make your own! Most bezel... more
#affiliate For this week’s #tooltalktuesday I wanted to show of ZAM® ⚡️ (it just sounds cool, doesn’t it?) I got curious about ZAM® after taking an online class with @lucywalkerjewellery and she showed it off to polish a bezel. This compound is an... more
Here is a tip for storing your gemstones from @maievangelista - “A neat trick my friend, @li.ap taught me on organizing gemstones: Coin Binder Sleeves! No more digging through ziplocks and tiny containers. I can finally see all my stones and keep... more
HOLIDAY DEADLINES FOR 2020 😃 Just wanted to put it out there that due to production and shipping delays I think it’s wise to get holiday orders in by Dec 1. However my “READY TO SHIP” items (all the products in this post) are available and ready to... more
Here is a technique to create smooth silver balls from @limbagal - “No one likes wrinkly silver balls!!! How to melt wire into smooth balls using an oxygen/propane torch. Light torch as usual. Melt wire until it forms into a ball. When the wire balls... more
Here is a tip for marking your work from @thejewellershub - “Having trouble seeing your scribe lines? Coloring over the top with black marker is the solution.” This is so simple and smart! Love it! Thanks for letting us share! Sharpie for the win 🙌... more
I am on Patreon! What is Patreon? Why is it so rad?!? Patreon is a platform where you can support creatives (podcasters, musicians and even jewelers!) My Patreon page means a lot to me because I know I will have monthly support regardless of... more
Here is a sawing tip from @metalformsca - “Using a guillotine clamp to hold your work allows for extra control when piercing out a shape.” This is a wonderful technique thank you so much for letting me share! I’m sure it would work great for filing in... more
Here is a setting tip from @shira_hanna_designs - “When I don’t want to chance distorting the shape of a more delicate piece while setting a stone, I sometimes choose to set the stone right on the mandrel I used for forming rather than using a vice.... more
Here is a fabulous storage tip from @drugstorecowgirljewelry - “Here’s another way to store tools and hammers. These are just cheap towel rack from Ikea that cost $5.99. I affixed two directly to my bench and hung them along with some $2.99 S hooks... more
#affiliate For this week’s #tooltalktuesday I wanted to talk about a tool that is on my list of essential tools for jewelers: DIVIDERS. Dividers are useful for a ton of tasks but here I demonstrate how they help me achieve a nice border for my stamps... more
Here is a tip to hold tiny items while polishing from @lilianvanderschaaf - “For very small pieces I want to polish on the big wheel: I use a hair pin for better grip. Nothing gets lost anymore.” Bobby pin for the win! 🙌 Thank you so much for taking... more
⚡️NEW ⚡️Society Mask to raise money for @unicef - 50% of the profits from this mask and the Face Cover are donated to UNICEF monthly. I’m grateful for the opportunity to do a little good. The mask is washable and reusable and has adjustable ear loops 🙌
Here is a tip for your sheet solder - I took my letter “M” stamp and hammered it all over my medium sheet solder. That way even as I cut it away I know which is medium, hard and easy. #solder #makingjewelry #jewelersofinstagram
