Here is a stamping tip from @beaducation - “Scared of whacking your fingers when hammering or stamping small pieces? Hold the piece down with the eraser end of a pencil. ✏️🎉 = 🔨🚫🖐🏾” this is so smart! Thank you for letting me share this awesome tip!... more
This is a #diy bench brush that I posted in my reels today at @corkieboltonjewelry if you want to see some video. Shoutouts to @todddanielsdesigns who showed me his when I was training at @grstools ❤️ it’s super simple it’s just an inexpensive brush... more
Here is a DIY bench brush made from a $3 paint brush, thank you to todddanielsdesigns who shared his with me! Simply saw the handle off with your saw and then grind and sand the handle until it’s super smooth. You could even paint it if you wanted to!... more
Here’s a tip for keeping steel shot out of your work from @buenaonda.handmade - “Cut a strip of plastic bag and stuff it into your piece before tumbling. Just leave a little tail for removal. Easy peasy, no more fishing out fiddly pieces of steel for... more
⚡️⚡️PATREON GRATITUDE ⚡️⚡️This is my weekly opportunity to thank my Patreons! Patreons are simple member of our community that generous make monthly or annual donations of a few dollars to support my efforts continuing the Metalsmith Society page! ☺️... more
Here are some instructions on refilling a Butane Torch from @arcanasilver - “I've been using butane torches in my home studio for years. It's a great affordable way to get started soldering. I started with the Proxxon Microflame Torch from Rio. It's a... more
Here is a tool modification from @janet.wise - “As a metal artist with smaller hands I find most tool's hard to use appropriately. Therefore, I used my favorite jewelers saw and cut the end off the bezel rocker creating the perfect size tool for my... more
#tooltalktuesday I’m once again showing my @grstools Benchmate System (I have the Encore QCX) I often get asked about mine and I wanted to give those interested an opportunity to ask questions! I invested in mine years ago and have never regretted it.... more
Here is a tip for texturing from @lucywalkerjewellery - “Adding texture with a 4mm heart bur. You might think I’m just crazy about bur textures, but nothing builds bur control in such a fun way! So if you’re looking to get into prong setting, then... more
Here is a tip to create a bezel with a curved base from @martindenoch - “You can use your doming punch for other things that intended!” Love this technique! By creating a bezel that is a bit taller you can then sand the bottom against your doming... more
Do you know I’ve never missed posting a day since I started this page in February 2018? 😅 Today I came close. My book is due in days and I’m going through the hundreds of photos and formatting them and labeling etc. 🤪 my wrists are hurting from all... more
Here is a tool organizing tip from @elisabethspace - “Rifle ammo box from Amazon - this one has 50 evenly spaced openings, I cut off the attached lid with a cut off wheel.” Elisabeth sent this in 2019 🤦♀️ better late than never! One action I’ve taken... more
