Please forgive this non-tip post on a Wednesday but my ๐ book deadline is Friday and Iโm writing so much my hands kinda hurt ๐คช almost there though! I wanted to give a quick plug for this unisex cotton Society shirt, itโs available sizes S-3XL, comes... more
For this weekโs #tooltalktuesday I wanted to show off the Fretz Texture Inserts from @pepetools_usa this set includes eight hammer inserts: Beach Pebbles, Linen, Rough Slate, Walnut Bark, Stucco, Rainwater, Maple Bark and Waffle. These awesome inserts... more
Here is a tip for drilling tiny pieces of metal from @seaelements - โI don't have a rotary tool with a foot speed control, I have a dremel. So I need to have my pieces held with a drill press vise so I could turn the Dremel on and adjust the speed if... more
Here is a tip you can use at your bench to save time from @aimeesutanto - โGlue a measuring tape at the edge of your bench tray or shelf to quickly measure length of wire, chains or anything you need measuring in a jiffy! I use plastic seamstress... more
This tip is from @refraction_manufacturing for when you donโt want to submerge your entire piece in the pickle pot. If you did a repair for example you would not want to submerge set stones in the pickle solution. I love to see the creative solutions... more
โก๏ธโก๏ธPATREON GRATITUDE โก๏ธโก๏ธThis 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! โบ๏ธ... more
Here are some tips to protect your fingers from @elisabethspace - โMy Tory finger guards I've used over 4yrs. They don't fit thumbs well, so I make those from Coban tape from any pharmacy, as it has better cushion than green alligator tape, but is... more
Here is a bench modification from @fabrica.jewellery - โI just wanted to share my cost free, latest bench mod. A slot! Itโs so handy ๐ Three holes, with a 8mm bit,drilled at an angle to face my lamp and tilt the face of the tool towards me. Perfect... more
For this #tooltalktuesday I want to show off a book that really helped me years agoโฆ @emilieshapirojewelry ๐๐ผ๐ ๐ง๐ผ ๐๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ ๐ฌ๐ผ๐๐ฟ ๐ข๐๐ป ๐๐ฒ๐๐ฒ๐น๐ฟ๐ ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ฒ Since the start of this community Iโve had people reach out that they are looking to start their own... more
Here is a tip for wrapping bezel wire from @carlson_creates - โOn a scrap piece of wood I have wrapped painters tape sticky side up. I secure the wood to my bench with a spring clamp. This ables me to secure my stone as I wrap the bezel wire around it... more
Where do I have my enamel pins made or where do I purchase my eco friendly shipping materials? My jewelry packaging, stickers and other merch? Which email provider do I use? This blog article shares all my resources! Years ago before I started... more
Some fall favorites from the Society Shop, thank you for helping support the page! You all keep me going and I love seeing you represent!
