Holographic Stickers! In stock, and ready to ship. The stunning one on the right was created by small business @towerpress they do all types of business cards, branding, enamel pins and stickers. This isn’t an ad, I just love the ladies that run this... more
Here is a tip for working with a customer on their ring size if you can’t meet in person from @beaverstreetgoods - “When working remotely with a customer on a ring to get the correct ring size I have my customer order this ring sizer from Amazon. It’s... more
Here is a #diy dust collecting container to work in from @cornerhousejewellery - “I use these acrylic sheets I purchased from amazon to make a dust collector. I took the lazy route and just taped 3 pieces together In a triangular shape but you can... more
Just wanted to talk about our monthly challenge for those that are new to the page! I apologize for no captions but this was a live. Basically on the first of the month we vote (in my stories) on a theme and within that month if you produce a piece... more
Here is a tip for if you get a stone stuck in a bezel and need to get it out from @exilejewelry - "I use poster tack on my bench top and really sink the stone in, try to rip the setting off like a bandaid. Some people use dop (dop is what lapidary... more
Love this idea for storing rings (and a bonus tip on making multiple rings at once 😄) @nurdleintherough - “I thought I’d show you all a little tool I made myself this morning. I’ve been pouring my energy into making parts and pieces like ring bands... more
For this week’s #tooltalktuesday I wanted to share a game changing organizer for your drill bits and burs from @grstools prior to this Jura Organizer I just have burs everywhere, all over my bench, in random boxes throughout my studio. As mentioned in... more
Here is a tip for organizing your burs from @meszarosjohn - “I like to use different coloured heat shrink on my drills and burs to help find the right bit at a glance , some you can add the size with a fine maker pen 🤓” Thank you for sharing this!... more
Here is a awesome mandrel modification from @lucywalkerjewellery - “Using a modified rubber wheel to clean up a 16 gauge sterling silver chain link. I love this trick as it keeps the wire round 🙌” I love doing this! It’s also great for French wires... more
Here is a method of storing your finished work and preventing tarnish from @agambroult - “I store my finished pieces in a case. Each piece is in a (biodegradable) plastic bag with an anti-tarnish strip.” Coming up with a system for storing your work... more
Here is a tip for your pickle pot from @thewildpine - “ I work with a lot of tiny components and found that I was spending entirely too much time digging around in my murky pickle pot trying to pull every little piece out one by one with my... more
Here is a #diy tool for those hard to reach rivets from @8thfloor_studio - “I needed to make hinges in a difficult angle, so I made my own hammer. First I made a hole in a wooden hammer with a regular home drill, and inserted a dapping tool that fits... more
Here are some organization ideas from @sandpiperfootprints - “I like to use ice trays to store my components. They are inexpensive and sometimes found at a dollar store. I also like to use a utensil tray! Each slot is dedicated to either a ring,... more
#affiliate For this week’s #tooltalktuesday I wanted to show off the 3M Radial Discs you can use on your bench lathe or polishing machine available from our friends at @ottofrei1930 If you are unfamiliar with Radial Discs they are an awesome polishing... more
This is a review of what was inside the July 2020 #benchtooljunkies box! Full disclosure I receive the box as a PR gift but all opinions and reviews are honest. This box had an apron from @wewieldthehammer an amazing organization that exists to... more
Here is a tip for selecting bezel wire (and bonus organizing tip) @adornmentbynicole - “This is a tip that was born from your binder organizing tip. I keep my bezels in a binder now but the problem is that it’s hard to size up which one to use... more
I have great news! Delay times for custom printed apparel and embroidered items (like this rad sweatshirt 👆) have improved exponentially in August! Since COVID-19 started I have never been more appreciative of the support from our community.... more
Here is a soldering tip from @blueberryjewelry02 - “When soldering a clasp and jump ring to the end of a chain, use an extra locking tweezer or third hand to heat sink the lobster. I clamped it toward the back of the tweezer to cover as much Of the... more
Here is a tip for sawing, filing and sanding your bezels from @redappleroadjewelry - “I use an old Magic Rub eraser to hold small, medium and large bezels securely when sawing and filing. Applies nice even pressure without bending the bezel and it's... more
Here are some tips for safety while pregnant (or for anyone looking to up their safety game) from @kaypeajewelry - “When I found out I was pregnant in May one of the first things I did was start worrying about the affects of the various fumes and... more
