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
Here is a small components storage tip from @hotarujewelry - “What do you do with that spice rack you hardly use? Repurpose it for storing small components!” Love this! Thank you for taking the time to share! We are obsessed with storage and... more
#sponsored For this week’s #tooltalktuesday I’m excited to show off some SPECIALITY PLIERS from our friends Gesswein All of these pliers are from a company called @xuroncorp they are all made in Maine and the quality is fantastic, without being the... more
Here is a tip to hold things in your pickle pot from @abykerdesign - “My pickle pot solution is to make double copper hooks that hang off the edge of the pot. This is perfect to keep matching earring components together.” LOVE this! So simple and... more
Here is a tip for those of us that wear glasses from @tennessee_rose_jewelry - “I know I’m not the only jeweler who wears glasses. It was getting very irritating when they would slide down my nose while my head is bent while working at my bench! I... more
For July’s #metalsmithchallenge the theme was FANTASY these are the fantastic submissions I received via email please tap the photos for credits! To vote on a theme for August head to my stories today 8/1 and cast a vote! You can suggest a theme for a... more
Here is a tip for your pickle pot from @onelittlehut - “I use cheap multicoloured plastic seives to pickle my work, it’s perfect for tiny items, or if you’re pickling a few things at a time, you can colour code them in different seives so you know... more
Here is a bezel rocker modification from @redappleroadjewelry - “I use a plastic bezel pusher to set beach glass and soft stones. I recently made my own by covering one of my metal bezel pushers with moldable plastic. I added thumb grooves for better... more
Here is an annealing tip from @jkretzmerjewelry - “I apply some sharpie to my metal, and heat with a fluffy flame. When the sharpie disappears it's annealed!” Thank you so much for creating a video for this wonderful tip! Really helpful for people to... more
For this week’s #tooltalktuesday I wanted to show off the @impressart Bracelet Bending Bar and Bracelet Bending Pliers I received in my @benchtooljunkies June box. Full disclosure I receive the box as a PR gift but all opinions and reviews are honest.... more
This is a review of what was inside the June 2020 #benchtooljunkies box! Full disclosure I receive the box as a PR gift but all opinions and reviews are honest. This box had some gorgeous Larimar from @grandillusionranch It also included a skeleton... more
Back when I had a haircut 😂 SOCIETY APRONS they are awesome and I have them in stock, they are ready to ship! The neck is adjustable and it has three pockets. Any orders placed today 7/26 I’m going to stick a 2019 “In Solder We Trust” enamel pin on 😎⚒... more
Here is a tip for cleaning your soldering brick from @jenivyjewelry - “Thought I'd share this quick tip to freshen that soldering brick. I also tried it with a small solderite brick and it worked. I just took it outside to my sidewalk and gave it a... more
