For this week’s #tooltalktuesday I wanted to talk about Bezel Setting Punches. I bought this economy set for myself years ago after having worked for a jeweler that used them in their studio. The idea is you use this tool to set tube settings with a... more
Here is a tip for if you accidentally bend a round bezel (swipe to the next video 😄) from @malianakaidesigns - “Here is a crushed round bezel cup. I selected a dapping punch a few sizes larger than my cup and gave it a gentle twist. This made it... more
Here is another technique for oxidizing your work but preventing your bezel from getting patina in it from @ascendant.jewelry - “ oxidize much of my work by dunking it in liver of sulfur. I also bezel set a lot of stones that are transparent with... more
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
