Here is a tip for stamping your work from @drugstorecowgirljewelry - “We’ve all forgotten to put our makers or metal purity stamp on a piece and then soldered something to the top, like an embellishment. So annoying! Sure, you could stamp out a tiny... more
For this week’s #tooltalktuesday I have a special ring mandrel created by @pepetools_usa at the request of jeweler and teacher Jessica Jordan Coté of @rosyrevolver the Flat Back, Open Ring, Forming Mandrel. This mandrel is designed for making rings... more
Here is a tip for a too tight bezel from @lucywalkerjewellery - “Another great way to stretch bezels that are a little small. Use round and flat pliers (not round and round) and gently squeeze all the way around your bezel - flip the bezel over and... more
Here is a storage tip from @mineralandmine - “I save empty travel-size cosmetic containers for use in my studio. They are great for daily use on my bench for solutions such as luxi and paste flux. Having a small container of each of these helps for a... more
Here is a tip for holding your work while you solder, if you have a Ceramic Honeycomb Board with pins (I highly recommend) you can use the pins to support your cross locking tweezers while you solder! Simple but super helpful! I snapped this pic... more
Corkie here, just wanted to say thank you all for your support, patience and grace! I’m a little behind on emails so if you sent me a tip I may not have responded. Please keep sending tips! As I finish writing the book I can use that support there ❤️... more
PATREON GRATITUDE This is my weekly opportunity to thank my Patreons, monthly and annual supporters of Metalsmith Society! ☺️ I would love for you to comment about something you are grateful for right now. Comment below!! To all the annuals who... more
Here is a hammering tip from @BlueGlassDesign - “ I make dozens of hammered studs at a time. I figured out this little cheat that makes it so easy to do without damaging the posts. After soldering, I use one of the holes in my multi-angle miter... more
Here is a stamping tip from @mineralandmine - “Here are some tips for stamping evenly, straight, and centered! My process, in order: 1: mark the center on the item you're stamping - in this case, a cuff blank. 2: draft out your words (or pattern) and... more
For this week’s #tooltalktuesday I have a solution to help prevent your tools from rusting in your studio, but first a back story…I installed an Airthings Radon & Air Quality Monitor in my studio because my studio is attached to my home and we had... more
Here is a tip for soldering with a tripod from Stacy Goldberg Kropp from Inspiring Metalsmiths Jewelry Group on Facebook - “When soldering using a tripod, turn your tripod upside down and place your screen on the legs to avoid the ring from being a... more
Here is a tip for cutting wire solder from @tossedfoundjewelry -“A simple tip for cutting multiple pieces of solder in exactly the size you need: I use different size metal washers since they come in different depths you can choose whatever size you... more
