Watch in IGTV for closed captions! For this week’s #tooltalktuesday I shot a quick demo video using an Artifex Wheel from @ottofrei1930 while they come in both 4” and 6” I use a FOREDOM Benchtop Lathe and the 4” is the appropriate size for my machine.... more
Here is a tumbling tip from @foxandblue - “I’ve found it easier to separate my steel shot and other tumbling media instead of swapping over each time. I also found that it’s best to keep sulphur/patina away from all other jewellery. My solution was... more
Here is a tip for texturing metal from @makeitkimtoday - “Cupcake wrappers are cheap and come in lots of intricate designs. Any laser cut paper will do or you can cut your own designs out of smooth watercolor paper with a scalpel. Put the paper design... more
Here is a tip for soldering a bezel onto a curved surface from @theloveleighlocket - “If you want to incorporate a bezel into a wide band ring and use the band as the backplate...you will have to file the bottom of the bezel into a curved shape to... more
Here is a tip for making round bezels: after you solder them closed you can use a ring mandrel or smaller bezel mandrel to gently hammer them into shape. I typically use a rawhide mallet or in this case a plastic hammer. With the plastic I don’t... more
Here is a little how-to video on cleaning your bench and sending your scraps to the refiner from @meritmadeworkshop - “Recycle ♻️ your silver! (Be sure to get all the way to step 6. It’s the best step of all.) First a couple definitions. 👉Filings,... more
This is a review of what was inside the May 2020 #benchtooljunkies box! It had some gorgeous rose cut labradorites from Silver Fantasy Inc. It also included a beautiful Rounded Narrow Hammer from @fretzdesign this hammer is absolutely gorgeous, and... more
For this week’s #tooltalktuesday I’m showing off Grid Soldering Boards from @silversmithingretreat these boards are asbestos-free, flame resistant hard soldering boards that can withstand up to 1800F. They provides excellent heat reflection and rapid... more
Here is a #diy plier holder for your bench from @littleoscilla -“This is my diy bench modification/organization I made for my pliers, making them convenient to grab and to store. 👩🏭⬇️ . I saw on Metalsmith Society’s Tip Search that... more
Here is a sanding tip from @flowmke2 - “#Benchtip for sanding small, flat pieces: Make a small handle out of painters tape. Works great! Saves fingertips! One of my favorite tips to share.” I use this technique ALL THE TIME 😄 Also another reminder to... more
Shoutouts to everyone who has continued to support me in running Metalsmith Society. When you show up, when you like a post, when you ask a question, when you answer one...you make this community amazing. I appreciate you all! I wanted to give a merch... more
Here is a studio tip from @sinead_cleary_jewelry - “Instead of using regular paper towels, I use these shop towels. I get them from Napa Autoparts. They are used more traditionally for mechanics. They are lint free and strong and absorb grease really... more
Here is a soldering tip from @lucywalkerjewellery - She takes 20 gauge copper squares uses them as soldering props! In one example she keep her prongs in place and the copper squares also act as a heat sink while she solders on a jump ring. She also... more
Here is a chain making tutorial from @richdrop.gr - “This is my "how to" on foxtail chain! 1) Fire this silver to get soft. Make the jump rings, tape it and cut it. The more symmetrical the better. 2) I solder them and make them ovale with my round... more
Here is a tip for creating a work area to stamp your work from @lisakatrinap - “I use a short metal stool, upon which I have stacked 3 Rio Grande catalogues, to make a stump for forging work.” 🤣 seriously though, great way to raise your work up so you... more
#SPONSORED For this week’s #tooltalktuesday I wanted to show an awesome kit from @gessweinco their “Grinding, Sanding, & Buffing Accessory Set” (item # 850-0510) It includes 90 pieces: wheels, brushes, mandrels and buffs with 3/32" shanks (the... more
Here is a forming tip from @ginspiredart - ”My favorite bracelet mandrel/personal protection device: a baseball bat!” So smart if you have a bat lying around to use it to help you form larger shapes like bracelets! How do you do it! Let us know, and... more
Here is a prong setting tip from @wendyjonewmetaldesigns - "Although I bought my Pepe Ring Bending Tool for helping couples fabricate their own wedding bands with me—the thicker half round stock many liked was too hard and took too long for them to... more
Here is a metal organization tip from @cindyliebel - “I like to keep my workspaces organized to ease the flow of production while I create. After many attempts in organizing all of my precious metal wire, I finally figured out what has worked best for... more
CONGRATS GIVEAWAY WINNER @gypsyvisionjewels #sponsored Today’s episode features family owned business @newstoneagecabochons run by wife/husband team Rose and Graeme, they source the vast majority of their cabochons from lapidary artists and their... more
