These 100% cotton, Ladysmith Retro shirts sold out...so I’m doing a pre-sale through the end of the month! A pre-sale allows me to not play guessing games with how many of each size I need to add to my inventory and allows me to include this pretty... more
#sponsored Sometimes ordering chain, jump rings and clasps can be confusing when you can’t see them in person. I think many of us have ordered something and it ends up being the wrong size sometimes even comically so 😂 For today’s post brought to you... more
Here is a tip for when you need to trim your bezel wire from @leewarddesignsmi - “I learned to file a bezel that is too tall but I find that it is way easier to trim them with the Joyce Chen shears after measuring and scoring with my calipers.” I also... more
Here is an awesome production tip from @swampwitch - “"I use the soldering clay in place of offset crosslocking tweezers when soldering dozens of earrings at once. This method works with round hoops and stud earringsas well, plus oddly shaped pieces... more
For this week’s #tooltalktuesday I wanted to show off some really cool sanding sticks I got from our sponsor @ottofrei1930 - These Pro Buff Sticks rainbow 🌈 (Part # 111.359) come in an assortment of 120, 240, 320, 400, 600, 800 & 1000 grits. They have... more
Here is a tip for positioning work while you solder from @amypetersstudio - “I try to stay away from 3rd hands when possible. They pull heat away, they can concentrate heat on what it’s holding and most tweezers don’t last long and I hate throwing... more
Here is a #diy plier stand from @stephanienorrisws - “I’m not a fan of the wood plier racks I was seeing for sale, so I decided to make my own! I grabbed an old shoe box, cut it into three equal rectangles and two triangles and put the whole thing... more
Hey everyone, Corkie here 👋 I just wanted to acknowledge that I know some people have been waiting on custom printed orders, like this rad muscle tank 👆😉 due to COVID-19 my manufacturer for custom printed items is experiencing delays. Even with longer... more
Here is a tip for when you are checking a stone in its bezel from @stonefruitsilver - “I love using this UHU tac for removing stones from bezels when checking fit (as long as they're not in too tight). There are different brands and types, which can... more
Here is a tip for straightening wire from @miguelmonzonjeweler - His preferred method is to place the wire on a steel block and roll it with a piece of wood! He also has some wise words about taking your take. Thank you for letting me share this... more
Here is a tip to cut small pieces of tubing from @rockypardo - “I load my saw frame with the blade upside down and insert tubing into the flex shaft. When I'm cutting several bits, I'll mark it with sharpie but if I want one piece, I'll line it up... more
Here is a soldering tip from @tennessee_rose_jewelry - “I’ve modified something I learned from my teacher and it works great for me. On my soldering board (Silquar High Heat Board) I’ve used an oval template to mark out area for solder bits I’m using... more
For this week’s #tooltalktuesday I wanted to talk about a tool I constantly use but have never done an official tool talk for: my Foredom Bench Lathe I got mine from our friends at @ottofrei1930 a few years ago. For a long time I only used my flex... more
Here is a tip to keep your chain from getting tangled in the tumbler from @theloveleighlocket - “To keep necklaces from getting tangled in the tumbler...I like to thread them through a little plastic medicine dropper. Just cut the tip of the dropper... more
Here are a few solder tips from @therealtonyadavidson - “Let’s talk about sheet solder with these 4 tips. This is a prep job I don’t care for but I find my work to be far more productive when the pallions are cut and ready to go. I like to sit and... more
Here is a work holding tip from @hendersonstudiosjewelry - “Use hot glue on a metal plate, peg vise, or engraving ball to hold your work temporarily for stone setting. First use just enough hot glue to secure your setting without completely swallowing... more
Here is a tutorial on making your own tubing from @marta.oms - “Some days ago @metalsmithsociety asked on their stories if somebody wanted to share tips and information about tubing. So I thought that will be a good idea to share you how I make myself... more
Here is a tip for cleaning your brass pieces after soldering from @dcadefdesigns - “Working with brass? My lovely friend @silverbythebaystudio gave me this tip to make Super Pickle: Mix 1 part HOT🔥 pickle with 1 part hydrogen peroxide. OR use hydrogen... more
Here is a tip on repurposing sanding discs from @atlas_jewelers_bench - “Probably my number one favorite tip that I use everyday: charge the back paper side of a used sanding disc with Tripoli and you have a precision mini lap.” LOVE this idea!! Thank... more
