Here is a tip to store your solder from @johannah_jewlery - “You can get cheap glass aromatherapy vials and store solder in them. I like to have different color vials for different metals and label the tops easy, medium or hard.” Thank you for sharing... more
Here is a #diy ring mandrel holder from @dangbravegirl - “When I need something I will usually try and figure out a way to do it without spending money if possible. I was tired of banging on my mandrel, holding it in one hand and using the other to... more
This is my weekly opportunity to thank my Patreons, your support provides me with consistency! That consistent support allows me to continue to run this page daily and it means so much to me. Patreon (if you are unfamiliar) is a website that makes it... more
Here is a tip for annealing fine wire from @lynetteandreasenjewelry - “When annealing very fine wire, such as wire used in making filigree, it can be easy to accidentally melt your metal. An easy way to avoid melting when annealing thin gauge wire is... more
Here is a storage tip from @baystateopals - “My wife and I are setting up a jewelry making bench. We don’t have much space in the bench to store tools, so she had an idea to hang pegboard on the side of the workbench. We bought pegboard (custom cut to... more
For this week’s #tooltalktuesday I have an item to help you get your bench organized (my favorite topic) from @ottofrei1930 their Rotating Bur And Tool Caddy (item 119.924) this wooden caddy has 288 3mm holes for storing 3/32 diameter shank burs, and... more
Occasionally I do a pre-sale on Bonfire, it allows me to offer an item not typically available in my shop. I wanted to share here in case you are not on my email list, or don’t watch my stories that you can get the 2021 Crow as a v-neck, a regular... more
Here is an alternative pickling tip from @littleoscilla. “If you want an affordable pickle solution that will dissolve your firescale and clean your dirty metal, look no further than the pool aisle in your local hardware store! 🏊 I like to use pH Down... more
Here is a #diy stump and tool holder from @leewarddesignsmi - “When I imagined my new studio, I knew that it would include an anvil. Then on the Facebook marketplace I stumbled upon this Hay-Budden; 125 pounds of vintage beauty. Every piece made in my... more
Here is a file modification from @diannabdesigns - “Here is how to modify a triangle needle file using a mizzy wheel and flexshaft for getting into those tiny corners! The wheel I use is called a Mizzy Wheel or and can be found @riogrande: Heatless... more
Thank you SO much to my Patreons!!! Patreon is a website that makes it possible for people to support content creators. If you absolutely love Metalsmith Society and have found it helpful you can support my efforts for $3 a month or $36 annual. Thank... more
Here is a wax carving tip from @moonandforge - “For wax carvers frustrated with the time it takes to file or sand off machine marks on new waxes, use Sheetrock screen instead of sandpaper (which can put tiny bits of carbide in your wax, causing... more
