Here is a modified bur from @marquisjewelryacademy - “Modified Bur for Bezels: When we're working with castings and fabricated heavy bezels (1mm +/-) sometimes the fit isn't quite right when it's time to set. One of my favorite tool mods takes a 6mm... more
Here is a tip for modifying a compressed charcoal block for soldering. Last week I needed to solder an earring post onto a gold earring that wouldn’t sit flat on my charcoal block, so I took a wax bur and *with ventilation* I ground a divot into the... more
For this week’s #tooltalktuesday I am showing off my Haymaker Sawframe designed by @lionpunchforge and created by @pepetools_usa This beautiful saw is made out of a special aluminum alloy for it’s weight, durability and hardness. What I love about it:... more
Here is a #diy copper bezel pusher from @mikeca1216 - “I like a short handle also because I have small hands as well, but I found that having a short handle is just half the issue with slipping while pushing a bezel. The other half is... more
Here is a tip to keep projects organized from @pam_farren - “Quick tip... a #mancalaboard comes in handy when working on multiples whose parts need to match. These #littledippers will look almost identical when they’re finished, but the holes must... more
Here is a tip for making uniform earring wires, every time from @spritzfireandice - “I follow a 3 part method that produces consistently reliable results when making ear wires with balled ends. I prefer 21 guage Argentium Silver as the balls I melt... more
What is Patreon? It 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 you for your generous... more
I’m so pumped my product tagging works again that I’m posting this crop Shirt 😂 I wore it during my @snagmetalsmith panel last Saturday and someone asked about it. The design is from the print created by @anjaslibar and this shirt and all her other... more
Here is a sawing tip from @lucywalkerjewellery - “Quick tip for extreme saw blade control - check out my thumb guiding the blade from underneath - this works a treat when cleaning up the sides with a saw instead of a file 🥰🙌🏻” THIS 🙌 thanks for... more
For this week’s #tooltalktuesday I wanted to show some options to step up your packaging. Now is a great time to work on packaging, before the holidays/busy season! Stuller offers custom imprinting for you to display your logo on boxes, pouches,... more
In this new series I am asking inspiring people from our jewelry making community some rapid fire questions about when they fell in love with making jewelry, their favorite tool under $100… I ask them to share one of their biggest struggles and... more
