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Comment including the words βgratefulβ and I will DM a promo to save 15% off @haroldstudio castings and solderable accents including their 14k gold accents π they also have a free gift with purchase!β£β£ β£β£ Like this post if you have ever melted... more
This βCleat Wallβ wooden bracket system that @allieperrydesigns created, inspired by her wood working friends is SUCH A GREAT IDEA for jewelers. She simply cut wood brackets at 45 degree angles.β£ β£ You can move stuff around, customize your own holders... more
Using their micromotor as a lathe, thank you @madneeco for allowing me to share! Using wax carving tools, and connecting the wax to a bit and then inserting it into the micromotor is such a great technique for wax carving curves. A miniature lathe... more
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Iβve been playing with a game changing tool from @potterusa their hydraulic press!!! We have never done a single tip about hydraulic presses and Iβd love to knowβ¦what do you want to see? What questions do you have? Comment below ππ *this press was... more
Here is a polishing tip from @hijackngingerβ£ β£ βSometimes in lieu of an ultrasonic cleaner, I use a @dollartree electric toothbrush to clean my stones after polishing. I normally use soap but didnβt for the sake of this video and you still see how the... more
Steel wool has been a popular material to use on finishing jewelry for as long as Iβve been making jewelry. On and off 25 years! Here is a tip from @hngrainedβ£ β£ βJust a tip for fellow artisans that work with steel wool! Keep a strong magnet close by... more
Thanks @willowandtwigg for allowing me to share this! βI like this one; so simple but so useful! βοΈπ I donβt think Iβve ever used the pull-out arm rests on my bench for their intended purpose. Occasionally Iβll hook my saw on them temporarily, but... more
Shared this video originally on my jewelry page @corkieboltonjewelry this technique was shown to me by my engraving instructor @laynezuelke and it really changed the game for me because it allows the milgrain tool to distract where the line should be... more
A tip for applying patina from @fifthelementjewelry - βThis will forever be my favorite tip gleaned from @metalsmithsociety : watercolor pens for patina! They can be found at any craft store and are a 10/10 for precision, convenience, and time saved.... more
Great POLISHING TIPS from @jennistuartjewelryβ£ βPolish jewelry with everyday items from home! Here are a few we frequently use: a toothpick, ribbon and a lollipop stick. Are there any others youβve tried?β β£ β£ Thank you so much for sending this tip to... more
Ever wonder how to use gorgeous turquoise beads in your jewelry?!? I have partnered with @turquoise_moose for this tutorial. β£π«Άπ β£ Comment including the word βBeadsβ and I will send you a link, a promo and a link to the tools in this video.β£ β£ This... more
If you have multiple foot pedals at your bench and they keep getting kicked around or mixed up here is a tip from @dannysaathoff - "This is one of the best things I've done to keep flex shaft foot-pedals from getting away; mount them to a piece of... more
Can you tap that heart button to support the podcast?!? If you need a good distraction today, listen to this awesome conversation I had with @liz_kantner COMMENT including the words βEpisode 22β and Iβll send it right to your DM (then you can go down... more
Love this sweat soldering video clip from @martindenoch this is done by flowing solder to the bottom of whatever component you are soldering to another piece. In this case it's the setting. It allows for a quick clean flow with minimal cleanup! Thank... more
Warning: I need you take 20 seconds and read this whole caption, I know... itβs a long one.β£ β£ Comment including βphotographing jewelry is hardβ and I will DM you:β£ β£ -Info on how to win two @replicasurfaces as a Patreon memberβ£ β£ -Details on the 35%... more
Over 16,000 copies have sold, do you have your copy?!? β£ β£ Just comment βI want to learn,β and Iβll send you links to grab your signed copy, plus options for our community members outside the US.β£ β£ Hey everyone! Iβm Corkie, the author of Metalsmith... more
Tips from the Bar Studs Project in my book βΊοΈ if you are an absolute beginner, try this project! I cut two pieces of square wire and mark the center with sharpie, this allows me to solder my ear posts straight! Once soldered I twist the ear post to... more
Comment βonline classesβ and I will DM a link so you can learn from Lucy!! In this video she cuts a seat for a faceted stone from @lucywalkerjewellery βSince Seat Check spray isnβt available in some countries, Sharpie can be used in a pinch to color... more
