Here is a tip for when you are creating multiple pieces from @smithandstoneco - “When I create multiple pieces that are the same style I like to scribe the inside of the bezel with a letter/or number (in this case first letter of the stone, A for... more
For this week’s #tooltalktuesday I am showing off the Fretz® HMR-22 "Sandstone Texture" Hammer sent to me, by our friends at @pepetools_usa the single purpose of this beautiful hammer is to apply a rich texture meant to look like sandstone, when you... more
Here is a tip for sawing tubing from @llmexclusive - “I use my Miter jig to hold tubing while I saw. To prevent the tubing from flying out, I used a piece of masking tape, no more searching for little tubing on my hands and knees. P/S - I put the... more
If you are newer to our community, WELCOME 👋 you may not know that every year I have a new designer create a design for us! This year’s design was created by the super talented @anjaslibar ❤️ if you missed out on last year’s amazing Panther design by... more
Here is a tumbling tip from @sarabjewelry - “Like many of my fellow metalsmiths, I try my best to reuse packaging from silver and stone suppliers as much as possible. It is easy to reuse a bag, a box, or some bubble wrap, but what about the little... more
Here is a sanding tip from @danacfear - “I have to sand a lot of flat surfaces so I use a 18x18” plexiglass board with 3M’s adhesive-backed micro finishing film from Rio Grande, item number 337707. On one side I have two sheets of 100 grit, one... more
Here is a setting tip from @marquisjewelryacademy - “When I'm setting a station necklace like this on a rotating vise (GRS Multi-purpose) the chain can get caught up below. I use a spare baggie to hold the chain clear of my Thermoloc ( @grstools ) and... more
Here is a template tip from @theelkandowl - “I would love to get an RT blanking die made for this ring but in the meantime, I have sawn out a bronze pattern in 20 gauge that I can easily trace. It’ll hold up far better than the index card pattern that... more
Here is a soldering tip from @tkiplinger - “When I’m soldering a jump ring onto a chain, I wrap the chain behind a third arm; the metal in the tweezer provides just enough of a heat sink to protect the chain from the flame. When I’m extra-worried that... more
I am keeping today’s #tooltalktuesday simple, let’s talk BOOKS please mention your favorite jewelry making book and a sentence about why in the comments. I can’t recommend Christine Dhein’s “Eco Jewelry Handbook” this practical guide for a healthy,... more
#societychat Today is Episode 7 of SOCIETY CHAT. This biweekly video series features my 15 minute (or more :) interviews with inspiring jewelers and teachers. Really excited to share my conversation with Susan Fauman of @susanfauman and here is her... more
