Here is an old Japanese technique of applying a matte finish shared by @johnnyoro -“You can get any sort of size media sand, the more uniform the better. Any place that carries sandblasting equipment will have a variety of sands, beads, media choose... more
Here is a tip to consider if you’d like a beautiful, seamless bezel from @sara_kratzer - “Fusing fine silver bezels! I finally have switched to only fusing bezels instead of soldering. I can’t tell you how frustrating it is when a bezel solder joint... more
Here is a tip to find the exact tool you are looking for a bit quicker from @christineterrell - “I use the top drawer of my workbench as a repository for lots of the little tools I use most often as well as a place to rest my many hammers. - I... more
In October the challenge was to incorporate two different styles of stonesetting, everyone did a wonderful job! Thank you for submitting! If you are interested in having your work featured in the IGTV please email me your challenge submission at... more
KINDNESS ✨ COMMUNITY ✨ EDUCATION ✨ I really missed this post last month (there was too much happening with a tool talk and the Metalsmith Challenge IGTV all happening on Oct 1st) it is my opportunity to show off some fabulous members of our community... more
Here is a technique for stretching a tight bezel from @lucywalkerjewellery - “When your bezel is just a little too tight bezel mandrels are one of many solutions!” I love videos! They are so helpful! Thank you for letting me share! If you have a short... more
Here is a tip for keeping your wires together from @wildroutedesign - “I’m always looking for ways to re-use plastic packaging. I re-use the bread bag clips to help keep certain gauge wires together as well as hang wire on a hook beside my... more
For this week’s #tooltalktuesday I wanted to show off an inexpensive tool that can give new life to your flex shaft bits - the Foredom Dressing Stone (made out of silicone carbide!) I had dozens of pumice, rubber and silicone bits lying around my... more
Here is a pliers modification for pulling back prongs from @tinsley_james - “My tip of the day is to modify a pair of chain nose pliers for safe easy and accurate stone removal. Simply use a diamond file, burr or cutting disk to grind the one side... more
Here is a tip to help improve your stamping @ebethscottdesigns - “Give your piece a good polish before stamping to line up the stamp perfectly using the reflection.” 🤯 So this is one of those tips that ever since I saw it, I use it every time I stamp.... more
Love this storage solution for solder from @annevillejewelrylab - “Storing and transporting #solder is super easy when you use a contacts case.” Thank you so much for letting me share this with our community! Love it 🙌 Comment below with how you store... more
Here is a storage tip for your sawblades that is also great for traveling to classes from @freyjastudio - “While having to bring tools back and forth from Uni, I discovered that saw blades fit perfectly into cigar tubes! I think a few of these were... more
Here is a technique to oxidize small items from @wittnwhimsyjewelry - “When oxidizing small things I string them onto dental floss! Here I’m using Midas patina, I places small jump rings and chain onto the dental floss It allows me to dip the pieces... more
#sponsored In this video I am showing off my Super Finish 2QT Ultrasonic Cleaner from ARBE Machine 🥰Be sure to check out my #tooltalktuesday post that goes into detail about the features of this unit! It comes with a 1 year warranty and after that if... more
#sponsored For this week’s #tooltalktuesday I am discussing my Super Finish 2QT Ultrasonic Cleaner from ARBE Machine 🥰 I have also created an IGTV about this unit, where I talk more about what an ultrasonic is and some bonus tips, so be sure to check... more
Here is a tip for sanding the bottom of castings from @buena_onda_gw - “I just started using Jettset to get the bottom of my succulent castings filed flush and it works so dang well! Prepare Jettset the same way as instructed (heat until clear and... more
Here is another use for your double sided tape from @quiettimejewelry - “I have a confession to make... I LOVE using double-stick tape!🤓 In the following photos I've used it to temporarily adhere the setting to the ring band to see if I like how its... more
Here is an awesome jig used for drilling from @lindseysnellmetal - “Fixtures and Jigs are KEY to not losing your mind when you are in deep production mode! Trade secrets are overrated and tbh sharing how it happens behind the scenes is a huge passion... more
This IGTV is about my weeklong experience at @grstools Training Center in Emporia, Kansas. I took a Basic Jewelry Engraving class with Sam Alfano @master_engraver and it was incredible! Huge thank you to my friends @piecesofstarr... more
