Here is a great riveting tip from @creativesidejewelry - “Tap a center punch with a chasing hammer to make a clean circle and reinforce your rivet! This is a simple way to make a nice finish and keep your rivet secure.”Love when you all share... more
Here is a fantastic packaging tip from @candicetripp - “When I went to buy a ring gauge to get my mom’s ring size, I noticed that the bulk packets were really cheap. Since the end of summer I’ve been putting them in all of my parcels for free with... more
For this week’s #tooltalktuesday I wanted to discuss PAINTER’S TAPE, it’s an inexpensive tool to keep in your studio that you will find countless uses for. I thought it would be fun to compile all the amazing tips we have shared that used painter’s... more
Here is a tip on proper hammer form to help prevent pain and discomfort from @captainmeegleton - “To prevent pain and be able to hammer for extended periods, remember that your elbow should be close to your torso. The more space there is, the greater... more
ＲＥＡＤＹ ＴＯ ＳＨＩＰ ✴️ Sticker packs, iron on patches, enamel pins, tote bags, sharpies, magnets, pennants and the Ladysmith Retro shirt are all ready to ship items (everything else is made to order!) they are great options to order for holiday delivery as... more
Here is a great sawing tip from @lucywalkerjewellery - “lucywalkerjewellery When saw piercing, your saw should be as close to the bench pin as possible. Trying to work with your piece hanging right off the side of the bench pin as in that first image... more
Here is a little solution for small disposable tanks if you do not have a caddy from @benchofbezalel - “I was setting up my smith little torch today, and realized I didn’t have a caddy for my disposable containers. My idea is that by sticking the... more
Here is another #diy sanding stick from @mooncoocoo_jewelry - “I take popsicle sticks, then I just cut sandpaper and wrap and glue the sandpaper around the sticks. For the most used grits that's too long a process, especially when I'm so excited with... more
Here is a great tip for stamping from @dangbravegirl - “When I'm stamping a design around my soldered bezel I always make sure it's going to 'fit'. The best way to check this is a dry run. I've shared in the past about doing this on paper in the... more
Here is a tip for building your email list from @shannonrusselljewelry - “One way to capture names and email addresses is to have a guest book on hand for people to sign when you do a market or show. I add the names manually to my email list.“ FRIENDS... more
#sponsored For this week’s #tooltalktuesday I’m excited to share my @pepetools_usa 4” guillotine shear! If you are unfamiliar with shears they slice through sheet metal in seconds, giving you a nice straight edge and saving you the time it would take... more
Love this tip for your saw frame from @goldeulejewelry - “I‘ve had this alligator tape for a while but I‘m just discovering how handy it really is. I found it quite painful to tighten and untighten my @greenlionsawframe sawframe screws, so I just... more
Love this method of holding down an item to be drilled shared by @ganoksin_project - "Small pieces need to be held securely while drilling to prevent them from spinning if the drill catches. Having sliced my fingers occasionally in my younger days, I... more
I wanted to thank you all for sharing pics of yourselves in your society merch here on Instagram. Starting this month I will draw a random winner from all the people who shared a pic on their feed (in December) and tagged me in the image to win a free... more
Here is a tip for securing a work holding vise without losing bench space from @lija_jewelry - “I have a bench pin vise with a lever, so I can switch my bench pin in and out easily. When I got my work holding vise with a base, it actually needed to be... more
Here is a smart method of avoiding solder cross contamination and a great soldering surface tip from @sinead_cleary_jewelry - “I only use vermiculite soldering blocks because its my preference. I dont like how messy charcoal blocks are. The... more
Here is a technique to clean up castings from @anthat.com.au - “We all have our own ways of cleaning up casting, there is no right or wrong way, just one that suits you best. Mine is a sequence of filing, coarse ceramic abrasive, emery disc and then... more
Here is a great tip for identifying your wire solder from @lionandlambstudios - “I learned this trick for distinguishing between easy, medium, and hard solder wire from Joe at @silverajewelryschool: 1 bend for easy, 2 bends for Medium, and 3 bends for... more
For this week’s #tooltalktuesday Nicole from @knotandsplice told me about her digital calipers! - “I love these digital calipers by Mitutoyo (Japanese made) and I’ve read they’re some of the best there are. They’re also used by engineers. Remember:... more
Love this filing tip from @bd_mastermind - “For fine tuning small pierced or carved areas with a file, clamp a bench pin in your gravers block and drill a tiny hole for the file to pass through. the smaller the hole, the more 'square' (perfectly... more
