Here is another use for alligator tape while setting bezels from @flameandstone - “Ok so the alligator tape trick is nice because it protects both the metal and the stone. It also provides a bit of slip resistance. I had leather on there but it... more
Here is another use for painter’s tape from @camanchemesa “I use tape as a masking tool for sanding raised overlays on my engraving work. As a final step before patina and buffing, I like to go over the raised brands or letters with several grits of... more
For this week’s #tooltalktuesday I want to revisit a tool that was one of the first tool talks I ever did back in March of 2018 (when there were 1000 people in the community) the Matt Miter Box + Saw. For wax workers this thing truly is a game... more
Here is a tip to give your sandpaper some reinforcement from @leilani_smith_ - “I back my sandpaper with blue tape before cutting strips to give it added strength and stability. This little extra step really adds to the life of the sandpaper and... more
The end of this video is so awkward 😂 hey guys! Corkie here and I just wanted to tell you all that aprons are back in stock (I’m having them made locally here in Rhode Island now 🙌) but they do have some subtle changes. They are still adjustable but... more
Here is a mini #DIY sander for your flex shaft from @ebj.escoladejoalheria - “Cut your sandpaper into a triangle and then insert the thin end into a large needle. Before using it on your piece, rotate the needle with the sandpaper between your... more
Here is a technique for securing a coil to saw jump rings from @nicholewestdesigns - “I use my @grstools shelf ( #004-665 ) and vise (#003-684) that is lined with padding (I purchased from grs as well #003-609 ) to tightly hold the jump ring coil. The... more
Here is a small part sanding tip from @mooncoocoo_jewelry - ”My thumb hurts from sanding many tiny details for 2 days, so I've decided to use a sticky paper double sided tape, it goes much faster now, I don't loose pieces and my thumb doesn't hurt... more
Here is a tip for polishing the hard to reach spots from @meszarosjohn “Cotton cooking twine works well when thrumming in those hard to get in areas 💎💎💎” You can apply different polishing compounds to the cotton twine. If you use a similar technique... more
2020 PANTHER DESIGN ⚡️designed by @butterystudio I have been waiting patiently for the new year (HAPPY NEW YEAR BTW 🥳) to show this off to all of you!! For those newer to the page (welcome 👋) every year I hire a new artist to create a special design... more
TIP OF THE YEAR 🏆 Here is a soldering tip from @marionwild - “I use binder clips on the ends of cross locking tweezers for help with soldering things in place. I prefer this over the swivel base because it’s using gravity to keep the tweezers in... more
For this week’s #tooltalktuesday I’m showing off my #topnine2019 tool talk posts for this year! For a quick reference head over to my blog on metalsmithsociety.com where I linked all the original posts and places to purchase the items! 1️⃣ Luxi... more
In this episode I’m talking about the beautiful, ethically stones from @conscious_creators and doing a GIVEAWAY for a gorgeous amethyst cabochon, smoky quartz crystal and variscite cabochon. Entering is easy! Please leave us a comment and tag a... more
Here is a tip for those that want to experiment with tumbling a piece with a stone set from @kjs_heart -“ I tumbled this pendant and after tumbling I set the stone. Although I used some tape on my tools to protect the bezel it got a bit damaged by... more
Here is a tip for setting studs from @wanderingdesigns - “I drill a hole in my bench block for setting cabs on post earrings and use a piece of nonslip rubber between the wood and the earring!” I love this! I bet the non-slip helps prevent the stud... more
Here is a tip for removing tarnish using household items from @jillsworkshop - “Because no matter how careful we are, our favorites somehow end up a little grimy or tarnished. This works great with copper, silver and gold metals: in a small cup, mix a... more
This is an important consideration when applying a hammered texture to a ring from @lucywalkerjewellery - “Just to demonstrate how much adding a hammer texture to a ring band expands the metal. The ring went up a whole size!” Would love to hear tips... more
For those that celebrate: MERRY CHRISTMAS! 🎁🎄 Thank you to everyone who purchased from the Society shop this holiday season, all of your support meant the world to me. As we are approaching the end of 2019 I wanted to mention this amazing design that... more
For this week’s #tooltalktuesday I wanted to show a tool that I’ve been using FOREVER, my Matt Wax Ring Sizer. If you work in wax this mandrel is a huge time saver, it simply helps you achieve the ring size you want by slowly cutting away wax from the... more
Here is a stamping tip from @appleseedjewellery - “Before you hammer anything on your metal, press the required letters into paper so you can centre the text and mark the start point on your masking tape line when you put it on the metal. Plus you can... more
