I like this idea for holding small pieces while sawing from @aimeesutanto - I have this super handy clamp made locally by @tyler_brothers_tools. It saves me so much time (and skin!) when trimming out shapes in small bits of gold. I work more... more
Here is a classic tip for glueing a design to metal for sawing from @thistlehandmadejewellery - “Because I make a lot of multiples, I photocopy my patterns and arrange them on a sheet of paper in order to make production as efficient as possible, and... more
Here is a tip for polishing into tiny details from @makestuffwithyourhands - “ I rough up a toothpick or q-tip shaft, and then place in the chuck of my rotary tool. You can coat it in polishing compound and get into very small curves.” 🙌✨ love this!... more
For this week’s #tooltalktuesday I wanted to talk about a simple and inexpensive tool that is incredibly useful - my brass brush. I use mine to shine and clean my tiny hammered lines! All I do is add a drop of hand soap and some water and the little... more
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
