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
Today’s tip is probably the most important I’ve ever shared 🚨when you can, TAKE A CLASS! In September I took a Basic Jewelry Engraving course with @master_engraver at @grstools and it was absolutely incredible. I had never engraved in my life and... more
Here is a simple tip to keep track of your cabochons from @beaverstreetgoods - “These little round labels, super helpful to keep track of my stones...price, carat, and type all fit if I write teeny tiny. As soon as I get a stone I write down the... more
Here is a tip to help you pick up your small stones while setting from @studioltj - “I tried using beeswax on a pick to pick up my teensy diamonds, but the beeswax gummed everything up and would NOT release the diamonds. Now I use these nail stoning... more
For this week’s #tooltalktuesday I wanted to show a versatile tool I’ve been using for years to hold my work: The @grstools Multi Purpose Vise for the Benchmate Mounting System. If you’ve already invested in the Benchmate System this vise is such a... more
Here is another use for your miter jig and your super glue from @millathegoldsmith - when creating small pieces of tubing that need to be uniform in height, she super glued them together, then places them in the miter jig to file them altogether! 🙌... more
This is actually a super important safety tip from @headyhousewife - “I keep hair ties right in front of my dremel so I don’t forget to pull my hair back!” This is SOOOO important!! Getting long hair (or loose clothing) caught in a rotary tool or... more
Here is another quick way to modify your pliers for forming from @greeneriverstudio - “I love this waterproof Nexcare tape for my pliers when I don’t want to mar my metal. It’s squishy with just the right amount of grip and I can remove it when it... more
