Metalsmith Society Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Tips

Can you tap that heart button to support the podcast?!? Have you listened to the latest episode with @allieperrydesigns oh how we laughed and we only went off on a few tangents 🀣 ⁣ You can find the podcast everywhere you listen to podcasts, Apple,... more

If you use wire solders, use this tip from @hebel.design "To keep wire solder always identifiable, fold end of wire once for EASY, twice for MEDIUM AND 3 times for HARD. Never mistake solder again!" I learned this in college back in 2005 and it's... more

Love this wax tip from @waxcarvers ⁣(comment β€œsend me classes”) to learn more. ⁣ β€œYou can use paper punches with your sheet wax. Simply insert, punch, and you have a perfect shape every time! I’m using .8mm sheet but this one can also take thicker.... more

Love this silver ball/granulation tip from @torbjornjewellery - β€œIf you’re wanting to include granulation in your designs in silver or gold, I’ve found the best technique is to use a charcoal block and use a ball burr to create round seats in your... more

✨ It’s an Electrode Sharpener from @sunstoneweldjewelry this tool is not required it just makes your life a helluva bit easier. This tool is for the electrode used on pulse arc welders which needs to be clean and sharp. If you are someone that has... more

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Comment including the words β€œgrateful” and I will DM a promo to save 15% off @haroldstudio castings and solderable accents including their 14k gold accents πŸ’› they also have a free gift with purchase!⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Like this post if you have ever melted... more

This β€œCleat Wall” wooden bracket system that @allieperrydesigns created, inspired by her wood working friends is SUCH A GREAT IDEA for jewelers. She simply cut wood brackets at 45 degree angles.⁣ ⁣ You can move stuff around, customize your own holders... more

Using their micromotor as a lathe, thank you @madneeco for allowing me to share! Using wax carving tools, and connecting the wax to a bit and then inserting it into the micromotor is such a great technique for wax carving curves. A miniature lathe... more

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I’ve been playing with a game changing tool from @potterusa their hydraulic press!!! We have never done a single tip about hydraulic presses and I’d love to know…what do you want to see? What questions do you have? Comment below πŸ‘‡πŸ‘‡ *this press was... more

Here is a polishing tip from @hijacknginger⁣ ⁣ β€œSometimes in lieu of an ultrasonic cleaner, I use a @dollartree electric toothbrush to clean my stones after polishing. I normally use soap but didn’t for the sake of this video and you still see how the... more