I may have screamed when I opened this ๐คฏ A miniature jewelerโs bench gifted to me by the incredible @craigdabler (possibly made by @riogrande back in the โ90s? ๐ Paging @marknelson5121 to confirm!).โฃ โฃ I asked Craig multiple times if he was... more
Ever wondered how chain is actually made? This mesmerizing video from @rivaprecision shows the fascinating process in action! ๐คฏ๐ฅโฃ โฃ โOur ice lathe machine takes an ordinary chain and transforms it into a brilliant, light-catching piece with precision... more
โจ ๐๐ผ๐บ๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐ โ๐๐๐ฐ๐โ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐โ๐น๐น ๐๐ ๐๐ผ๐ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐น๐ถ๐ป๐ธ ๐๐ผ ๐๐ถ๐ด๐ป ๐๐ฝ ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ ๐ฒ๐๐ฎ๐น๐๐บ๐ถ๐๐ต ๐๐ฐ๐ฎ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐บ๐! Hereโs a glimpse at one of @lucywalkerjewelry tutorials: creating a bezel for a princess cut stone ๐ Filing that V-notch before bending the corners is crucial, and using... more
I love this jewelry studio organization tip from @henjewellery โI saw this idea of the boxes, for storing silver from @therealtoynadavidson & I ran with it. They are for storing photos, I found them on Amazon. Size 7ยผโ x 5ยฝโ approx (itโs mm here๐) I... more
Comment โGarfieldโ to get your refining bucket today! I truly could NOT believe my dirty sweep bucketโafter just over a yearโwas worth $1400. Seriously. Itโs a wild time to cash in those shop sweeps while gold prices are high. Hereโs the scoop: When... more
Love this tutorial on making your own sanding sticks from @arvidvantornoutโฃ โฃ โVoor alle studenten (en misschien ook collegaโs hier ;)):โฃ Zelf schuurlatten maken ๐คฉโโฃ โฃ โFor all students (and maybe also colleagues here ;)):โฃ Making sanding slats... more
Whenever Iโm soldering a chainโor soldering to a chainโI take a few extra moments to paint on either Ronda Coryellโs Masking Mud or good olโ Yellow Ochre. It helps protect the links I donโt want to solder and gives me a little peace of mind.โฃ โฃ Want... more
Itโs easy to forget that earring posts need work hardening tooโbut donโt skip it or you risk a wobbly post that bends way too easily ๐ซโฃ โฃ Here are two ways to work harden them:โฃ 1๏ธโฃ Use flat pliers to gently twist the postโfirst one way, then the... more
๐ช๐๐๐๐๐๐ โ ๐ณ๐ผ๐ช๐ โ๐๐ผ โฃ Friends!! You NEED to know โ my girl Lucy Walker just relaunched her Metalsmith Academy and itโs absolutely insane (in the best way). ๐๐ผโฃ โฃ ๐๐ก๐โ๐ฌ ๐๐จ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ $๐ ๐ญ๐ซ๐ข๐๐ฅ ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐๐ ๐๐๐ฒ๐ฌ โ yup, two bucks โ and throwing a massive launch party... more
Want all of my top safety tips for jewelers? ๐งค ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ โ๐๐๐ ๐โ ๐๐ง๐ ๐โ๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐๐ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ ๐ฆ๐ฒ ๐๐ฌ๐ฌ๐๐ง๐ญ๐ข๐๐ฅ ๐ฌ๐๐๐๐ญ๐ฒ ๐๐ฅ๐จ๐ ๐ฉ๐จ๐ฌ๐ญ! This post is sponsored by @gesswein.jewelry โ weโve teamed up to create a curated collection of every single tool Iโve recommended over the... more
Here is a hinge tip from @endeisjewelry for a video she created for @riogrande โฃโฃ โฃโฃ โThereโs something so satisfying about creating hingesโadding both function and an edgy touch to these solitaire pendants. โฃโฃ โฃ Once I ball one end of my sterling... more
Hey friends, I love this community so much. Many of you have been with me from the start when my youngest was only 7 months old (he is turning 8 this summer!) I want to introduce you to Winnie! This is my first dog EVER. I know a lot of us smiths have... more
Great tip for wax work from @metalbonesjewellery โฃ โฃ โI wrap masking tape around the mandrel because wax sticks to it well. It also lets me mark out the ring size and design before sculpting. Once the wax is ready, I use a craft knife to carefully... more
3 AMAZING TIPS IN ONE POST from @theschoolofjewellery.ie โฃ โฃ โStruggling to solder a cabochon setting onto a D-shape ring shank? โฃ โฃ Try these tips: โฃ โฃ Mitre Block Magic โ Get a perfectly flat surface for a seamless fit. โฃ โฃ Tweezers Trick โ Secure... more
Cool sand casting video from @roadkillgems โฃthat shows an awesome technique and tool! โฃ โHere is a quick tutorial on Craig Dablerโs core casting system. This technique is a little different from a traditional sand casting kit because you can cast... more
Here is a tip for anyone that struggles with balls ๐ซข from @shayne.suttie.jewelleryโฃโฃ โฃโฃ โI am using a steel trivet for enamel work as a heat sink to ball the ends of multiple wires.โโฃโฃ โฃโฃ I love this because you get the exact same size ball, great for... more
Here is a tip for straightening and work hardening wires from @mijouxjewellery โฃ โฃ โItโs amazing how easily wire can get kinked or bent so this is a really useful way of straightening it out again.โฃ โฃ Iโm using a planishing hammer here which has a... more
Tip for holding rings in a vise for engraving or stone setting from @master.engraver ๐กโจ During the @stullerbenchjeweler Bench Jeweler event, I was reunited with my first engraving teacher, Sam! I needed to hold rings for my stone setting demo, and he... more
Just got back from my first ever @stullerbenchjeweler Bench Jeweler Workshop, and WOWโwhat an experience! ๐คฏ I canโt believe this was the 21st year of this eventโhow have I never gone before?! I must be living under a rock! ๐ From demo-ing stone... more
