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

Tips

Here is a great storage solution from @justplaincharming - “I’ve got a good, inexpensive storage solutions for cabochons! I prefer drawers so you can see a load at once and can easily move them around. These They are made in the UK by... more

Here is a fabulous storage tip from @drugstorecowgirljewelry - “Here’s another way to store tools and hammers. These are just cheap towel rack from Ikea that cost $5.99. I affixed two directly to my bench and hung them along with some $2.99 S hooks... more

Here is a chain storage tip from @dangbravegirl - “My tip is for storing chain. It's pretty simple and uses what you may already have on hand....a storage tote/bin and some bamboo or dowel scraps.  If at all possible I buy chain in bulk (50ft) and it... more

Here is a great storage tip for flexshaft bits from @shiny_bree_silver - “I like everything super organized so I don’t waste time looking for what I need or guessing what I need to reorder. I placed all my flax shaft attachments in this neat Home... more

Love this idea to store and organize your flexshaft bits from @seaspraylove - “Here is one frugal bench tip that actually works! A floral foam block from Dollar Tree cut in half makes an excellent place to store your bits and burs.” Thanks for sharing... more

Here is an awesome storage solution for chain from @meg_girard - “CHAIN STORAGE Sick of your chain tarnishing before you even get to work with it?! Here’s your solution. Before I began making jewelry full time I worked in the dental field. We used... more

Here is a storage tip from @j.s.jewelry - “I used the non-skid pantry cabinet lazy Susan turntables every where and everything is easier to access. These work great, specially with small spaces and a lot of stuff to storage.” Love this so much Jenny!... more

Here is a storage tip for wire from @harmonizejewelry - “I found this Christmas ribbon organizer box at Target for a few bucks when I was searching for some things the other day, and realized it would be PERFECT for storing and organizing my spools of... more

Here is a storage solution for bezel wires from @metal.by.kate - “I thought I’d share how I sort all my bezel and wire. I only purchase in small amounts as smithing is just a hobby. I found this clear case full of smaller containers at Kmart here in... more

Here is a storage tip from @activefaultstudios - “Need help organizing all those tiny findings, jump rings and posts? Baby food storage containers are a great option. Silicon, easy to wash, and snap on airtight lids keep everything tidy and easy to... more

Here is a storage tip from @cmroxjewelry - “I wanted to share a cost efficient cab storage solution I recently finished. Took an old handmade wood jewelry box, removed the knobs, sanded it down, stained it and then added new black felt in the bottom... more

This month’s Patreon Q & A is about laying out a studio. It’s going to take multiple videos to cover this topic. In this first one I am simply identifying the main areas of a jeweler’s studio:⁣ ⁣ Workbench: This is where the actual jewelry making... more