2,655 Tips From The Community

Here is a tip for getting a perfect bezel around uneven stones or sea glass from @redappleroadjewelry - “I use a sewing needle and scratch alone...

Here is another way to hold your work with the GRS Benchmate from @sunandselene - “I was bezel setting stones that needed some extra support so was...

Here is a tip for soldering cuff links from @Lydia.tucci - “When soldering the hinged one-piece backs of cufflinks, I use a heat shield such as...

Here is a tip for your soldering area from @allieperrydesigns - “Sound on for this one. 👂 Here’s a handy habit to prevent burns: if you rest your...

I would love to add to this list of tip requests! You can comment below, you can email me at corkie@metalsmithsociety.com. Thank you so much for...

What is firescale and why is it our nemesis?!? Firescale, also called fire stain, is the purple discoloration you can see in my sterling silver...

Here are two steps to achieve a perfect tapered bezel from @lucywalkerjewellery - “File them flat while they’re still in the bezel block, then you...

For this week’s I wanted to talk about Bezel Setting Punches. I bought this economy set for myself years ago after having worked for a jeweler that...

Here is a tip for if you accidentally bend a round bezel (swipe to the next video 😄) from @malianakaidesigns - “Here is a crushed round bezel cup....

Here is another technique for oxidizing your work but preventing your bezel from getting patina in it from @ascendant.jewelry - “ oxidize much of...

Holographic Stickers! In stock, and ready to ship. The stunning one on the right was created by small business @towerpress they do all types of...

Here is a tip for working with a customer on their ring size if you can’t meet in person from @beaverstreetgoods - “When working remotely with a...