If you want to understand what “half hard” is, whether you should use sterling or fine…or simply which gauge (mm) of wire you need for a ring band that will be durable? Comment including the words “I love learning” (doesn’t need to be exact 😉) and I... more
Beginner sawing tip: if you are having a hard time catching the metal on the first few saw strokes use your fingernail as a guide to rest the saw blade next to. YOU ARE NOT SAWING INTO YOUR NAILS HERE. It will prevent it from sliding around so you can... more
Here is a border tip from @thesilverschmidt @saltcitysmithery - “To get a perfectly consistent width on a border around a bezel I keep wire scraps of different gauges at my bench to use as a guide to trace around the bezel. Swipe to see a video. Place... more
Happy New Year! I wanted you to know that tomorrow when I return to my studio all the 2023 merch will be removed from the Society Shop. So if you have been interested in the design today is your last chance! It’s been an incredible year our community... more
🪥 A toothbrush ... a #diy setting tool... from @curtisrjewellery - “Tip for setting soft gemstones like opal and turquoise! Upcycle a toothbrush into a bezel pusher by cutting and filing the tip. I like a flat spot on the bottom, but you can shape to... more
Here is a tip to make your own decorative bezel from @makeitwithkim - “Do you want to make your bezels fancy? While you can buy pre-made fancy bezel strip, in many countries it's not that easy to get hold of. But you can make your own! Most bezel... more
This tip changed my personal storage system in my studio, thanks for sharing again with a little tweak @dangbravegirl - “Not sure if this has been shared or not but I saw my friend Nicole @hartleyenough do something similar so I adapted it to suit my... more
A tip worth revisiting from time to time from @martindenoch - “A deburring tool is one of my favorite tools! It’s easy to use, it does the work fast and the result is perfect! And the best part of all - It’s quite cheap. You can buy it in almost any... more
Resharing this fab patina tip from @sunlightsilver - “A simple little hack to apply patina with a brush pen. Get a watercolor brush pen (Amazon or art supply store). Remove the brush top (these turn “righty loosey, lefty tighty”). Carefully pour your... more
Resharing this fab patina tip from @sunlightsilver - “A simple little hack to apply patina with a brush pen. Get a watercolor brush pen (Amazon or art supply store). Remove the brush top (these turn “righty loosey, lefty tighty”). Carefully pour your... more
As part of my vacation time this week I will be sharing some of our community's favorite tips! Happy holidays and enjoy! Dapping blocks are so useful!! This tip was shared by both @lm6d and @refraction_manufacturing years ago and it’s one I use on a... more
Japanese finger guards available from @pepetools_usa make sure they fit you snug! I have two sizes “B” and “C” If you comment including the words “save my fingers” I can send you the link, a ten pack is $5.95. Out of an abundance of caution I... more
I’ve been running this page for six years in February! I used to share about my merch once a week, it gave me an opportunity to let people know how they could support me and spread the word. It also gave me a day I didn’t have to find a tip because... more
In an effort to take a much needed break and spend time with my family for the holidays I have decided to make the 2024 design available now. If you comment including the words “send me the 2024” I will DM you the new collection with the design... more
Here is a split shank tip from @misjapaulina - “I used a butter knife to open the split. 😄 The key to making a split ring shank is sawing the split as precisely as possible after marking it with the caliper. If you missed the line, don’t worry. After... more
I love to apply a satin finish on my work. These satin wheels from @gesswein.jewelry are awesome. They cost $1.83 so super affordable. Comment including the words “send me the wheels” and I’ll DM the product info! These automations work only on mobile... more
Really cool idea to light up your bench from @foxtailjewelry - “Nail art? Wax art? Same difference! Great lighting is key for whatever it is you’re doing. That’s why I am STOKED on this solution for my wax carving bench!! This isn’t a paid ad, I... more
Here is a square wire twisting technique from @lbouton018 - “My students always enjoy twisting wire in class. If you want to twist square wire in one spot you need a vise and a vise grip. Aim the flame at the spot you want twisted and slowly rotate... more
This dust collector moves around your studio @lindsayminihan - “A couple ideas for using one machine in two spots around my studio! I got a Quatro Gold Vault for dust collection AND fume extraction during Gesswein’s Black Friday deals – but my bench... more
Here is a saw blade organizing tip from @laaracerman - Paint the ends of your sawblades for easy identification. This trick is especially useful when you can’t remember which blade is in your saw! If you paint the same end of all your saw blades... more
