Here is a tip for creating stone settings in wax from @waxcarvers - “My preferred way of sticking stones to wax to trace around them is beeswax! It holds surprisingly well. It won’t damage your stone. You can remove it easily and reuse it. And since... more
It’s America Recycles Day ♻️ I have partnered with @Stullerinc who is committed to ethical sourcing and environmental sustainability in all aspects of their operations. Stuller has received SCS’s certification for 100% recycled metals, verifying that... more
My annual Holiday Gift Guide is live over on my blog. Comment “SEND ME THE GUIDE” and I’ll DM a link to my blog where you will not only find this awesome list but also “Tips For Setting Up Your Jewelry Studio” “Guide To Refining Scrap Metal” “My... more
Here is a stonesetting tip from @thenomadicpine - “You may have seen the floss trick before to test the fit of a stone in a bezel. But I found the single piece of floss wasn’t durable enough and would sometimes break with my stone still inside my... more
How to create a ring in the size you want! The formula is here in the video: inside diameter MM + metal thickness MM X 3.14 = your ring blank length 😁 you can find a reference chart for this in the back of my book! Plus many other resources!! If you... more
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Here is a tip for collecting your metal dust from @noracapodesign - “I’m currently based in Danmark and they use a leather sheet (bench skin/bench apron) for collecting the metal. I gave to it a new twist and connected it to my leather apron using... more
𝚃𝙸-𝚀𝚄𝙰𝙳 𝚂𝙾𝙻𝙳𝙴𝚁𝙸𝙽𝙶 𝚂𝚃𝙰𝙽𝙳 by @lionpunchforge comment "send me info" and I will DM you the link! This titanium stand is designed to help you solder hollow forms, bezels, and really any situation where you'd like to be able to heat from below. I love how... more
Silicone fingertips you can modify shared by @machi_jewellery - “Earlier this year, I hurt my thumb pretty badly, so I had a bandage on it for weeks. I had to protect my thumb and the bandage, so discovered these silicon finger protectors. They are... more
Comment “class list” and I will DM you my directory of locations to take in-person jewelry classes and workshops. I have been building and editing this directory for almost 6 years! Please tag your local school in the comments section and if you have... more
Love this solution for those using solder paste from @willowandtwigg - “Solder paste is really useful stuff, but it’s also expensive compared to regular solder so you don’t want to waste it by not storing it properly. If you allow it to dry out, then... more
Hey friends, will you share a tip with us? Even if you think it’s simple or everyone already know it. Trust me there are plenty of folks who it will help 😁 my main mission with Metalsmith Society has always been to educate and form community, it would... more
Here is a safe way to polish a piece that has an attached chain from @dangbravegirl - “To save your chain, your fingers and your sanity, I tuck my soldered chain into a small baggie (and zip it closed around the chain) when I'm using my flex shaft to... more
Just thought I’d share in case someone else finds this helpful. I recently utilized my miter jig to file a portion of a wax ring perfectly flat. As I got closer to the surface of the miter jig I was careful to to not hit my file against my jig. I... more
Prong setting tips from @kristinabobin - “When you make the shape you want and solder that, you need to make groves for your prongs to fit nicely into your setting. Yes, they have to be fitting, otherwise the heat will move things around, and we don’t... more
Create a soldering nest like this by taking 22g/.64mm (it can be heavier or thinner as well) bending and flattening it. You can use it to elevate your work, get an even heating and good flow. When I am soldering bezels to backplates I like to heat... more
Here is a tip for file handles from @beautifulfiercewonderful - “An old hack with a bit of a twist - This awesome tip shared by @metalsmithsociety really saves my hands when using small files, and I found a quick and easy way to organise them so... more
This is the Metalartz Center Finder, and it is available from our sponsor @gesswein.jewelry This jig is made in the USA and designed by professional jeweler and educator, David Baird. He created this layout jig over a decade ago to help his students... more
Here is a tip I shared in my book, you can find it in the Stacking Rings Project - I use a miter jig to file a small flat spot onto a ring prior to soldering a decorative component or stone setting. It makes for a quick and easy solder seam! This is... more
Here is a tip for finishing chain from @dangbravegirl - “I use this ultra fine #0000 steel wool to remove the excess patina on my sterling chains. It leaves just the right amount of patina highlights and contrast in the recessed areas while shiny up... more
