Here is a stone setting tip, if your piece has a bail or backplate larger than the setting itself cover the entire piece with thermoloc when you go to set the bezel. It will protect the rest of the piece from any accidental scratches or dings. I’ll... more
Whenever I make a mistake in my studio I try to create a video so others can learn from it, thankfully for all of you I make frequent mistakes 😝 I’ve been practicing creating and setting eternity bands @corkieboltonjewelry and I occasionally break a... more
Limited edition tie-dye shirts for the summer!! Doing a Bonfire pre-sale now it ends tomorrow! Thank you to the 50+ community members who have made a purchase. Your support truly means the world to me! This fun shirt is a unisex and 100% cotton. It... more
Here is how @margauxlangejewelry holds their torch. “ I secured my torch to my soldering station with a simple metal broom holder mount from the hardware store. Has been working great for over 20 years! “ 😊 This looks so good! This tip is also a great... more
This video is part of my series with @pmcsupplies to learn enameling with their Tabletop Kiln. I am not an expert, but rather a beginner! The coolest part of this is once I got the kiln it’s so easy to use, affordable and it takes us very little space... more
Read the caption so you don’t get burned!! This wax ring sizing tip was sent to me via photos by @thelittletansy so I tested it out for myself :) and I’ve also seen it used by @kathrynreidjewellery The technique works well, especially if you are going... more
I love a thick bezel, here are some tips to create corners for your gorgeous square or rectangular stones. Sponsored by @turquoise_moose where I get my rectangular, square and bar shaped turquoise. - Once you have scribed a line where your corner will... more
Here is a setting tip from @blueglassdesign - “Here’s a tip for setting stones. I like to use a folded piece of non-slip rug padding when I set my stones. It works great to cushion and protect the back of my setting as well as helping it not slide... more
Blackening gold: today’s tip is sponsored by @gesswein.jewelry I wanted to share what patina I used on this engraved 18k yellow gold charm. Black Antique (aka Background Antique) works easily, all you do is apply and let it dry. It does not require... more
Here is a wax tip from @georgiavaridakis - “When carving or doing wax work on a ring, pinch the ring on a sizer in a rotating engraving vice. This frees up both hand, keeps the ring steady and allows you to easily rotate it while working. “ LOVE... more
Sometimes you don’t know what you don’t know lol. Some polishing compounds come in these “push pop” style containers! Nothing in the jewelry world really comes with instructions 🤣 Zam is an awesome compound btw. Hope everyone has a lovely day!
Get a straight, centered jump ring everytime! This video was made possible by @haroldstudio who sent me all of their latest castings. I did no additional finishing on any of these, they all arrived perfectly finished and smooth to help increase... more
Here are some tips for fusing silver dust from @thenomadicpine - “✨ How to fuse silver dust ✨ Step 1: Flux + heat piece- I recommend placing on a honeycomb block to avoid heat sinking Step 2: Sprinkle silver dust in thin layer Step 3-5: Heat,... more
I just completed a week of engraving on rings with @laynezuelke at @grstools in Kansas. Many years ago someone in the jewelry industry discouraged me from learning engraving, saying it was so difficult etc. I ignored that person and got in touch with... more
Love this balling wire tip from @thewildpine - “To create the perfect ball without imperfections & pitting on either side of a hinge, I highly recommend using Fine Silver or Argentium Silver. Either type balls up cleanly and perfectly without the... more
Some really great wax working techniques/tips used by @kathrynreidjewellery as she makes her Horse Nose Ring. Thank you for letting me share. If you have a process video which shows some tips I’d love to feature you on the page. Please email me the... more
Here is a stone setting tip from @lucywalkerjewellery - “One question I get asked a lot over at the Metalsmith Academy, how do I set two bezels side by side without ending up with a mushy mess where they meet. Well the easiest way is to have some sort... more
Before you use your setting tools here is a tip from @makeitwithkim -“When you buy stone setting tools such as pushers and rockers, they often have fairly sharp edges that can leave marks on your work. You can use an aluminium oxide grinding stone... more
Here is a bezel tip from @reinsteinross - “When you are making small bezels like I do for several classic @reinsteinross styles, they can be very tricky to hold. There’s also a good chance of the saw blade popping through the seam and into the bezel... more
As we approach the year anniversary of my book coming out I am incredibly excited to announce 10,000 copies have sold. This support means the world to me! Very grateful for this community without which I would not have been given this opportunity in... more
