Here is a rust tip from @fifthelementjewelry - “Ever hear the rumors about Coca Cola‘s ability to remove rust and think to yourself, “there is no way - that stuff goes into my body!” Think again! First try was a great success. I put the file in the... more
Here is a tip to keep shots out of your hollow forms from @silversmith_classes_vernonbc - “Safety Pins! One way to keep your shot out of your hollow form pieces....use as many as you need!” This east step will save you time and heartache! Thanks... more
This is an oldie but a goodie from @marionwild sent years ago but we have lots of new community members so it is new to them! - “I use binder clips on the ends of cross locking tweezers for help with soldering things in place. I prefer this over the... more
Here is a popular border tip shared 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. Place the... more
Comment “template” to get this tool sent to your DM. This steel circle template created by @lionpunchforge @marquisjewelryacademy is a fantastic addition to my toolbox. When I want to divide a ring for flushset stones, or engraving or balancing a... more
Anyone else forget?!? This tip is for all the polishing bits and for the folks in our community like myself that sometimes forget which is which 🤦♀️🙋♀️ if my polishing bits come with a chart I tape it either at my bench where I can see it or where I... more
Here is an annealing tip from @metalsmithsinflorence - “This demo is with 18k yellow gold. When you have wire or a long strip of sheet to anneal, you can make more efficient use of the heat from your torch. With a bushy flame, angle your torch at a... more
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This video is in response to some questions I’ve received about removing a piece from Thermoloc-Loc. As someone who in the past used boiling water and also a microwave the craft heat gun is by far the best, quickest way. Many years ago... more
Here is a filing tip from @crazyhorseclassics - “I frequently use negative space in my work, which requires a lot filing 90* corners and squaring off sawblade marks. I use a vise as a steady third hand to keep the metal fixtured. It reduces file... more
Here is a filing tip from @millathegoldsmith - “I like this method when several pieces need to be the same height. add 2 drills with the desired height, a little glue, then you can just file until you touch the drill bit 👍” This is a great tip for... more
Using my @sunstoneweldjewelry pulse arc welder to add 14k yellow gold links to my silver roll chain. I love having my pulse arc welder for this type of thing, I’m not going to melt those tiny (expensive) gold jump rings. I won’t melt the chain,... more
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
