This “Cleat Wall” wooden bracket system that @allieperrydesigns created, inspired by her wood working friends is SUCH A GREAT IDEA for jewelers. She simply cut wood brackets at 45 degree angles. You can move stuff around, customize your own holders... more
Using their micromotor as a lathe, thank you @madneeco for allowing me to share! Using wax carving tools, and connecting the wax to a bit and then inserting it into the micromotor is such a great technique for wax carving curves. A miniature lathe... more
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I’ve been playing with a game changing tool from @potterusa their hydraulic press!!! We have never done a single tip about hydraulic presses and I’d love to know…what do you want to see? What questions do you have? Comment below 👇👇 *this press was... more
Here is a polishing tip from @hijacknginger “Sometimes in lieu of an ultrasonic cleaner, I use a @dollartree electric toothbrush to clean my stones after polishing. I normally use soap but didn’t for the sake of this video and you still see how the... more
Steel wool has been a popular material to use on finishing jewelry for as long as I’ve been making jewelry. On and off 25 years! Here is a tip from @hngrained “Just a tip for fellow artisans that work with steel wool! Keep a strong magnet close by... more
Thanks @willowandtwigg for allowing me to share this! “I like this one; so simple but so useful! ⚒️🙌 I don’t think I’ve ever used the pull-out arm rests on my bench for their intended purpose. Occasionally I’ll hook my saw on them temporarily, but... more
Shared this video originally on my jewelry page @corkieboltonjewelry this technique was shown to me by my engraving instructor @laynezuelke and it really changed the game for me because it allows the milgrain tool to distract where the line should be... more
A tip for applying patina from @fifthelementjewelry - “This will forever be my favorite tip gleaned from @metalsmithsociety : watercolor pens for patina! They can be found at any craft store and are a 10/10 for precision, convenience, and time saved.... more
Great POLISHING TIPS from @jennistuartjewelry “Polish jewelry with everyday items from home! Here are a few we frequently use: a toothpick, ribbon and a lollipop stick. Are there any others you’ve tried?” Thank you so much for sending this tip to... more
Ever wonder how to use gorgeous turquoise beads in your jewelry?!? I have partnered with @turquoise_moose for this tutorial. 🫶🙌 Comment including the word “Beads” and I will send you a link, a promo and a link to the tools in this video. This... more
If you have multiple foot pedals at your bench and they keep getting kicked around or mixed up here is a tip from @dannysaathoff - "This is one of the best things I've done to keep flex shaft foot-pedals from getting away; mount them to a piece of... more
