Comment if you’ve done that before 🤦♀️ wasn’t my first mistake and certainly won’t be my last! Friday I posted a tutorial making earring wires with my new Wire Cutting Jig from @lionpunchforge head back to that post if you haven’t seen it! I’m... more
Here is a technique for sizing a ring from @milestonejewelryllc - “I would like to share an easy way to size a ring larger without having to measure anything! 1️⃣ Here is the ring that needs to be sized larger. 14k yellow gold, diamonds, sapphire 2️⃣... more
⚡️Comment “send me a link” and I’ll send you a link to this tool! ⚡️Chris of @lionpunchforge designed this amazing Wire Cutting Jig to help us work faster. If your work requires you to repetitively and approximately cut small portions of wire this... more
Just created this for anyone new to using radial bristle discs. Placing them in the correct direction is important as otherwise they snap. This is a knife edge one so that’s why there is only one disc. The regular ones you want to stack with 3-5 on a... more
Here is a workholding tip from @nelsonkingery - “Thought I’d share a tip I used today being overseas temporarily and I don’t have a vice or engraving ball (anything sturdy) to easily set stones. Used a mason jar cap as my base plate to heat and hold... more
Here is a #diy stump and tool holder from @leewarddesignsmi - “When I imagined my new studio, I knew that it would include an anvil. Then on the Facebook marketplace I stumbled upon this Hay-Budden; 125 pounds of vintage beauty. Every piece made in my... more
Here is a texture tip from @hannah.lynn.jewelry - “How to make a fused, earthy, sandy, texture on your jewelry! I love this texture and use it from time to time in my pieces. Typically fusing is done with fine silver, however I have found with the... more
Having fun playing with all the tools at the @gesswein.jewelry booth at JCK. That cool Foredom Bench Lathe adapter is (item 8500624) and it allows you to use your small bits on your bench lathe 🙏 the bur holder is the Burro Jewelers Bench Tool... more
So many neat techniques in this process video from @scarlettjewellerylabel thank you so much Rebecca for letting me share your video on creating a custom engagement ring! If you have a process video or technique you’d like to share with our community... more
YES 🙌 I got to try the newest @sunstoneweld welder: the Orion PJ this was created to be the perfect welder for Permanent Jewelry ( if that isn’t you, don’t go anywhere!!) You have three different options I featured in the video, I personally have the... more
Love this tip from @makeitwithkim - “Did you know many jewellery supply companies show a lot of their stock 'to scale' in their catalogue? This is so handy and can help you visualise exactly what you are purchasing. Ordering online can be tricky... more
Love this stone setting video from @kaivijewelry - “I always use multiple tools when stone setting. I’ll typically go in first with my blunt end tool and tap lightly with my chasing hammer and then refine with my bezel rocker. I’ll finish off with... more
Signed copies of my book are available on metalsmithsociety.com each one is lovingly prepared by me. If you are newer around here you may not know but I run Metalsmith Society by myself all the emails, curation of community submitted posts, creation... more
Love this stone organizing tip from @dakotadesigns - “This is my favorite way to store cabochons in 3-ring binders. They are coin collecting sheets, $10.99 for 10 sheets on Amazon.” Summer!!! These look absolutely perfect! I appreciate you taking the... more
Here is an organization tip from @catina_studionichedesgins if you have a peg board you can make little hooks for your pliers out of wire. This allows you to organize and easily locate the pair you need. Thanks for sending this! #plierorganization... more
Here is a tip to help you get your jump ring on that fine chain from @bayandstew - “One of our favorite tools to use in our jewelry studio is... a toothpick! Use a toothpick to stretch the links on your tiny chains so you can fit a jump ring.“ Thank... more
Here is a tip from @hannah.lynn.jewelry - “Did you know wine and champagne corks double as comfortable, handmade handles for your jewelry files? Just carve out enough space at the end of the cork for your file end to fit in. Enjoy! 🍷🍾” Thank you... more
So grateful for five years of tips and five years of art! Every year I hire a new artist to create an exclusive design for our community and their have been so many fabulous designs! Did you know you can buy framed Metalsmith Society prints to adorn... 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 I started experimenting right away! This... more
Here is a tip for that gorgeous new piece of silver from @miraizjewelry - “Here’s a little trick on how to prevent unnecessary scratches from forming on your fresh sheet metal while you’re sawing. The only thing you need is painter’s tape! Apply this... more
