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
Here is a tip for when your torch tips get clogged. I originally shared this back in 2019! Thought we could see it again! Use distilled water and boil them for ten minutes! Easy peazy! I wish I had the before video but my Little Torch was sputtering... more
Comment “BLOG” to have my article on refining which includes refiners in the US, Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, New Zealand, United Kingdom and Spain (also happy to add more if you email me the info!!) So this most recent bucket didn’t... more
Here are two bezel setting tips from @shinyobjectsmichele “I use a couple repurposed tools that are essential to me. One is a blackhead extractor tool that I use to set stones that are close together. When I can’t properly access the bezel with my... more
Revisiting how @dangbravegirl preps an open ring band. - “I use my Ikohe belt sander so often that I keep it permanently hooked to a 2nd flex shaft (and to my Quatro dust collector). I can quickly clean up and smooth cuff ends, prep ring shanks for... more
Mesmerized by this space efficient soldering area shared by @milestonejewelryllc - “Let’s talk about the double third hand soldering station for the GRS bench mate. These third hands have more positioning options than basic third hand tweezers in a... more
In this quick clip I’m using a modified nail to gently hammer set a thick (1mm) silver bezel around a piece of turquoise. The putty (poster/museum) is used to keep the stone from jumping out of place while I set at north, south, east and west. The... more
Fusing sterling silver with @ringgoldnicole - “So many of my students have been previously told that it’s impossible to fuse sterling silver. As I taught myself how to silversmith, I didn’t realize that it was “impossible” so just went about my merry... more
Hi 👋 I’m Corkie! I’m the founder of Metalsmith Society. One of the most important aspects of this community is that everyone is kind and respectful to one another when sharing their opinions. I want this to remain a safe place for anyone at any level... more
