Dapping blocks are so useful!! This tip was shared by both @lm6d and @refraction_manufacturing years ago and it’s one I use on a regular basis in my studio. The dapping block can be used to true up/round a heavy gauge jump ring or ring band by giving... more
CONGRATS @michellelenaejewelry ❤️I have partnered with Sunstone to GIVEAWAY a mPulse welder ($2400 value) to one lucky member of our community! Entering is super simple: Follow @sunstoneweld + @metalsmithsociety Every tag of a fellow jeweler is an... more
Covering a stone with painters tape can keep it safe when you have to do some final polishing. This tip was shared five years ago by @fioneharveystudio and I also shared in my book! Such a gem! The gorgeous piece of turquoise is from @turquoise_moose... more
Love this video from @lucywalkerjewellery it shows placing the chip of solder beneath the bezel seam and then heating from above to pull it through. Soldering a bunch of bezels in one go is such a time saver! Do you have a tip for doing multiples of... more
Love this bench pin tip from @ciaomonica_ @metalsmithsinflorence - “Since I live between two places and I only have a full bench at one, I have to resort to have my other “bench” at the end of my dining table (which sits a bit low…A simply built bench... more
Paste solder is pretty neat! It’s a combo of solder particles and a flux binder that comes in a syringe so it’s easy to apply. In addition to using it on larger bezels like I did in this video it is also fantastic for smaller jobs like jump rings when... more
Flat Coke to clean your tumbler!! This tip is from @zoombadordesigns - “It is always a good idea to keep your tools and your studio clean. I find that it helps optimize the way everything works and also helps detect potential problems early, before... more
Organization tips from @radi_cal_jewelryco 😍 - “As many of you know, I NEED to be organized. At all times. It’s a blessing and a curse😂 Even in the midst of creating, my bench is fairly clean. I’ve had a few of you ask me advice on this matter... So... more
Love this tip (and background music 🤘) from @beautifulfiercewonderful - “Ring clamps aren’t just for rings…this little trick makes cleaning up tiny findings a breeze!“ Thanks Rin! It’s little workholding techniques like this that can really save our... more
Does your brass turn pink after you solder?!? Me too 🙋♀️ the best solution I’ve found is to make a batch of super pickle. 50% warm pickle, 50% hydrogen peroxide and when you are done the mixture returns to your pickle pot. It removes that copper... more
Two polishing bits I LOVE from @gesswein.jewelry that help me get a uniform polish on the inside of a ring. The first is the Premounted Abrasive Rolls this one is 1000 Grit (SKU:1037120) Now I will go ahead and say you can make these yourself or use a... more
Here is a soldering tip from @chrisbolanddesigns - “Using a locating wire can really help with positioning elements before soldering. The wire is first soldered onto one piece, then fed through the second before soldering. The locating wire is then... more
A clothespin DIY tool from @desertmoonshinejewelry - “You can saw off the nubs of a small clothespin and wrap a rubber band or hair tie around it to hold tiny objects for filing. If needing to hold a tube or wire, just file indents in one or both... more
Here is a soldering tip from @hghjewelryinstitute - “Sometimes, for soldering parts of our work (such as connecting a jump ring to a pendant ), we need two parts of the work to be placed on two different levels (one higher than the other). For this,... more
Love this video from @electajewelry showing a technique for bezel setting - “Stone setting can come in many forms. One of my go to methods includes Thermolock, a ball vise, and a brass bezel rocker. The Thermolock starts off as a solid substance but... more
Just showing off the scale of this little sketchbook I have in my shop! It’s got gridded paper and is spiral bound. I was on vacation this week so orders will be shipping this weekend and emails will start getting answered this weekend. Thanks for... more
Congrats @caitlynchapmanstudio 🥳 Today’s bezel forming tip is supported by our friend’s at @lindstromtools Lindström are the makers of the fabulous pliers used in this video. When I know I’m going to be making multiples of a small bail, jump ring or... more
Here is a tip for punching a disc from a small piece of metal from @wendyjonewmetaldesigns - “When I have a piece of metal that is too small to hang onto for cutting out a disc in my disc cutter, I adhere it to the sticky side of a Post It Note and... more
The @greenlionsawframe is a beautiful saw frame ☺️ I’ve had mine for years. Investing in a quality saw frame makes sense because imagine the time we spend sawing everyday. You can get them directly from BJ the artist who creates them. Link in my... more
Thank you @sunnidineen @luxreve.jewelry @ @millie.june.silver for sharing your copy of my book and to everyone else who has tagged me in your posts and stories 🙏 I especially love seeing the projects folks in our community have completed from the... more
