Here is a tip for storing findings from @lanadiajewels - “✨ use a gemstone tray to store dainty jewelry & supplies • protects earring posts • trays are stackable • see your inventory at a glance • add info on small papers like SKU’s etc. happy... more
Here are some photography tips from @radi_cal_jewelryco “Jewelry photography⚡️ This part of the biz was one of the hardest things for me to figure out. And I still am! I am still using my iPhone for all my photos. I have found you don’t really need... more
This tip has been shared a bunch over the years, using a refillable watercolor brush with patina. It allows me to get more precise about where I’m applying the patina and I use far less patina as well. I am also using Midas Black Max Oxidizer Solution... more
Here is a soldering tip from @seaandsolder - “Do you every stuggle to solder larger bezels to a base? A little tip that has helped me all through my silversmithing journey is to lift you work slightly off the solder block to help heat your work evenly... more
LOVE seeing this very important process of capturing metal for refining from @mageofmetals - “To gather my silver dust, I first remove the sandpaper scraps and use a magnet to collect my broken saw blades. Next I gather the dust, metal and... more
Here is a tip for cutting multiples from @allieperrydesigns - “Whenever I need to cut multiple pieces of stock to the same length, I find any tool on my bench that’s the correct measurement and use it as a template! Here I used a machinists square,... more
Now available at @pepetools_usa 😃 my favorite Finger Guards. COMMENT: “Safety first” and I’ll DM you the link to the finger guards! How cool is that? I’ve been using these for years and I think to date I’ve only thrown one in my refining bucket! They... more
Do you have a ring clamp? I consider it an inexpensive, essential tool. Great for holding small bits when you need to file. Filing requires holding the metal securely and I just can’t hold something this small with my fingers! Hope this was helpful!... more
Here is a bezel tip from @junipersilvercompany - “Here is a tip for how I make my bezels for smaller stones. Instead of trying to wrap it around like you would a bigger stone, I make a small circle with the (round nose wire bending) pliers and make a... more
Love this organizing tip from @akka.jewelry - “Are your wires a tangled mess? 🤔 I’ve got the perfect solution for you! 💡 This tip of the day is all about organizing your wires by size in a basic document file case. 🧰 It’s an easy and efficient... more
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
