Congrats @jemmy.rae GIVEAWAY ✨ I will be giving away a $100 Metalsmith Society Gift Card to one lucky community member. Can you share your favorite tip from this year in the comments and tag a friend?!? I need to spread the word that TODAY is the LAST... more
Collect your metal dust with this awesome tip from Liz of @rustycreekdesigns - “I have silver dust everywhere, as I am sure all of us metalsmiths do! I had been trying to use a paint brush to gather up all the dust on my bench, but it never got it... more
2022 Recap: PUBLISHED A BOOK! Shared 300+ jewelry making tips on Instagram. Had @lloydstratton design gorgeous merch (final days to purchase that!!!) Studied engraving with @johnnyoro @metalsmithsinvicenza in ITALY, Joined TikTok 🤪, started... more
Sawing tip from Alycia of @oxbow_studio - “When sawing sprues off small components, I like to do two things! First, I use a ring clamp to hold the piece. This allows me to have a better grip, hold it steady, and protect my fingers. Second, I like to... more
I’m taking today off 🙏 but want to say I’m EXTREMELY GRATEFUL for this wonderful community. I hope whatever you celebrate you enjoy some much deserved time with family and friends and I know that this time of year can be really hard. Have a happy and... more
🤣 couldn’t resist making and sharing this. I’m on vacation this weekend! Who is old enough to remember these guys?! 🙋♀️🙋♀️🙋♀️ #jewelers #jewelrylife
Protecting your stone from 🔥 thank you Sharon of @dreamsmith.jewelry for this one! “When I need to solder piece of jewelry with a gemstone, I make sure to keep the stone from being damaged by the flame 🔥 Here, for example, the stone in a saucer of... more
Torch Fired Enamel with @jessjewelry - “Let’s talk Torch fire enamel! This method uses copper shapes covered in granules of glass enamel powder. The powdered enamels are sifted onto the copper like sifting powdered sugar onto a dessert. (but... more
Keum-Boo tips from Erica of @ericabellojewelry shot just for us 🙏 - “My secret weapon in Keum-boo, a brass brush. The most important part of the keum-boo process is having two pure metals to bond together. If you’re using sterling silver you will need... more
How I organize my Lindström pliers, I use a 9” towel bar that hangs over my drawers, it also perfectly hangs over the edge of my bench. These amazing RX pliers are ergonomic and have a little bar that I gently disconnect to hang them up. These are... more
It’s the caption for me 😂 patina tip from Rebecca of @moptopjewelry - “I use Midas Black Max (Rio Item 331053) with a Q-Tip to get a deep black patina on my silver pieces. There are few important steps to getting an even application. Firstly, clean... more
DIY earring cards: I ordered the cards from Dazzle and they came with the holes printed on them. Then I used a craft hole punch (I have this one listed on my Amazon storefront under Shipping + Packaging) or find it at your local craft store!... more
🤦♀️ We’ve all been there, you walk into your studio and realize the pickle has been on all night long. Get an outlet timer and this will never happen again! I shared this in my book and this idea has been shared for use with a tumbler or pickle pot... more
For my beginner’s out there! Make sure your saw blade is facing outward and the teeth are pointing down! There should be enough tension that you can gently pluck the blade and it makes a high pitched noise. Hope this is helpful! If you are a beginner... more
I recently heard that reels help you to connect with new people but posts help you connect with the community you already have. If you have been with this community a little while let me know by leaving a comment! This tip is I photographed while... more
Welding 14k gold chain to create studs with my @sunstoneweld pulse arc welder 🌞 for all the folks out there doing permanent jewelry here is another use for those pulse arc welders. You can create delicate chain studs using this technique, its much... more
This tool bends thick wire with ease. I love to have the opportunity to show off the @pepetools_usa Superior Ring Bender because it’s a tool I use everyday I’m working on jewelry. Recently they introduced these SmartSize inserts that have the ring... more
Mesmerizing wax carving video from @juneshin - “This is my wolf wax trimmer. It was designed by Kate Wolf, wax carving master. I think I bought mine from her when I took a week long class with her in her Portland, ME studio, but it’s available through... more
