Can you tap that heart button to support the podcast?!? If you need a good distraction today, listen to this awesome conversation I had with @liz_kantner COMMENT including the words “Episode 22” and I’ll send it right to your DM (then you can go down... more
Love this sweat soldering video clip from @martindenoch this is done by flowing solder to the bottom of whatever component you are soldering to another piece. In this case it's the setting. It allows for a quick clean flow with minimal cleanup! Thank... more
Warning: I need you take 20 seconds and read this whole caption, I know... it’s a long one. Comment including “photographing jewelry is hard” and I will DM you: -Info on how to win two @replicasurfaces as a Patreon member -Details on the 35%... more
Over 16,000 copies have sold, do you have your copy?!? Just comment “I want to learn,” and I’ll send you links to grab your signed copy, plus options for our community members outside the US. Hey everyone! I’m Corkie, the author of Metalsmith... more
Tips from the Bar Studs Project in my book ☺️ if you are an absolute beginner, try this project! I cut two pieces of square wire and mark the center with sharpie, this allows me to solder my ear posts straight! Once soldered I twist the ear post to... more
Comment “online classes” and I will DM a link so you can learn from Lucy!! In this video she cuts a seat for a faceted stone from @lucywalkerjewellery “Since Seat Check spray isn’t available in some countries, Sharpie can be used in a pinch to color... more
Love this tip from @shimell_madden - “We use a charcoal block as crucible when melting up metal and creating a ingot. The surface of the block can be easily removed/scraped making sure there is no metal contamination. You can carve the shape you want... more
Here is a storage solution for saw blades especially if you live in a humid climate from @willowandtwigg “How do you store yours?! 🤩⚒️ This week I had to come up with an alternative storage solution for my jewellery saw blades. I had been keeping... more
A helpful tip for adding twisted wire borders around a bezel from @jakobthesilversmith - “Start with a 45 degree cut so that this twisted wire will be seamless when soldered together.” Thank you so much for sharing with us, it’s the small details that... more
Comment including “I Want Info” and I’ll send you a link to the welders and my discount code, which can also be used on gold chain, accessories and more ☺️ For this post I wanted to share some of my favorite uses for my welder, sometimes I hear from... more
Love this engraving tutorial from @hazel.handengraving “ -Clean with alcohol to remove any oils or smudges -Use a ruler to mark your crosshairs with a Sharpie then a felt tip pen to draw your letters/numbers -Scribe your letters/numbers in -Wipe... more
Absolutely love this DIY jump ring jig created by @quiettimejewelry “Homemade Jumpring Jig✨️ A simple tool I couldn’t live without! Made from a scrap piece of wood and minimal hand tools. A miter wood saw, a small hand-held wood saw for the ‘v’, a... more
