Here is a soldering tip from @mi.chi.mi - “I use dirty pieces of metal as heat sinks to protect previous soldered joins. Since they’re so dirty I don’t worry that they’ll get soldered to my piece. I’ve used these copper pieces for over a year now with... more
Here is a tip for holding your work while you solder, if you have a Ceramic Honeycomb Board with pins (I highly recommend) you can use the pins to support your cross locking tweezers while you solder! Simple but super helpful! I snapped this pic... more
Here is a soldering tip from @pigeonheartdesigns - “Both these photos are to show ways I heat a piece from above & below without having to use a heat sinking source. If you need clarification please ask! Using a piece of steel I cut from a coil I make... more
For this #tooltalktuesday I’m showing how you can use Hold-It! Positioning Clay by @reneefordmetals while soldering multiple prongs. This amazing stuff is available at @pepetools_usa (International folks can get it from them as well 😄) the clay speaks... more
Here is a soldering tip from @violetstreetdesigns - “Titanium clips from Knew Concepts hold bezel wire against a textured backplate, ensuring easy and even soldering.” Thank you Kristin! This is so helpful and I appreciate you taking the time to... 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
One soldering technique I use often is to place my solder chip underneath the solder seam and then position my flame above to pull the solder through. You can also subtly see that my hard solder was colored with a purple sharpie which is another great... more
This is an oldie but a goodie from @marionwild sent years ago but we have lots of new community members so it is new to them! - “I use binder clips on the ends of cross locking tweezers for help with soldering things in place. I prefer this over the... more
Amazing hinge tip from @elmharris shared back in 2018 - “I use graphite pencil leads to keep the hinge knuckles in place and to keep the inside of the knuckles “dirty” so solder doesn’t flow inside. I also paint a little rouge or white out (the green... more
Here is a soldering tip shared back in 2018 from @kkbmetalstudio - “Use copper pennies (prior to 1982) when you need to hold things in place or as a lift, while soldering! I keep a stack of them around and pickle them when they get gross!” Love this!!... more
Tips for adding decorative wire around a bezel that I put together awhile back featuring a gorgeous stone from @turquoise_moose they have been huge supporters of Metalsmith Society and they are even giving away a bundle of stones worth $400 to one of... more
Today’s tip is supported by @haroldstudio a small, woman owned business that sells a wide variety of solid 14k yellow gold castings that are perfect for adding a little gold pizzazz to your work without breaking the bank! When I am adding a small gold... more
Back in 2020 @swampwitch shared this amazing production tip... if you are newer to jewelry making "production" is when you are creating multiples of the same piece of jewelry in one go to be more efficient and cost effective with your time! - “"I use... more
Here is a technique for soldering a ring band that has a gemstone shared by @sarah.jackson.jewellery (have you since changed your handle? please let me know so I can update this post and tag you!)- Here we have a wooden dapping block, filled with... more
Here is a production tip from @westry.co - “When making rings, whether I end up with a turquoise stone set in the middle, a small stacker, or one of my graphic art rings, they all start out with a blank ring shank. Which is why I like to make a batch... more
Is what everyone will be saying 🤣 I got to test out this Ti-Quad Ring Topper from @lionpunchforge it can be used with Ti-Quad stand to hold rings, spheres, domed pieces for soldering. I love it! If you 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐬 “𝐈 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬” 𝐚𝐧𝐝... more
Here is a tip for getting a flush seam prior to soldering, it works on rings and thicker bezel settings as well from @jen_surine -“ That’s right, especially on wide bands, I don’t mess around with trying to file the ends perfectly so they come... more
I have been using this Titanium Solder Pick from @lionpunchforge for over six months and it’s official: I’m in love. Comment “LEARN MORE” to be sent a link. Here is what you are getting when you invest in a solder pick like this: Lightweight, but... more
Comment SOLDERING for a link to this FREE YouTube video! Check out Lucy Walker’s step-by-step method for making solder stay put when you’re soldering ring bands—it’s seriously a game changer! Not only is this video super satisfying to watch (if... more
Here is a soldering tip from @rsalley.designs - “I took the paperclip idea that was recently shared and use titanium wire (1.3mm). The advantage of titanium is solder won’t stick to it.😊 Thanks for the tip. It’s fabulous! I additionally use the... more
