This tip got a bit lost in yesterday’s $1000 giveaway. If you didn’t see that post head over, LIKE the post, do the things and enter to win! My tip is when I have tiny components to solder onto a ring, I love to use soldering clay. Especially if the... more
Today is America Recycles Day ♻️ I’ve partnered with @sullerinc to GIVEAWAY a $1000 shopping credit to one winner. TO ENTER:⠀ • Must be following @metalsmithsociety and @stullerinc • Like this post⠀ • Tag a jeweler friend in the... more
Stamping small pieces of metal tip from @sophiedivettjewellery - “Sellotape little bits of metal you’re hammering flat to the bench block so they don’t ping away while you’re hammering it. Clear tape means you can still see what you’re doing. Would... more
Filling a butane torch: when filling a butane torch it’s pretty straight forward. Stay in a ventilated area, even going outside can be nice 😊 . Make sure your torch is off, flip the torch upside down and then find the area on the bottom of the torch... more
How do you hold your torch? A DIY holder? We’d love if you shared with us! This one is a torch holder that is under $10 from our friends at @gesswein.jewelry This simple bracket (Item 830-1305) gets secured onto your bench or tabletop and it holds... more
Here is an incredible process video from @kathrynreidjewellery - “Dog Nose Ring in memory of Theo 🤍 Our dog Theo passed away in August and I’m still lost without the wee man. I’ve created this piece in memory of him and for all the doggos we’ve loved... more
Occasionally I take a little sandpaper to my bench pin to soften any edges where it might have splintered. You can also use files to reshape the wood! Taking the time to modify a bench pin is super gratifying! Hope this is helpful ☺️... more
I did a post a few weeks ago showing how the bottom half of my @pepetools_usa Superior Ring Stretcher works so if you haven’t seen watched that go back in my reels! This ring stretcher is a tool I use constantly. Not only for stretching but also to... more
Here is a polishing tip from (if you changed your handle let me know!) myjewellerygarden - “Maybe I’m late to the ring clamp versatility party, but I needed an easier way to clean up these leafy stud earrings I’d made. I didn’t fancy attempting to... more
TIP: Use a small vacuum on your work clothes, apron, or in my case leggings…after you have been sawing to collect any gold or silver dust that may have ended up in your clothes. You should also vacuum your bench after removing any big, clean scraps.... more
I love this container of Smart Flux from @pepetools_usa because it makes applying the flux super easy and less of a mess. This type of “Prips Flux” is a firecoat (preventing firestain) and flux in one. I used it to prevent firestain when annealing... more
Here is a tip to quickly cut your earring wires all the same length from @rebekahjdesigns - “I made a cutting jig to create my ear wires: I have a tube cut to the exact length I need, then I feed the wire in the tube, with the wire aimed at my belly I... more
Here is a pickle tip from @emilyreedjewelry - “I found this ceramic tea strainer at my local thrift store and it’s been a lifesaver for pickling small parts—no more fishing for jump rings.” Love this idea Emily! Thank you for sharing! I also... more
Every year I put together a Gift Guide For Jewelers on my blog and you can head over to the link in my profile to check out this year’s! I hope it sparks some ideas to gift to others or add to your own wishlist. Let me know if one of these things is... more
Here is a fabulous wax carving tip from @anthemsweet_jewelry - “I’ve discovered that supporting a delicate wax carving by adhering it to paper with rubber cement stops me from holding onto it in ways that break it. In the USA, what is called rubber... more
Today’s polishing tip is supported by our friend’s at @lindstromtools Lindström makers of the flush cutters and pliers used in this video. When it comes to polishing you want to make sure you can safely grip small items, never wrapping your fingers... more
New Stainless Steel Tumbler with metal straw but also CHECK OUT THOSE @replicasurfaces 😍😍 all of those backgrounds can be used to photograph your work and you can put them in so many different combinations! The Japandi Collection revival features... more
Here is a patina tip from @buenaonda.handmade - “A needle tip syringe is awesome for oxidizer placement in tight spaces. Even with the finest tip paint brush l will still end up bumping a bezel or something that I don’t want black. You can get a... more
I have a hard time stamping straight 🤣(anyone else?!? 🙋♀️🙋🙋♂️) and there is nothing worse than when you work hard on a piece of jewelry then go to stamp it and it doesn’t come out the way you envisioned. @impressart makes these cool Stamp Guides... more
