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
Thank you to @foxtailjewelry for sharing your jewelry bench modifications! It’s so awesome, and I love that you did it on a budget 🙌 “This bench has been my cockpit for nearly 4 years, and I built the entire thing for less than $100. I’ll upgrade to... 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
Resharing this DIY polishing bit shared by @jennistuartjewelry in case you missed it the first time! "An easy way to make your own polishing wheel using cardboard! Wheels can be made to any size and experiment with types of cardboard to see what... 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
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This tip made me smile from @silvergypsea - “If you’re anywhere near as accident prone as I am and have speared your leg, hip, arm, head, etc. with your bench pin on more than one occasion, voila, introducing “Pin Pants”. I wish I would have thought... more
If you can’t stop talking about jewelry tips either, join my email list!!! Comment including the words “I love tips” and introduce yourself! I will DM you a link where you can sign up for my beginners list or my standard email list! #simpsonmeme... more
Here is a tip to shape a ring from @shimell_madden “We use a collect block to shape and straighten rings.” Thank you so much for sharing with us, I could watch this on repeat 😍 if you have a little bench tip you want to share please email me at... more
Why did I add the Reliable 4100CJ Steamer from @gesswein.jewelry to my workshop? 💨✨ This baby gets into all the tiny nooks and crannies of my jewelry pieces, blasting away grime, polish, and buildup using high-pressure steam. It’s also gentle on... more
