Had an awesome conversation about selling niche jewelry with Alex of @acidqueenjewelry you can simply comment including the words: ๐ธ ๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ and I will DM you a link to the episode. โฃ โฃ All podcasts have full transcripts available with the link... more
Did you know I have a blog?!? I hope so ๐ I have an article about refining scrap metal but I need your help! Iโd love for you to share places you have sent clean scrap and sweeps, especially if you are outside the United States! You would be helping... more
Back in 2018 @jessiephoenix so kindly shared this tip for using a magnetic strip intended to hold knives as an organizer for burs and bits. @ringgoldnicole shared this tip as well in 2020 showing how she uses one for smaller forming hammers and other... more
I am so lucky to get to try out the latest and greatest ORION MPULSEโข PERMANENT JEWELRY WELDER from @sunstoneweldjewelryโฃ โฃ โฃ โฃ Yes I have the best job in the world!โฃ โฃ They have added some really nice features, such as a colorful stylus (match your... more
Tip for sawing out multiples from @thenomadicpine - โHereโs how I create these floral accents & templates โฌ๏ธ โ๏ธ First I sketch out my botanical onto paper. โ๏ธ Then I cut it out and tape it onto my silver (I use packaging tape) so it sticks when Iโm... more
Thank you @lainebenthalljewelry for sharing this video of your โpipe deburring toolโ - โA great way to take the edge off the inside of a ring shank is with a deburring tool. Simply run the blade around the inside edge of the ring in a circular motion... more
Comment including the words โthis looks coolโ and I will DM a link to this Mattโข Matter Miter Box & Saw from @gesswein.jewelry. Genuinely a game changing tool if you frequently carve wax for lost wax casting!โฃ โฃ This thing can slice wax bars, rods and... more
Here is a tip for work hardening ear posts from @fire_and_fringe - โWhen you heat sterling silver to solder components together, it gets soft making things like ear posts prone to bending while youโre wearing them. An easy way to harden and... more
Here is a great storage solution for your stamps from @arobwraps - โRifle ammo boxes are perfect for storing/organizing your small-medium sized stamps! Rifle ammo boxes are pretty inexpensive and just one box holds 50+ stamps. I also like to throw in... more
Itโs a question a lot of folks ask. This ๐ gray stuff is called Thermoloc made by @grstools itโs non-toxic and biodegradable! It is a reusable plastic that you use to secure your work for stone setting. It is an essential tool I use daily in my... more
This pre-order has come to an end but if you ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ข๐ง๐๐ฅ๐ฎ๐๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐ฐ๐จ๐ซ๐๐ฌ โ๐๐๐ง๐ ๐ฆ๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ linkโ ๐๐ง๐ ๐ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐๐ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ a link where you can press a โI would buy thisโ button. Thank you everyone for your support!! โฃ The 2024 design was created by designer... more
We have a WINNER, congrats ๐ to @egoelements!!!!! Win $250 of silver solderables + charms from @ninadesignsjewelry โฃโฃ To enter:โฃโฃ โฃโฃ ๐ ๐จ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐จ๐ฐ @ninadesignsjewelry โฃโฃ ๐๐๐ ๐ ๐ฃ๐๐ฐ๐๐ฅ๐๐ซ (๐๐๐๐ก ๐ฌ๐๐ฉ๐๐ซ๐๐ญ๐ ๐ญ๐๐ ๐ข๐ฌ ๐จ๐ง๐ ๐๐ง๐ญ๐ซ๐ฒ)โฃโฃ โฃโฃ Who is Nina Designs? A woman owned... more
Here is a hinge tip from @meritmade - โHow I create a tiny hinge!! I used a piece of pencil lead to stabilize the offset knuckles for soldering. Offsetting the knuckles makes sure you have them spaced correctly without running the risk of soldering... more
Quench cup or enamel mug, just make sure you commit to using it one way or the other ๐คฃ thank you to everyone who has made a purchase to support my efforts continuing Metalsmith Society. I couldnโt do this without you! ๐ซถ #enamelmug... more
My @craftoptics have:โฃ โ๏ธ Improved my postureโฃ โ๏ธ Have my prescription in them (something I canโt do with optivisors) โฃ โ๏ธ Seeing better improves my work and saves time!โฃ โฃ I am partnering with CraftOptics because I think they are well worth the... more
Been awhile since we discussed the most common SOLDERING SURFACES (to the best of my knowledge :) Honeycomb ceramic soldering board: lightweight, have tons of tiny holes, they donโt retain heat and cool quickly. They reflect heat back onto whatever... more
Been awhile since we discussed the most common SOLDERING SURFACES (to the best of my knowledge :) Honeycomb ceramic soldering board: lightweight, have tons of tiny holes, they donโt retain heat and cool quickly. They reflect heat back onto whatever... more
Do you use soft charcoal blocks? @connectingwithmetal sent this image as a cautionary tale. - โThis morning I went into my studio to find a pile of ash where my charcoal block used to be. Apparently, a soft charcoal block should be spritzed with water... more
Love this wax tip from @pagesargissonjewelry. When creating a custom setting she uses her wax pen to heat the stone and gentle sink it into the wax! Really cool to see the process thanks for sharing Page! #waxcarvingtip #customjewelry #DIYjewelry... more
