If you send your dirty sweeps, gold or silver scraps in to @garfieldrefining between now and June 30th you will be entered to win a solid gold coin valued at about $1100+. Comment on this post including the words “I WANT A LABEL” and I will DM you... more
A pickle tip from @kaypeajewelry “If your silver has copper plating on it in your pickle, a little squirt of hydrogen peroxide will clear it right up!” This recipe of 50/50 pickle and hydrogen peroxide is also known as “super pickle.” It can be very... more
Incredible chain making process from @gary_roe_ - “Fusing 22k links is one of the many steps involved in making handmade etruscan style chain. I then use a the copper wire to collect and to drop the gathered links into the pickle.” 🤯 So efficient!... more
With my @sunstoneweldjewelry Pulse Arc Welder I can position my bezel settings, design elements and jump rings in seconds which makes the soldering so much easier. I love to solder but I don’t love spending the time futzing with pieces only to have... more
Do you want to get better at stone setting?!? Elevate your work by setting princess cuts, ovals and mastering flush settings?!? 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 “𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐭𝐬”. I am obsessed with these Practice Sets from @lucywalkerjewellery I took her class “Bezel... more
Over the years, I’ve tested a bunch of different bits and methods, and I always find myself returning to using a small piece of 3M polishing cloth to remove patina. They come in different grits so you can of course achieve a high polish or if you want... more
Love these two tips from @charlottejstudio - “my two favourite hacks - #1 use washi tape to protect soft gemstones from abrasive polishing tools! #2 standard Foredom hammer tips fit into the Dremel engraver, creating a budget friendly hammer hand... more
What is your favorite tip for bezels? Can you tell me about it in the comments?? In the first video I use Joyce Chen scissors to cut 30-22g bezel wire. You can find them on my Amazon Storefront, link in my profile. The next tip just shows how... 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 #diyjewelrytool and tip on setting corners from @dmdmetal - “What to do with leftover blades after cutting a mold? Turn them into mini saw blades! I picked this trick up from an early mentor and friend of my father the amazing... more
These merch items support me in my work, start conversations about our community and allow us to represent!! So if you have already bought something THANK YOU you can ❤️ this post, share a comment, add this to your stories. Any boost is so... more
One of my Patreons will win an entire year membership to @lucywalkerjewellery Metalsmith Academy. I also have a FREE MEMBERSHIP available, you are not eligible for the giveaway but I will have other content and it gives you an idea. 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 “𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐞... more
This video was almost ASMR 😂 This is Seat Check, a green disclosure powder I use when setting stones with carved seats. It allows me to see where the stone is sitting uneven so I can incrementally remove material and get the seat of the stone sitting... more
Made in Japan, this Midori Green compound from @gesswein.jewelry is specially designed for a mirror finish (can be used on platinum, gold and silver.) I love that it isn’t as messy as other compounds, doesn’t create black streaks and require a serious... more
Great video from @torbjornjewellery - “If you’re wanting to include granulation in your designs in silver or gold, I’ve found the best technique is to use a charcoal block and use a ball burr to create round seats in your block. These burrs work well... more
Soldering a straight, centered jump ring/bail every time! This video was made possible by @haroldstudio who sent me all of these incredible castings. Use code SOCIETY to save 10% through 5/12. If you want a link and a BONUS SOLDERING TIP, comment... more
Do you want a code to save $5 off your order of $50 from @halsteadjewelrysupplies COMMENT including the words “Send me the code” and I will DM the promo and the link to shop! Halstead has thousands of chain options, clasps, earring findings, jump... more
Here is the bench pin modifcation discussed in Episode 10 of the podcast “Modifying Jewelry Tools” from @kellielizabethjewelry I love how Kelli used the round file to create a groove perfect for holding rings and larger jump ring coils. Have you... more
This is why I absolutely love this community, because I am always learning and have folks way more experienced that are able chime in! Thank you Bill Hawkes Reynolds for sharing how this works: “This process causes a galvanic cell reaction between... more
Here are some awesome #diy wire jigs created by students of @jayneredman during a workshop - “Increase your productivity by making custom jigs for shapes in wire! Students used wooden dowels, 1/16” steel welding rod, thermal plastic, delrin and... more
