Here is a tarnish removing tip from @kaypeajewelry - "I used to avoid using the spools of tarnished silver chain I have because I dreaded trying to clean them. I figured I would give this trick a try and it was SO EASY! I took a heat proof bowl and... more
Love this soldering tip shared by @willowandtwigg - "This is the method I use to solder posts to earrings! ⚒️ For a long time I used to use serrated tweezers clamped in a ‘third hand’ holder, but found it really fiddly to get them into position and... more
Tip for making a wide ring shank from @thirdirisjewelryco - "This ring shank stencil is super helpful when making a wide band ring. You can adjust the width and length to make it the exact size you want. I usually just stencil it onto a piece of... more
Listen to this week’s podcast! In eight minutes I discuss tips shared by our community for rust prevention and also what to do once it happens. The link to listen to my podcast is in my profile but be sure to follow the show on Apple Podcasts or... more
Craftoptics are magnification eyeglasses that have changed the game for me! If you have been on the fence about ordering a pair, just go for it!! This pair was made for me, with my prescription! Working with them allows me to sit with great... more
Polishing in tiny spaces...Love this polishing tip from @suethomascreative - "The spaces between these primrose petal earrings are so small but need a hi shine like the rest of the flower. Pull open a cotton bud and spin onto a small diamond burr and... more
Now is the time to refine your gold scraps with @garfieldrefining gold was 2,335.30 per oz yesterday. 🚨Insane. To order your free shipping label comment including the words “I want a label” and I will DM you the link! The process couldn’t be... more
Jump ring making tip from @brianaharrison_metals “My jewelry tip videos are always my most popular on the tok, so I suppose I’ll share them here too 🤍 I always feel like things we do as artist seem obvious to other like minded folk butttttt from my... more
So rad seeing the projects in my book come to life with this video from the talented @laaracerman thank you so much for sharing. The projects in my book were designed intentionally to be simplistic so you can take the framework and then add your own... more
Dapping blocks are so useful!! This tip was shared by both @lm6d and @refraction_manufacturing years ago and it’s one I use on a regular basis in my studio. The dapping block can be used to true up/round a heavy gauge jump ring or ring band by giving... more
Here is a tip for creating prong settings from @jacothejeweller - “This is a method I like to use when creating ‘prong settings’. I use it to divide the tube into equal sections when preparing the grooves for the claws. We do love our bezel forming... more
What is a “dead blow mallet”?!? This Del Rey™ Nylon Dead Blow Mallet from @gesswein.jewelry has a head filled with steel shot and two nylon faces. It has a smilier function to a raw-hide mallet in that it won’t mar your metal but it has extra weight... more
Here is a tool modification tip for wax working from @emilieshapirojewelry - “If you’re using an electric wax pen for the build up technique in wax carving, I love modifying my tool to make a really small tip to get into small spaces if you’re... more
Was delighted to install this Ring + Bezel Mandrel Holder ✨ NEW ✨ from @lionpunchforge inspired by a tip shared by our community, made of aircraft grade aluminum! Comment “I’m ready to organize” if you’d like me to send you the link to the holder. I... more
You don’t want to miss this conversation I had with Laura of @thewildpine She shared her top tips on how she has grown a successful, full-time jewelry business using her Instagram page. The podcast “Jewelry Making Tips With Metalsmith Society” can... more
Tip for a too tight bezel from @martindenoch “Have you ever made a bezel too tight? But of course you have! We’ve been there all! But it’s ok, there is a way to solve it!” Use a drill bit and roll in on your steel block!” Martin thank you! You have... more
It’s the simple tips that I find the most helpful. A safe way to polish a chain is to do so by hand, rotary tools like flex shafts and polishing machines can be dangerous as they can grab and wrap a chain. I just hammered a little nail into my bench... more
I had never worked harder on something than I did on this book. I was given only five months and I did this on top of my already full schedule of running our wonderful community, my jewelry and being a mom of two young kiddos. I am truly so proud of... more
As @lynetteandreasenjewelry says be sure to clean up afterwards and a wear a mask because of the dust👏😷 great tip to give new life to your solderite board! Some fun facts about solderite: Solderite Board (calcium silicate) these boards are more dense... more
Turn your broken drill bits into DIY sandpaper rolls from @rollindesignspuglia - “Turning broken drill bits into a handy sanding drum 💡✨I used a pink grinding stone burr to modify the bit!” Thank you so much for allowing me to share this!!! I always... more
