Thank you @lainebenthalljewelry for sharing this video of your “pipe deburring tool” - “A 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 “this looks cool” and I will DM a link to this Matt™ Matter Miter Box & Saw from @gesswein.jewelry. Genuinely a game changing tool if you frequently carve wax for lost wax casting! This thing can slice wax bars, rods and... more
Here is a tip for work hardening ear posts from @fire_and_fringe - “When you heat sterling silver to solder components together, it gets soft making things like ear posts prone to bending while you’re wearing them. An easy way to harden and... more
Here is a great storage solution for your stamps from @arobwraps - “Rifle 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
It’s a question a lot of folks ask. This 👆 gray stuff is called Thermoloc made by @grstools it’s 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
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Here is a hinge tip from @meritmade - “How 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 🤣 thank you to everyone who has made a purchase to support my efforts continuing Metalsmith Society. I couldn’t do this without you! 🫶 #enamelmug... more
My @craftoptics have: ✔️ Improved my posture ✔️ Have my prescription in them (something I can’t do with optivisors) ✔️ Seeing better improves my work and saves time! 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 don’t 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 don’t 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. - “This 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
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
