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 donโt 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?!? ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ โ๐๐ซ๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐๐ ๐ฌ๐๐ญ๐ฌโ.โฃ โฃ I am obsessed with these Practice Sets from @lucywalkerjewellery I took her class โBezel... more
Over the years, Iโve 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 - โmy 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??โฃ โฃ In the first video I use Joyce Chen scissors to cut 30-22g bezel wire.โฃ You can find them on my Amazon Storefront, link in my profile. โฃ The next tip just shows how... more
Is what everyone will be saying ๐คฃ 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 ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ ๐ข๐ง๐๐ฅ๐ฎ๐๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐ฐ๐จ๐ซ๐๐ฌ โ๐ ๐ฅ๐จ๐ฏ๐ ๐ญ๐จ๐จ๐ฅ๐ฌโ ๐๐ง๐... more
Here is a #diyjewelrytool and tip on setting corners from @dmdmetal - โWhat 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
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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. ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ โ๐๐๐ง๐ ๐๐... more
This video was almost ASMR ๐ 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 isnโt as messy as other compounds, doesnโt create black streaks and require a serious... more
Great video from @torbjornjewellery - โIf youโre wanting to include granulation in your designs in silver or gold, Iโve 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 byย @haroldstudioย 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 โSend me the codeโ 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 โModifying Jewelry Toolsโ 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: โThis process causes a galvanic cell reaction between... more
Here are some awesome #diy wire jigs created by students of @jayneredman during a workshop - โIncrease your productivity by making custom jigs for shapes in wire! Students used wooden dowels, 1/16โ steel welding rod, thermal plastic, delrin and... more
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! โ๏ธ For a long time I used to use serrated tweezers clamped in a โthird handโ 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
