An ultrasonic game changer. 🧼✨ This is my honest review of the ULTRA™ Ultrasonic Rack System from @orgotools (available at @gesswein.jewelry — comment “I LOVE CLEANING” and I’ll send you the links!). I have a smaller 2-quart Elma ultrasonic, and... more
Ever struggle to solder a backplate to a ring in the exact spot you want?!? Try this tip from @silentgoddess “@katewolftools Sticky Wax is perfect for positioning and marking ring shank locations for the perfect soldering placement. Smear a bit of... more
👋 New here? Welcome! This page is home to over 2,000 jewelry-making tips and a community of makers who are kind, helpful, and just as obsessed with tools as you are ⚒️💎 In this video, I’ve set up my Foredom flex shaft hand piece into a Jiffy Jig from... more
Hey, Corkie here 👋 I’ve been spending a lot of time at my bench lately, filming little tips along the way—I hope you find this one helpful! I made this tapered bezel from tubing using a 17° bezel block. The top was true, but the base? A bit wobbly.... more
SAFETY TIP 🦺 Keep your safety glasses, ear protection, masks—all your gear—right next to (or even on top of) your tools. That way, there’s zero excuse not to throw them on before you get to work! If you make it easy to grab, you’re way more likely... more
🔨 Have you ever seen this jewelry making tool? COMMENT “It’s hammer time” if you want me to send you a link! It’s called a spring-loaded planishing hammer (aka a stationary planishing hammer), and I’ll be honest—I’d never used one until... more
In this video @monzonjeweler is sizing down a ring that has a stone that can’t tolerate heat 🔥in realtime! “Whenever I have a stone that cannot tolerate heat, I use a wet rag, tightly wrapped around the stone and metal to keep it cool. I make my... more
In this video @monzonjeweler is sizing down a ring that has a stone that can’t tolerate heat 🔥in realtime! “Whenever I have a stone that cannot tolerate heat, I use a wet rag, tightly wrapped around the stone and metal to keep it cool. I make my... more
Here is a tip for soldering hinges! ⚒️🔥 from @willowandtwigg – “A few of you asked how I kept the silver tube from moving when I was attaching the hinges for my final project book locket. My solution was simple – graphite pencil lead. Not only does... more
𝐀 𝐟𝐞𝐰 𝐭𝐢𝐩𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐬𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐥𝐚𝐛- 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞 from @casey.fuchs Thank you for sharing with us! “Not all gems are suitable for cast-in-place jewelry. Lab-grown Diamonds, Sapphires, Moissanites and Rubies can generally withstand the... more
DIY Wire Draw Bench from @shimell_madden - “A cost effective way to create your own draw bench using a boat winch and brackets. All you need a suitable length of wood around 120cm x 23cm. Attach the boat winch (aka hand winch) at one each and these... more
✨ Comment “send me info” and I’ll DM you a link to Sunstone—plus you’ll save 3% off your order! (That adds up big time on high-ticket tools 💸) “Huge time saver for jewelers” isn’t an exaggeration. In this video I’m using my Sunstone pulse arc welder... more
Got a tiny crack in your metal and don’t want to thin it out by sanding? This tip from @socialjusticejewelry via @thejewelerssaw shows how they use a PUK III welder on a low setting to zap the crack, then gently sand it smooth 💥 The video shows a... more
Here’s a DIY tool we created in @kmbcustoms’ Bridal Settings class at @grstools 💎 that is a total game changer: On day one, we turned old steel or carbide burs into tiny burnishers to polish the inside of our cast prong settings. You chuck the bur... more
Here is a tip for containing polishing dust from @aurasupplies ”I polish quite a bit and have a small shop, so I wanted to contain as much dust as possible and not invest in a new polishing cabinet. So I made an enclosure out of a heavy weight... more
Hexagon Setting Tips from @martindenoch 💎 “Always start with the corners to achieve a nice, smooth setting!” This pro tip will give your hexagon (or any cornered) settings crisp, even edges. I also LOVE the tool he has created which is ideal for... more
🔥 Soldering tip 👩🏭 from @shalondesigns “Are you looking for another work-holding option? Stainless Steel T Pins are inexpensive, indispensable and easily available on Amazon. You can stick them in any soft soldering surface, including those... more
I love this video from @madneeco sharing how they reshaped a file using a separating disc!! “ Resharpening old file with 0.2mm disc 🧰⚙️” Tool maintenance and modifications are so important since we invest so much in our tools as jewelers. I love how... more
Do you need to resize a ring with a stone? Here is a heat shield tip from @jen_surine 🔥 “When I’m sizing a ring with a stone that can’t take the heat from the torch, I love using this chunky gel that acts as a thermo shield to the areas that can’t... more
Revisiting this tip because a flush seam is important when soldering a thin bezel wire, it helps prevent a receded appearance on the seam. Double-sided tape is a lifesaver when you’re wrapping bezel wire around a stone. 🙌 Stick a little piece on... more
