Here is a tip for soldering hinges! โ๏ธ๐ฅ from @willowandtwigg โ โA 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 โ graphite pencil lead. Not only does... more
๐ ๐๐๐ฐ ๐ญ๐ข๐ฉ๐ฌ ๐จ๐ง ๐ฌ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ฌ๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ฅ๐๐- ๐ ๐ซ๐จ๐ฐ๐ง ๐๐ข๐๐ฆ๐จ๐ง๐๐ฌ ๐ข๐ง ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐๐๐ from @casey.fuchs Thank you for sharing with us!โฃโฃโฃ โฃโฃโฃ โNot 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 - โA 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
โจ Comment โsend me infoโ and Iโll DM you a link to Sunstoneโplus youโll save 3% off your order! (That adds up big time on high-ticket tools ๐ธ) โHuge time saver for jewelersโ isnโt an exaggeration. In this video Iโm using my Sunstone pulse arc welder... more
Got a tiny crack in your metal and donโt 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 ๐ฅ The video shows a... more
Hereโs a DIY tool we created in @kmbcustomsโ Bridal Settings class at @grstools ๐ 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 โI 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 ๐ โAlways start with the corners to achieve a nice, smooth setting!โ 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
๐ฅ Soldering tip ๐ฉโ๐ญ from @shalondesigns โAre 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!! โ Resharpening old file with 0.2mm disc ๐งฐโ๏ธโ 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 ๐ฅโฃ โฃ โWhen Iโm sizing a ring with a stone that canโt take the heat from the torch, I love using this chunky gel that acts as a thermo shield to the areas that canโt... 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.โฃ โฃ Double-sided tape is a lifesaver when youโre wrapping bezel wire around a stone. ๐ Stick a little piece on... more
Itโs a beautiful irony that back when I shared a glimpse of the dedication page of my book, Metalsmith Society's Guide to Jewelry Making, you can hear one of my kids calling out "mommy" --repeatedly LOL in the background. ๐ This moment perfectly... more
LOVE THIS DRILLING ๏ฟผ TIP โ๏ธ from @henjewelleryโฃ ย โฃ โThe best shaped pencil for jewellery making โฌ๏ธโฌ๏ธโฌ๏ธโฃ โฃ The ones that are hexagon shaped!!! Stabilises the silver beautifully.โฃ โฃ The BEST tip for drilling a hole. And why lateral thinking is key in... more
Hereโs an interesting texturing technique from @lbouton018โsuch a creative approach that adds character and dimension to your metalwork! ๐ โจโฃโฃ โฃโฃ โAdding texture to my jewelry designs is always a must for me. In this video I am using a ๐๐ก๐๐๐ค๐๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ข๐ฅ๐... more
๐ ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐ฐ๐จ๐ซ๐ โ๐ฅ๐ข๐ง๐คโ ๐๐ง๐ ๐โ๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐๐ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ:โฃโฃ โฃโฃ โ The podcast episodeโฃโฃ โ Jessicaโs free pricing masterclass + spreadsheet downloadโฃโฃ โฃ ๐๏ธ๐๐ฒ ๐๐๐ฐ๐๐ฅ๐ซ๐ฒ ๐๐๐ค๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ข๐ฉ๐ฌ ๐ฉ๐จ๐๐๐๐ฌ๐ญ ๐ข๐ฌ ๐๐๐๐โand weโre diving straight into one of the most requested (and feared... more
๐ซ ๐ฃ๐ผ๐๐ฟ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐๐ผ๐๐ฟ ๐๐น๐๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐ผ๐ป๐ถ๐ฐ ๐๐ผ๐น๐๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐ฑ๐ผ๐๐ป ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ฑ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ถ๐ป ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐ป ๐๐ฒ๐ป๐ฑ ๐บ๐ฒ๐๐ฎ๐น๐ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ฝ๐ผ๐น๐ถ๐๐ต๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ฐ๐ผ๐บ๐ฝ๐ผ๐๐ป๐ฑ๐ ๐๐๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ถ๐ด๐ต๐ ๐ถ๐ป๐๐ผ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐๐ฎ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐๐๐๐๐ฒ๐บโ๐ป๐ผ๐ ๐ด๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ถ๐ฟ๐ผ๐ป๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐.โฃ โฃ ๐งช Chemicals, heavy metals, and fine particles (like those found in jewelry-making solutions) can... more
๐ ๏ธ Comment โI love a satin finishโ and Iโll DM you all the details!โฃ โฃ โจIf you love a satin finish, youโve gotta try this combo!โจ I used these $1.39 satin wheels from @gesswein.jewelry to give this ring that soft, velvety texture. The patina? That... more
Here are storage tips for jewelry making supplies from @willowandtwigg ๐คฏ โฃ โMy top three storage systems for jewellery making supplies! โ๏ธโฃ Theyโre all made from clear, durable plastic or acrylic so I can quickly see what Iโve got (and what Iโm... more
Hey jewelers ๐ If youโre new to jewelry making, hereโs a little tip that can make your work look even more polished and professional: a custom metal stamp.โฃโฃโฃ โฃโฃโฃ I had two stamps created just for me by @impressart to match my new Corkie Bolton... more
