Tip for holding rings in a vise for engraving or stone setting from @master.engraver 💡✨ During the @stullerbenchjeweler Bench Jeweler event, I was reunited with my first engraving teacher, Sam! I needed to hold rings for my stone setting demo, and he... more
Just got back from my first ever @stullerbenchjeweler Bench Jeweler Workshop, and WOW—what an experience! 🤯 I can’t believe this was the 21st year of this event—how have I never gone before?! I must be living under a rock! 😂 From demo-ing stone... more
Tip for setting bezel corners on triangles, heart points, squares, rectanges... from @sarahweberpurves “A lot of smiths are intimidated by sharp corners. The key is to have a properly shaped bezel, making sure to trim the bezel down the top of... more
Create your own tool for opening a bezel with this tip from @areteadorned “Anytime I’ve found in the final stages of setting a stone that I needed to remove the stone for a repair, I’ve struggled with removing the stone without damaging the... more
I really love this 10mm sheet ingot mold if you want to check it out 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬 “𝑳𝒆𝒕’𝒔 𝑹𝒐𝒍𝒍” It is always more economical to take your clean gold scraps and dust and melt them down if you have the tools in your studio! 𝐄𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲... more
I don’t think I have ever seen this tip from @theschoolofjewellery.ie 😀 using two sanding discs as a sandwich! “When making brooch pins, lapel pins or generally any round taper I place two medium grit emery discs together and screw together on a... more
Love this rolling mill, texture tip from @fronterajewelry “Using the rolling mill to add texture is so fun and simple. You can texture the metal using tissue paper like shown here. You can also press coarse sand paper, petals, leaves and rolling... more
❤️ this post if you care about your posture!! Last year, my world was changed, because I got my @craftoptics Not being dramatic but I am someone who NEEDS magnification. I wanted to show from my perspective what it looks like to have your work... more
This is such a helpful tip from @theresaapplegatejewelry “I like to purchase chain by the foot and finish it to length but I do not like to solder end caps with the clasp. Purchasing chain in bulk saves me money and allows for full control over... more
An amazing process video from @aureafinejewellery creating a double bezel, full eternity diamond band! “✨The tool I used to flatten the rings is called a valve stem and it’s actually from a car engine! ✨Drilling on the wood mandrel helps to... more
Brilliant Tips and Tricks for creating an efficient studio space in any area. Shared by @samanthaslaterstudio “Divide your space into ZONES based on the work you do in those zones, then place all the items needed for that work into that Zone. If you... more
I’ve been keeping my @lindstromtools pliers within reach and neatly organized with this clever tip that was shared by @marquisjewelryacademy! An over-the-door hand towel bar makes the perfect storage solution. Got your own genius studio organization... more
We ❤️ thrifting!! Revisiting this file storage tip from kkmetalwerk4640 (if you have an updated handle please let me know!) “I use a big box craft scissor rotating carousel to store my files. I had to drill some holes on the bottom for the file... more
I have been wanting to show these EVE Pop-On sanding discs off for awhile! 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐬 “𝐌𝐲 𝐟𝐥𝐞𝐱 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐟𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐦𝐲 𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝” 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐚 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐤 (𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭) 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 @gesswein.jewelry straight to your DM 🎁 I have used many sanding discs,... more
Great process video from @martindenoch showing the creation of a bezel for a hexagon! Thank you so much for sharing with us!! “When creating a bezel for an ‘edgy’ gemstone, make tiny notches on the inside of the bezel and a nice sharp bend will... more
Here is a tip for securing ring and bezel mandrels, set them up in a vise! Having them secure allows you to work faster and more efficiently! It also frees up your hands —super helpful for stone setting and shaping. I love my rotating @grstools vise... more
A tip for forming bezels from @marianne.l.kenny: “ Here’s a wee look into what I made to show you don’t need all the tools to make jewellery, just patience and learned skills. Having shaped mandrels does make life a lot easier but when you’re stuck... more
I have been loving my @potterusa hydraulic press, especially when I recycle my own metals! ♻️✨ Today, I melted down some tiny chains I’ve had for years (we’re talking smaller than 1mm). No shade to those who love dainty chains, but they don’t work... more
Comment including the words “I love learning” and I will send you a link to purchase a signed copy of my book, directly from me. As a small business this purchase will impact me more than when you purchase from a certain online retailer 😉 Who is my... more
