I don’t think we have ever shared this before. @deglation uses a round ball bur to modify her honeycomb soldering surface to custom fit earrings made in production. “When we need to produce large quantities of the same earrings, this little trick... more
🔊 Sound on for this one because this hinge tip from @cognac_jewellery_school is SO good. “This is my favourite low-tech soldering hack for tiny hinges: Prevent accidentally soldering them closed with a soft graphite pencil & rod (pencil refills... more
I do this 👇 After closing my ring shank (I used parallel pliers here!), I run a thin saw blade (2/0–4/0, or honestly whatever works for you!) through the seam. I had to correct my caption here, I would avoid lubricating when you saw so you can keep... more
Jewelry News with Corkie Bolton is apparently now a thing… at least for this one episode 😂 Truly not sponsored by anyone mentioned in this video. I just spend too much time lurking jewelry websites and thought some of you might find this... more
Tips for sand casting prong settings from @materialmaya. “For those who want to improve their sand casting and be able to cast more complex designs: start with a core kit. I 3D‑printed mine, but really recommend the one from Craig Dabler (easy to... more
You CAN be kind and respectful on the internet. ☺️ I know probably not a lot of people are even going to see this video because it’s not a jewelry-making tip and it probably won’t get a lot of likes, but I think for me I just have to put it out... more
Here’s a soldering tip from @alexmalexdesigns for heating a piece from below: Cut a small piece of steel mesh and place it on the end of your charcoal block. She uses a heavy coin to weigh down the mesh — this is key, as the last thing you want is... more
I’m so grateful for comments like this because they help make these tips more useful for everyone. A community member correctly pointed out that this jig is not exactly left-handed friendly, and as a lefty mom, my daughter immediately came to mind.... more
Two charcoal blocks = a simple way to get heat underneath your work. 🔥 I’m soldering a thin bezel onto a large back plate with castings — and propping the piece between two charcoal blocks lets me direct heat from below so I’m not risking melting... more
Love this twisted wire tip from @Beadstoflame 🔥 If you want to make twisted wire to use as a decorative rim around a bezel, start by twisting the end of your wire just enough so your drill chuck has something to grip. Secure the other end, either... more
Sponsored educational post with @halsteadjewelrysupplies ✨ Today I’m showing a tube bezel setting tool, which is one of those super specific bench tools that can be really helpful in the right situation. You can absolutely set a tube setting with a... more
Mail Time Monday recap 💌 this week I covered: The limited edition Metalsmith Society Panther Retro Ringer shirts are only available through Thursday, April 30th. I also talked about @liz_kantner Stay Gold Collective, a great community for... more
Tube settings + curved bands = tiny gaps when soldering. Here’s what’s actually working for me: When you place a tube setting on a rounded band, it rarely sits flush, especially a decorative band like this. That gap makes getting a clean solder... more
STOP SCROLLING for a sec 👀 I brought this design back… but this time it’s on a ringer tee. Same panther you loved from 2020 (thank you Buttery Studio), but finally on a quality ringer shirt. I’ve been wearing mine for months, washing it constantly... more
Today’s tube setting tip: the miter cutting vise jig. This tool holds wire, small pieces of sheet up to 11mm wide, and tubing at both 45° and 90° angles so you can file edges flat and flush. Some people use it to cut too. My tube setting tip is... more
Yesterday I shared a tube cutting jig for metal tubing and @hooleydooleyjools asked if there was a similar@tool for cutting wax ring tubes and there totally is! This is the Matt™️ Matter Miter Box, I got mine awhile ago from @gesswein.jewelry and it... more
Hey friends! 👋 As I mentioned in my newsletter this month, I’m diving into tube setting tips — and I’m kicking things off by talking about one of my favorite bench tools: the tube cutting jig. I’ve had mine since college and it has seen A LOT of use.... more
Mail Time Monday- a custom pillow I made of my dog Winnie. 🤣 Yes I’m ridiculous! My solution to removing broken drill bits. NEW half round pliers from @lindstromtools Amber with a bug 🐜 in it from @newcabochons Tube setting tool from... more
Oldie but goodie from @maxwellharrisonjewellery: use a wooden clothespin as a gentle clamp to hold a pearl earring in place while the epoxy cures. A hole was drilled to insert the earring post into one side of the clothes pin, it's soft wood and light... more
Monday mail time ✨ I’m chatting about physical jewelry inventory, how I currently store bins in my safe, and showing some new ones I just picked up. I would genuinely love to hear and see how you all handle inventory too, so leave a comment and share... more
