Thank you @tkiplinger who shared this hot glue tip with me.🤯 This one is a game changer fo me when engraving. I typically use super glue but then I have to soak in acetone and that isn’t safe for stones(besides diamonds) *The hot glue will... more
𝑰𝑵𝒔 for 2025: Growing your jewelry business, trying new things, having a “forever student” mentality.𝑶𝑼𝑻𝒔: Playing it safe, fearing failure, staying stuck in your comfort zone. 💎✨The @halsteadjewelrysupplies 2025 Jewelry Business Forum is happening... more
Tips for workholding with shellac from @rmrjewellers “Ensure that the surface where the shellac will be applied is clean and dry. Gently heat the shellac to soften it and apply it evenly. To remove a piece set in the shellac, carefully reheat... more
Love this wax carving video from @aimeesutanto this is her biggest tip for carvers: “When it comes to carving geometrical shape where dimensions precision is paramount, it is crucial to keep on mapping along the way. Scribe your guidelines clearly... more
Ever had a bezel or decorative element fall off after soldering? Here’s a quick tip to help you avoid that. After pickling your piece, always check the entire seam to ensure it’s continuous—both inside and out. You can use magnifiers, your phone’s... more
Are you new around here? Allow me to introduce myself! I am Corkie 👋 and I started Metalsmith Society in February of 2018. In no particular order I am a jeweler, author, educator, content creator, mother of two, sober person and I love this... more
Setting a baguette diamond with @kull_jewelry ✨ “1️⃣ It’s super important to clear the corners of your setting! As you can see in the video, the diamond should not rest on the corners. 2️⃣ Once you’ve moved the metal sideways toward the stone,... more
Studio organization tips from @ringgoldnicole #1 “I have carabiners everywhere to hold ring sizers, rulers, etc.” #2“I used a recycled leather belt for hammer 🔨 holders. #3“ I use magnetic 🧲 knife strips to hold my tools which helps keep my work... more
While I am on vacation I am sharing some tips that have been community favorites! Here is a tip for identifying your sheet solder - I took my letter “M” stamp and hammered it all over my medium sheet solder. That way even as I cut it away I know... more
Just by favoriting my account you are supporting me in a huge way! When you favorite an account like this they will always show up even if they did a post that epically had no engagement 😂 you can also favorite your favorite animal accounts etc.... more
Here is a DIY Stippling tool from @jennistuartjewelry "Recently we created this pair of wedding bands that needed a custom texture. We flush set diamonds into brass rods to create the perfect stippled look!" This is a great idea! If you have... more
Thank you @gerardi_setting_school for letting me share these tips on **How to center the stone 💎 ** “To achieve a perfectly centered stone, the claws must be bent perfectly in line with the four star facets of the diamond table, so that they... more
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Here is a polishing tip from @foxtailjewelry “If I’ve learned anything from my journey in metals, it’s that there’s a tool for EVERYTHING — often times, it’s as simple as saving an old piece of gift wrapping string for situations just like this!... more
Tip for using a Square Collet (Bezel) Block from @jacothejeweller “Here’s an excerpt (from our latest full-length tutorial video) discussing one technique we use to create a perfect, tapered square bed for this particular ring’s collet. Full... more
This is not the post I had planned for today, but it has come to my attention. That bad actors on Facebook are once again selling fake Metalsmith Society merch. 😡 It’s so frustrating when I see this happen because I know I’m powerless to do... more
Do you have any of these books?!? Let me know in the comments!! I have had Tim's book since I attended Pratt 2005 it will always be evergreen. LOVE the ECO jewelry Handbook as well, no other book quite like that! Check out my Book Recommendations... more
Can you tap that heart button to support the podcast?!? Have you listened to the latest episode with @allieperrydesigns oh how we laughed and we only went off on a few tangents 🤣 You can find the podcast everywhere you listen to podcasts, Apple,... more
If you use wire solders, use this tip from @hebel.design "To keep wire solder always identifiable, fold end of wire once for EASY, twice for MEDIUM AND 3 times for HARD. Never mistake solder again!" I learned this in college back in 2005 and it's... more
Love this wax tip from @waxcarvers (comment “send me classes”) to learn more. “You can use paper punches with your sheet wax. Simply insert, punch, and you have a perfect shape every time! I’m using .8mm sheet but this one can also take thicker.... more
