Quench cup or enamel mug, just make sure you commit to using it one way or the other ๐คฃ thank you to everyone who has made a purchase to support my efforts continuing Metalsmith Society. I couldnโt do this without you! ๐ซถ #enamelmug... more
My @craftoptics have:โฃ โ๏ธ Improved my postureโฃ โ๏ธ Have my prescription in them (something I canโt do with optivisors) โฃ โ๏ธ Seeing better improves my work and saves time!โฃ โฃ I am partnering with CraftOptics because I think they are well worth the... more
Been awhile since we discussed the most common SOLDERING SURFACES (to the best of my knowledge :) Honeycomb ceramic soldering board: lightweight, have tons of tiny holes, they donโt retain heat and cool quickly. They reflect heat back onto whatever... more
Been awhile since we discussed the most common SOLDERING SURFACES (to the best of my knowledge :) Honeycomb ceramic soldering board: lightweight, have tons of tiny holes, they donโt retain heat and cool quickly. They reflect heat back onto whatever... more
Do you use soft charcoal blocks? @connectingwithmetal sent this image as a cautionary tale. - โThis morning I went into my studio to find a pile of ash where my charcoal block used to be. Apparently, a soft charcoal block should be spritzed with water... more
Love this wax tip from @pagesargissonjewelry. When creating a custom setting she uses her wax pen to heat the stone and gentle sink it into the wax! Really cool to see the process thanks for sharing Page! #waxcarvingtip #customjewelry #DIYjewelry... more
If you send your dirty sweeps, gold or silver scraps in to @garfieldrefining between now and June 30th you will be entered to win a solid gold coin valued at about $1100+. Comment on this post including the words โI WANT A LABELโ and I will DM you... more
A pickle tip from @kaypeajewelry โIf your silver has copper plating on it in your pickle, a little squirt of hydrogen peroxide will clear it right up!โ This recipe of 50/50 pickle and hydrogen peroxide is also known as โsuper pickle.โ It can be very... more
Incredible chain making process from @gary_roe_ - โFusing 22k links is one of the many steps involved in making handmade etruscan style chain. I then use a the copper wire to collect and to drop the gathered links into the pickle.โ ๐คฏ So efficient!... more
With my @sunstoneweldjewelry Pulse Arc Welder I can position my bezel settings, design elements and jump rings in seconds which makes the soldering so much easier. I love to solder but I donโt love spending the time futzing with pieces only to have... more
Do you want to get better at stone setting?!? Elevate your work by setting princess cuts, ovals and mastering flush settings?!? ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ โ๐๐ซ๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐๐ ๐ฌ๐๐ญ๐ฌโ.โฃ โฃ I am obsessed with these Practice Sets from @lucywalkerjewellery I took her class โBezel... more
Over the years, Iโve tested a bunch of different bits and methods, and I always find myself returning to using a small piece of 3M polishing cloth to remove patina. They come in different grits so you can of course achieve a high polish or if you want... more
Love these two tips from @charlottejstudio - โmy two favourite hacks - #1 use washi tape to protect soft gemstones from abrasive polishing tools! #2 standard Foredom hammer tips fit into the Dremel engraver, creating a budget friendly hammer hand... more
What is your favorite tip for bezels? Can you tell me about it in the comments??โฃ โฃ In the first video I use Joyce Chen scissors to cut 30-22g bezel wire.โฃ You can find them on my Amazon Storefront, link in my profile. โฃ The next tip just shows how... more
Is what everyone will be saying ๐คฃ I got to test out this Ti-Quad Ring Topper from @lionpunchforge it can be used with Ti-Quad stand to hold rings, spheres, domed pieces for soldering. I love it! If you ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ ๐ข๐ง๐๐ฅ๐ฎ๐๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐ฐ๐จ๐ซ๐๐ฌ โ๐ ๐ฅ๐จ๐ฏ๐ ๐ญ๐จ๐จ๐ฅ๐ฌโ ๐๐ง๐... more
Here is a #diyjewelrytool and tip on setting corners from @dmdmetal - โWhat to do with leftover blades after cutting a mold? Turn them into mini saw blades! I picked this trick up from an early mentor and friend of my father the amazing... more
These merch items support me in my work, start conversations about our community and allow us to represent!! So if you have already bought something THANK YOU you can โค๏ธ this post, share a comment, add this to your stories. Any boost is so... more
One of my Patreons will win an entire year membership to @lucywalkerjewellery Metalsmith Academy. I also have a FREE MEMBERSHIP available, you are not eligible for the giveaway but I will have other content and it gives you an idea. ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ โ๐๐๐ง๐ ๐๐... more
This video was almost ASMR ๐ This is Seat Check, a green disclosure powder I use when setting stones with carved seats. It allows me to see where the stone is sitting uneven so I can incrementally remove material and get the seat of the stone sitting... more
