Here is a great storage solution for your stamps from @arobwraps - โRifle ammo boxes are perfect for storing/organizing your small-medium sized stamps! Rifle ammo boxes are pretty inexpensive and just one box holds 50+ stamps. I also like to throw in... more
Itโs a question a lot of folks ask. This ๐ gray stuff is called Thermoloc made by @grstools itโs non-toxic and biodegradable! It is a reusable plastic that you use to secure your work for stone setting. It is an essential tool I use daily in my... more
This pre-order has come to an end but if you ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ข๐ง๐๐ฅ๐ฎ๐๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐ฐ๐จ๐ซ๐๐ฌ โ๐๐๐ง๐ ๐ฆ๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ linkโ ๐๐ง๐ ๐ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐๐ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ a link where you can press a โI would buy thisโ button. Thank you everyone for your support!! โฃ The 2024 design was created by designer... more
We have a WINNER, congrats ๐ to @egoelements!!!!! Win $250 of silver solderables + charms from @ninadesignsjewelry โฃโฃ To enter:โฃโฃ โฃโฃ ๐ ๐จ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐จ๐ฐ @ninadesignsjewelry โฃโฃ ๐๐๐ ๐ ๐ฃ๐๐ฐ๐๐ฅ๐๐ซ (๐๐๐๐ก ๐ฌ๐๐ฉ๐๐ซ๐๐ญ๐ ๐ญ๐๐ ๐ข๐ฌ ๐จ๐ง๐ ๐๐ง๐ญ๐ซ๐ฒ)โฃโฃ โฃโฃ Who is Nina Designs? A woman owned... more
Here is a hinge tip from @meritmade - โHow I create a tiny hinge!! I used a piece of pencil lead to stabilize the offset knuckles for soldering. Offsetting the knuckles makes sure you have them spaced correctly without running the risk of soldering... more
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
