I am so lucky to get to try out the latest and greatest ORION MPULSE™ PERMANENT JEWELRY WELDER from @sunstoneweldjewelry Yes I have the best job in the world! They have added some really nice features, such as a colorful stylus (match your... more
Here is a tip for creating a splitshank ring from @mossrockmetals - “There are so many ways to make a triple split shank ring, but so far my favorite is using a honey comb soldering board that comes with pins to hold my work down (I purchased mine... more
Comment including the words "I am curious" and I will send you a link to this mandrel created by @grstools and it has equidistant lines which allow you to mark a ring. This is helpful when I want to space out stones or areas I'm going to solder or... more
Tip for creating wax stone settings from @sophie.cunliffe.jewellery - “✨️Here’s a simple technique I use to make the base for accurate size stone settings in wax for carving. This technique was developed whilst having a bit playtime at the bench. I... more
Here is a tutorial on tube setting and a reminder of how good @lucywalkerjewellery online classes are. Fantastic video, clear instructions! So affordable for a year membership. COMMENT “READY TO LEARN” I’ll send you the deets. I remember back before I... more
Here is a tip to gently stretch a ring from @southkonasilver - “Sharing this for @metalsmithsociety ! Using a Swaging Tool / Pipe Tube Expander to size up ring bands can come in handy without breaking the bank, super nice for on the go too. Just... more
Here is a clever use for a disc cutter shared by @warped_wire_studio "Creating a jump ring that aligns to a curved shape is easy if you have a circle punch (disc cutter). The fiddly part is holding the little jump ring at the edge of the hole punch.... more
Love this #diyjewelrytool created by @dmdmetal - “to create this texturing tool I used a medium grit diamond cut off disc- same kind that comes with the an Orion welder for shaping anodes. And then I used a blue and then yellow GRS diamond grit... more
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Here is a tip to shape a ring from @shimell_madden “We use a collect block to shape and straighten rings.” Thank you so much for sharing with us, I could watch this on repeat 😍 if you have a little bench tip you want to share please email me at... more
Thanks @willowandtwigg for allowing me to share this! “I like this one; so simple but so useful! ⚒️🙌 I don’t think I’ve ever used the pull-out arm rests on my bench for their intended purpose. Occasionally I’ll hook my saw on them temporarily, but... more
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✨ It’s an Electrode Sharpener from @sunstoneweldjewelry this tool is not required it just makes your life a helluva bit easier. This tool is for the electrode used on pulse arc welders which needs to be clean and sharp. If you are someone that has... 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
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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
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
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
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