I am stoked about my new KC Mold - it is a game-changer in ingot casting! đ Crafted by Austrian goldsmith Christian Koch and exclusively available in the USA by Pepetools. Comment included the words âInterested in the KC Moldâ if youâd like me to DM... more
Itâs the simple tips that I find the most helpful. A safe way to polish a chain is to do so by hand, rotary tools like flex shafts and polishing machines can be dangerous as they can grab and wrap a chain. I just hammered a little nail into my bench... more
Here is a great storage solution for wire @zil.jewelry - âFor the longest time, I was using those Sterlite plastic drawer towers to house my wires. But I didnât have enough drawers to separate each gauge so a few spools would sit in the same drawer... more
Tips for texturing metal with a rolling mill from @jblissstudios - âCreating texture with the rolling mill is an easy and fun way to add dimension to your work. In this video I use a piece of shielding I got a re-use store, a piece of mesh armature... more
I know a lot of us are interested in working in goldâŚdid you know one of my recent podcast episodes is all about that? In this ten minute episode I go over the general differences between working in silver and gold, they are probably more similar than... more
I have only ever owned one flex shaft so I was super pumped to try the Universal from our friends @gesswein.jewelry I am impressed!!! Itâs affordable ($255) I love that it comes with the quick change hand piece, it runs smooth and delivers high torque... more
Tip for cleaning solder from @lucywalkerjewellery - âCleaning up a shit tonne of excess solder with an exceptionally sharp knife edge rubber wheel from Eveflex. The wheel is continually shaped and sharpened throughout the clean up with a diamond... more
Replacing the brushes inside a @foredomelectric flex shaft sent by @down_to_the_wire_designs - âWhen my Foredom cut out the other day, I knew there was a good chance that the carbon brushes had worn down. When theyâve worn down to approximately a... more
With a little practice they arenât so scary! ⣠⣠-Make sure your bezel is the optimal height, you may have to file it a little lower for the inner cusp depending on how the stone is cut. ⣠⣠-Set the inner cusp and outer point first, take your time!... more
Here is a technique for soldering a ring band that has a gemstone shared by @sarah.jackson.jewellery (have you since changed your handle? please let me know so I can update this post and tag you!)- Here we have a wooden dapping block, filled with... more
Today I was finishing up these earrings and wanted to share a technique for setting thicker bezels (.5mm -1mm) which are my favorite kind of bezels âşď¸âŁ ⣠I am using a Foredom hammer handpick with a modified anvil tip. If you want more info on these I... more
This month one of my @patreon members will win this @pepetools_usa Engraving Block AND a Superior Ring Bender ($790 value)⣠⣠Why do I want you to be a Patreon?⣠⣠Your support of $5.50/month or $59.40/annual means THE WORLD TO ME. It support me... more
Here is a tip for cutting tube from @young_crone - âTo make quick work of tube cutting âinsert a small section of tube in your flex shaft, flip your foredoom in reverse and carefully work the tube on your saw blade. There is a little bit of a learning... more
Here is a tip for folks using a Crock Pot for their pickle from @willowandtwigg -âThe answer to a question I get asked often! âď¸ I originally made this reel at the beginning of last year, but as so many of you have queried the glass jar in my... more
My FIRST TUCSON âď¸âŁ ⣠It was too quick of a trip, and I am a complete amateur but here is some advice:⣠⣠-Bring Cash and your checkbook, some dealers canât take credit cards.⣠⣠-Bring stickers with your tax ID, Business, Address, Phone #, Email... more
For when you need to hold tiny bits here is a DIY tool from @desertmoonshinejewelry - âYou can saw off the nubs of a small clothespin and wrap a rubber band or hair tie around it to hold tiny objects for filing. If needing to hold a tube or wire, just... more
Here is a tip for stretching a bezel from @lucywalkerjewellery right now you can take TWO WEEKS of her classes for free! If you love great instruction and humor comment including the words âI want free classesâ and Iâll send you the sign up!! In other... more
This is jewelry studio organizational #GOALS from @mysticalmoonbeams âI use a file cabinet to organize jewelry wire and avoid clutter.â It looks soooo good! Thank you for taking the time to share, we appreciate it!!! #jewelrystudio... more
This month @pepetools_usa is sponsoring my Patreon GIVEAWAY and one of my active Patreons will win this Superior Ring Bender AND an Engraving Vise! They are also offering my Patreons an exclusive discount code so if you want to consider supporting the... more
Here are some wax carving tips from @dmdmetal - âI use a white or silver paint marker- enamel ones stick best, but can be toxic. I used an acrylic based paint marker. I just had to sand the surface of the wax lightly to make it stick better/ break... more
