Really cool idea to light up your bench from @foxtailjewelry - “Nail art? Wax art? Same difference! Great lighting is key for whatever it is you’re doing. That’s why I am STOKED on this solution for my wax carving bench!! This isn’t a paid ad, I... more
Here is a square wire twisting technique from @lbouton018 - “My students always enjoy twisting wire in class. If you want to twist square wire in one spot you need a vise and a vise grip. Aim the flame at the spot you want twisted and slowly rotate... more
This dust collector moves around your studio @lindsayminihan - “A couple ideas for using one machine in two spots around my studio! I got a Quatro Gold Vault for dust collection AND fume extraction during Gesswein’s Black Friday deals – but my bench... more
Here is a saw blade organizing tip from @laaracerman - Paint the ends of your sawblades for easy identification. This trick is especially useful when you can’t remember which blade is in your saw! If you paint the same end of all your saw blades... more
I LOVE this video from @foxtailjewelry and am incredibly grateful for Betsy for allowing me to share!! - “Sometimes the best tool for the job is one that doesn’t exist yet! Finding cleverly inexpensive solutions to the problems that arise when making... more
My engraving teacher @todddanielsdesigns showed me his bench brush and encouraged me to share it with all of you! Simply use your jeweler’s saw to cut off the handle and then use your flex shaft and grind the edges to give it a nice smooth shape.... more
Here is a tip for modifying a bur to set flat bottomed, cabochons, rose cuts etc. from @tuggledesigns - “Transforming the latest @buschjewellery carbide setting burs into precision tools for setting rose cut black diamonds! Grinding, polishing, and... more
Every once in awhile introductions are necessary! I am Corkie, I started Metalsmith Society in February of 2018 (coming up on 6 years!) I am passionate about this page because I love learning and sharing knowledge and doing it with kindness. This... more
Bench pins are meant to be modified, love this tip from @mklahn - “Another bench pin tip: sometimes you don’t want to hold a piece in pliers or a clamp because it won’t give you good access to where you’re filing. In that case sometimes all you need... more
Have to reshare this stamping tip from @everthine_jewelry - “We all thought that metal stamping would be easy, right?! Then you tried to stamp a word... your letters were all over the place, they almost seemed to be dancing. Here is how I get straight... more
Tis the season! I had a blast creating custom jewelry for Lolli, our Elf On The Shelf using my @impressart Simply Made Elf Stamp. My elf is a bit mischievous and I’m not sure I trust them with my torch but they do love to make jewelry and have fun in... more
CONGRATS TO @netcreativedesigns 🙌🌈🫶❤️This video is supported by @lindstromtools and I’m excited to announce their new, AFFORDABLE shear cutter EDGE™ available from @riogrande ( They retail for $24) 𝑳𝒊𝒌𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒑𝒐𝒔𝒕 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒂 𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒘𝒊𝒏 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓... more
Jump ring soldering tip from @willowandtwigg - “Little realisations that make life so much easier! ⚒️ I do a LOT of jump ring soldering for various designs in my collections, and used to just lay them out on the soldering block. But in doing this I... more
Creating a heart bezel can seem intimidating! I have partnered with @turquoise_moose to share some tips to help you get started. Turquoise Moose has a wide variety of heart shaped cabochons and they are offering our community 25% off everything now... more
The 2024 design by @boringfriends is available for a 6 day pre-order so you can have it in time for the holidays. Comment with the words “Send me a link to pre-order” and I’ll DM you ☺️ These apparel options are an exclusive offering on Bonfire and... more
Today’s tip is supported by @haroldstudio a small, woman owned business that sells castings including these fabulous ring blanks! 🔥TIP🔥: when you are closing a ring for soldering and you can see the metal is not completely flush carefully run your saw... more
Stone setting tips from @lucywalkerjewellery - “Since Seat Check spray isn’t available in some countries, Sharpie can be used in a pinch to color inside the setting. Where the stone touches the marker will wear away showing you where you need to cut.... more
