As part of my vacation time this week I will be sharing some of our community's favorite tips! Happy holidays and enjoy! Dapping blocks are so useful!! This tip was shared by both @lm6d and @refraction_manufacturing years ago and it’s one I use on a... more
Japanese finger guards available from @pepetools_usa make sure they fit you snug! I have two sizes “B” and “C” If you comment including the words “save my fingers” I can send you the link, a ten pack is $5.95. Out of an abundance of caution I... more
I’ve been running this page for six years in February! I used to share about my merch once a week, it gave me an opportunity to let people know how they could support me and spread the word. It also gave me a day I didn’t have to find a tip because... more
In an effort to take a much needed break and spend time with my family for the holidays I have decided to make the 2024 design available now. If you comment including the words “send me the 2024” I will DM you the new collection with the design... more
Here is a split shank tip from @misjapaulina - “I used a butter knife to open the split. 😄 The key to making a split ring shank is sawing the split as precisely as possible after marking it with the caliper. If you missed the line, don’t worry. After... more
I love to apply a satin finish on my work. These satin wheels from @gesswein.jewelry are awesome. They cost $1.83 so super affordable. Comment including the words “send me the wheels” and I’ll DM the product info! These automations work only on mobile... more
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
