Kindness, community and education ๐ช Everyone is welcome ๐ All levels of experience ๐ this design for this year makes my heart happy. Thank you @beardedcreativestudio Thank you to everyone who has supported the shop. Your shirt purchases not only allow... more
This stump from @dreamsmith.jewelry is in fact dreamy ๐ โI found this gorgeous wood stump several years ago, and screwed into its top edge an old fabric belt I had, at roughly 5 cm intervals, creating pockets all around the stump, one for each beloved... more
NEW ROTARY TUMBLER BY @impressart I think our community has been waiting for some new rotary tumbler options and ImpressArt has delivered. This is a large capacity barrel which can hold up to 20lbs. Their media kinda looks like spaceships and then has... more
Over the years we have shared this tip a few different ways. Thank you @anamericanmetalsmith for sending this (a long while ago actually) ๐โThis cost me less then $20 and now Iโm able to keep all of my stones separated and from bumping into each... more
DIY sanding sticks from @mageofmetals - โI like to reuse my old sanding sticks and make new ones with them. However, instead of firmly rolling the sandpaper, I prefer to score along the edges of my stick with a pointed tool and gradually fold the... more
Organize your works in progress with this tip from @jansartjewelry - โTip for organizing multiples of the same design in my painterโs palette. โ Thanks you so much Jan we really appreciate you taking the time to share! #workinprogress... more
Bonus content for PATREONS/SUBSCRIBERS this will be a two part video ๐ confused about which polishing buffs to purchase. First I discuss the most common sizes 3โ, 4โ, 5โ and 6โ your polishing machine dictates which you can use. Small table top bench... more
Depletion Gilding, a process I use on Sterling Silver to heat and raise copper oxides and then remove them with pickle. This leaves a very fine layer of fine silver on top. You might need to heat and pickle 4-6 times until to heat and the metal... more
Introducing the 2023 design created by @beardedcreativestudio in celebration of our five year anniversary (happening in February) I wanted to create a fun, cool design that reminds us of the best parts of this community: everyone is welcome and we are... more
Congrats @jemmy.rae GIVEAWAY โจ I will be giving away a $100 Metalsmith Society Gift Card to one lucky community member. Can you share your favorite tip from this year in the comments and tag a friend?!? I need to spread the word that TODAY is the LAST... more
Collect your metal dust with this awesome tip from Liz of @rustycreekdesigns - โI have silver dust everywhere, as I am sure all of us metalsmiths do! I had been trying to use a paint brush to gather up all the dust on my bench, but it never got it... more
2022 Recap: PUBLISHED A BOOK! Shared 300+ jewelry making tips on Instagram. Had @lloydstratton design gorgeous merch (final days to purchase that!!!) Studied engraving with @johnnyoro @metalsmithsinvicenza in ITALY, Joined TikTok ๐คช, started... more
Sawing tip from Alycia of @oxbow_studio - โWhen sawing sprues off small components, I like to do two things! First, I use a ring clamp to hold the piece. This allows me to have a better grip, hold it steady, and protect my fingers. Second, I like to... more
Iโm taking today off ๐ but want to say Iโm EXTREMELY GRATEFUL for this wonderful community. I hope whatever you celebrate you enjoy some much deserved time with family and friends and I know that this time of year can be really hard. Have a happy and... more
๐คฃ couldnโt resist making and sharing this. Iโm on vacation this weekend! Who is old enough to remember these guys?! ๐โโ๏ธ๐โโ๏ธ๐โโ๏ธ #jewelers #jewelrylife
Protecting your stone from ๐ฅ thank you Sharon of @dreamsmith.jewelry for this one! โWhen I need to solder piece of jewelry with a gemstone, I make sure to keep the stone from being damaged by the flame ๐ฅ Here, for example, the stone in a saucer of... more
Torch Fired Enamel with @jessjewelry - โLetโs talk Torch fire enamel! This method uses copper shapes covered in granules of glass enamel powder. The powdered enamels are sifted onto the copper like sifting powdered sugar onto a dessert. (but... more
Keum-Boo tips from Erica of @ericabellojewelry shot just for us ๐ - โMy secret weapon in Keum-boo, a brass brush. The most important part of the keum-boo process is having two pure metals to bond together. If youโre using sterling silver you will need... more
