Here is a tip for rusty tools from @makeitwithkim - “RUST 😫 So much rust! Rust is the bane of a Jewellers life. If you don't keep your tools covered in oil, they rust. If you do cover them in oil, they contaminate the jewellery you're working on... more
Congrats @anna.maria.designs 🎉TODAY IS MY BOOK RELEASE 🥳🌈🙌 To celebrate I partnered with @gesswein.jewelry to give one lucky winner a Foredom® Limited Edition Anniversary SR Flex Shaft AND a signed copy of my book 💁♀️ you can find my book available... more
For a few years I’ve been using @replicasurfaces when I photograph my jewelry @corkieboltonjewelry and my stickers, pennants, and some other products for Metalsmith Society! This particular surface is called Cement and I also own White. These... more
Here is a setting tip from @haroldstudio -“When setting cabochons that have corners, set the bezel around all the corners first to ensure a good, clean fit around your stone. Using a ring clamp to secure your work is a great way to be able to hold and... more
These are my twenty copies of my book my publisher sent me, to give to my mom and whatnot. I can’t believe I actually wrote a book, if you pre-ordered it should arrive Tuesday (in the US in other countries there is a little more of a delay.) When I... more
Here is a wire storage tip from @rebeccaholt02 - “I use a lot of brass spools in my work and I found this set of bathroom hangers and bars on Amazon that fit the width of the holes in the center as well as the depth from the wall to make the spools... more
Have you been looking for a custom stamp with your logo on it? @impressart is having a promo today through Friday (8/17-8/19) where you save 10% on their custom stamps and Ultra Detail Stamps. They are also offering our community an additional 5% off... more
Here is @sedonarosestudio technique for oxidizing silver! - “Here’s my exact process for getting a dark oxidation on my jewelry! 1. Boil a pot of water 2. Put a squeeze of liver of sulphur gel in a heat-safe bowl and drop your jewelry in (no... more
For this week's #tooltalktuesday I wanted to show how having a pair of Ultra Flush Cutters from our friends @lindstromtools helps you cut your bezel wires flush in seconds. It is so nice and flat I don't have to do any additional filing or sanding. In... more
Here is a patina tip from @sunlightsilver - “A simple little hack to apply patina with a brush pen. Get a watercolor brush pen (Amazon or art supply store). Remove the brush top (these turn “righty loosey, lefty tighty”). Carefully pour your patina in... more
Here is a ring bender tip from @aimeesutanto - “One of my most often used tools in the studio: ring bender courtesy of @durstontools. Handy tip: using half round parallel pliers, bend the ends first to the required curve before bending the rest of the... more
Make these projects with me!! I’m incredibly proud of my book Metalsmith Society’s Guide To Jewelry Making because not only do I take you on a deep dive of understanding tools, materials and techniques but there are ten, intentionally simplistic... more
To reduce “chatter” when using a ball bur, try rotating the bur as you cut. Chatter is super annoying, the definition is: to vibrate during cutting so as to produce surface flaws on the work. So if you can rotate your work (like I am in the ball vise)... more
Here’s a torch enameling tip from @tkiplinger - “I like to torch fire my enamels on a little basket of v-shaped wire mesh resting on an open tripod rather than on a trivet because it is more stable than a trivet. And I always make it a point to wear... more
Here is a plier modification from @mcallisterstudio - “These pliers were modified to hold and close small jump rings. I made them to hold the jump rings in the laser welder so I can put a little pressure on them when welding them closed.” Love this... more
For this #tooltalktuesday I’m sharing a collapsable colander I use to pour my tumbler media into. It truly is a game changer. Thank you to my girl @unmarkedindustries for sharing the idea with me! I will put a link in my profile to my Amazon, here’s... more
Here is a tip for welding super fine chain for forever bracelets from @stonesandfindings - “Jewelry Quick Tutorial - How to weld a permanent bracelet (forever bracelet) with pearls and beads threaded onto the chain, using the Orion Micro Welder... more
Here is a storage tip from @mageofmetals - “ I was at Ikea and saw this 'NEREBY' rail and hanging organizer that was intended for the kitchen but I thought would be great for small hammers, large files and my lighter mandrels. There are two options of... more
I’m giving myself the day off ❤️ my advance copy of my book has arrived. Today I’m celebrating my kid’s birthdays at a lake in Rhode Island. So I’m going to relax ❤️ This book is so stunning and I worked SO hard on it. It’s sooooo thick lol. Thank you... more
I made a flush setting tool from a stainless steel knitting needle and it’s a GAME CHANGER. I picked this tip up watching @lucywalkerjewellery Flush Setting Class, she suggests making one with stainless steel because it will work better when flush... more
