Here is a soldering tip from @makeitwithkim - “Do you struggle to solder bigger pieces of jewellery with your small torch? Here Alex is demonstrating how a tiny torch can heat up a super chunky ring with ease. This ring is a size Z and made from 5mm... more
For this #tooltalktuesday I wanted to show off the @grstools Slide & Lock. I would recommend the “Original Tall” which allows for two mounting plates to adjust up and down with 8” of movement. Mine is actually the “Tru-axis” version which is more... more
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Here is a tool organizing tip from @honedbyclairekinder - “Standard construction screws can be used to store and organize tools on a wall. You can adjust the depth to fit various tools too.” I love the look of this too. To be able to quickly find... more
Here is a soldering tip from @violetstreetdesigns - “Titanium clips from Knew Concepts hold bezel wire against a textured backplate, ensuring easy and even soldering.” Thank you Kristin! This is so helpful and I appreciate you taking the time to... more
Today I’m showing some stamping tips with @impressart they are having their Christmas in July SALE. You can save on stamping essentials, letter sets and those cool ring and bracelet forming pliers they have. LINK IN MY PROFILE! All of these stamping... more
Here is a texturing tip from @johnnyoro - “Any sand/ beads/ shot/ media can be used to achieve a variety of different textures. Polish the piece first and hold the funnel above your head and release with your pinky finger. This is simply sand... more
I partnered with @lindstromtools today to show off how to make your own earring wires. These are intentionally simple, add your own pizazz! I also highly recommend experimenting with copper wire if you have some on hand and then move on to silver once... more
Here is a great bench pin modification from @mklahn - “Use the corner of a square file to carve out a 90° angle notch in your bench pin at the top of the V you use for sawing. Cut through the notch a little bit with your saw, and you can use it to... more
This is a little throwback when I showed off the @foredomelectric Bench System from @gesswein.jewelry all these years later I’m still finding it very helpful. You can individually purchase the Flex Shaft Hanger and then add the LED Light Bar, the Bur... more
If you are newer to engraving like me and you’ve created a bunch of tools at class it can be helpful to mark them for identification. As you get more experienced you will be able to look at the gravers and know which is which but I personally am not... more
It was such an absolute pleasure training at @grstools this week with @todddanielsdesigns this was my third class at GRS and I feel I am making some fantastic progress. I started out years ago and it was hard to cut a straight even line and with... more
When I’m filing a small bezel I like to press the piece against these little knobs I created when modifying my bench pin. It allows me to hold the piece securely and efficiently file the metal. Hope this is helpful! There are many ways to work and... more
Here is a file tip from @faephilosophia - “Hey jewelers! This trick is so golden that I had to share!! My needle files always make my hands cramp up from their tiny handle, not to mention I hold them in a way that made them stab my palm. Long story... more
Here is a sanding tip from @thesaltyplumjewellery - “Another way to use the abrasive cord from a recent tip… Remove saw blade from frame. Secure the cord at one end. Feed the loose end through your pierce work. Secure the other end in the saw frame.... more
You can still register to learn to use a laser welder or pulse arc welder in person with @sunstoneweld they are hosting an ALL-INCLUSIVE in Orlando Florida. You will walk away knowing how to laser weld or pulse arc weld for your jewelry. Restoring... more
Whenever you are creating bends in your metal, like I am for this princess cut setting..flow some hard solder into the bend to strengthen those corners. This is a crucial step 😎 this video is sped up a bit but I’m using the pick soldering method. Hope... more
Head over to my blog today!! These are just some of the articles are resources you can find over at Metalsmithsociety.com some of my personal favorites are about email marketing for your small jewelry business, how to order materials for your next... more
Here is a chain storage tip from @thewildpine - “My fool proof method to keeping chains organized & untangled: climbing carabiners! Turns out I was metalsmithing more than rock climbing, so I repurposed a bunch of carabiners to use in the studio.... more
Here is a plier modification tip from @jen_surine - “Here is a very simple plier modification on brass lined flat pliers from @seattlefindings. Any pair of pliers can be altered, but brass lined ones are a bit easier to shape and don’t contaminate my... more
