For this #tooltalktuesday I wanted to discuss a fantastic time saver that recently came into my life 💕 the @pepetools_usa Combination Disc Cutter 😍 if you design with circular elements you need one of these. First you want to create a shim, you can... more
For this week’s #tooltalktuesday I wanted to show how to achieve a high polish by using Sunshine® Cloth Buffs from @riogrande on your flexshaft. These inexpensive buffs (based off of the popular cloths) are impregnated with polishing compound so you... more
Here is a tip for those using charcoal blocks in their soldering stations from @rustysjewellery - “Always wrap your charcoal block with binding wire before use. Charcoal can be prone to cracking and making a royal mess so keeping it wrapped tightly... more
If your tools have rust on them use this method from @dangbravegirl - she cleans rust off with a steel wire wheel and then maintains them with Froglube (we shared this in the past but it’s so good we had to mention again) “My steel wire wheel is just... more
Here’s a cheap way to keep all your hammers in one spot from @scenicrouteco - “Go to your local thrift store and purchase a belt, the biggest you can find! Mine had no buckle so it was only$2.99. Then with a power drill, screw the belt into place... more
Here is a tool maintenance tip and some excellent advice from @purifiedbill -“Gotta keep those pushers clean! just like hammers, if you have dings or scratches on your bezel pushers, you will get dings and scratches on your bezels! I use 1200 grit... more
Recently I requested some ear plug recommendations to protect myself while hammering in the studio (striking a disc cutter is powerful and loud 😅) thank you to all of you that took time to reach out to me 🙏🏻 several people recommended ear muff style... more
Here is a method to distinguish cuts of your files or even just mark them as your own if you share a space with others from @irenezaerajoyas - paint the ends with nail polish! Thanks so much for sharing this 🙌 #metalsmithsociety #jewelrytools... more
Here is a game changing method for setting small diamonds from @sarahmcguirestudio - “I use a miter jig to hold thick-walled tubing in place while I cut a seat and set the stone. You can then adjust the height of the bezel accordingly and saw it... more
For this #tooltalktuesday I’m showing two amazing sanding stick UPGRADES from @riogrande (and a little bonus tip involving orthodontic rubber bands 😄)- the first product is the Square Holder for Sanding Paper or Polishing Cloth (Item # 337461). This... more
For this #tooltalktuesday I wanted to cover a tool that a surprising amount of people have asked me about. ⚡️Flush Cutters⚡️ these pliers cut one side flat (forgive my shaky hands in the extreme close up video showing off the flat cut 😅) this is one... more
Here is an awesome solution for keeping decorative elements in place while soldering from @thesovereigncrow - ““ I make a lot of wide bands fabricated with various wire soldered to sheet. It’s hard to get wire to lay perfectly flat when soldering down... more
Here is an awesome technique for cleaning your polishing buffs from @piecesofstarrjewelry (turn your sound on, to hear her explain 😁) she takes her file brush which has small steel bristles and uses it on her polishing wheels when they are in need of... more
Here is another technique to protect a gemstone during a repair or sizing from @flowmke2 - “It’s not foolproof, but a protectant like this #KoolJool can isolate gemstones from torch heat for resizing rings. This is a 20mm chalcedony. The gel is also a... more
Here is a tip for cleaning your space, cleaning your work while you saw, drill or cut seats - something I only started using in the last year. A bench brush! I actually posted a tip about using a paintbrush to clean your bench pin in the first month... more
For this #tooltalktuesday I wanted to talk about Kate Wolf’s Soldering Clay (shoutouts to @katemallerjewelry who recommended this game changer to me) + a tip for holding things while you solder (it also protects elements from moving and from heat) - a... more
Here is a finishing tip for all of you patina lovers out there from @stuffbyana -“When you patina a pair of earrings, it’s always a good idea to make sure that the posts remain silver, for customers with sensitive ears. I use the high shine knife-edge... more
This #tooltalktuesday is actually about two different tools that you can use to create your own burnishers, sharpen your gravers and shape tools! Thank you to @piecesofstarrjewelry who recommended them months ago when I was making my own tools for... more
Here is a tip for making your bezel rocker extra special from @anna.maria.designs - “I cut the leather (from a pair of gloves) and hold it tight over the rocker and tape around the bottom to hold it on. I use painters tape so it’s easy to remove when... more
