This prong setting tip is from @lucywalkerjewellery - “For a creative person I’m pretty obsessed with order! Learning anything is so much easier when techniques are practiced and learnt in order. For instance, if you want to master prong setting,... more
Here is an organization tip from @amuletbyd_jewelry - “One of my resolutions for 2022 is to increase my efficiency and streamline how I work at the bench. I had labelled my bench drawers by category but find that when i’m mid-project and reaching for... more
Which Flush Cutter should I buy?!? Shoutouts to @lindstromtools who not only make exquisite cutters but we will be partnering this year to create educational content. There is a confusing amount of Flush cutters on the market so it can be hard to know... more
Registration for basic classes at @grstools opens today at 8am CST 🚨the intermediate classes open on 2/24 and the advanced on 2/28. You can learn engraving, stonesetting or a combination of both! GRS is an amazing experience you won’t regret! GRS.com... more
Here is a tip if you use hole punching pliers (which are kinda awesome) from @loandchlo - “I fold up masking tape to make a cushion so when I punch it doesn’t make the circle dent in my metal.” Thank you for this tip! Squeezing on the metal can cause... more
Here is a #diy plier holder from @mageofmetals - I use a rubber-coated wire that can be found in the gardening section at a hardware store. Drilling holes into my bench I inserted the wire and bend the ends.” I love this solution so much! If humidity... more
Here is a hammer storage tip from @silverlarkstudio - “I put my hammers on the shelf under my bench and it is at times hard to see from the handle which is which, so I made marks on the bottom of the handle so I can easily pick the right one.(The... more
Here is a video showing hammer setting with a pneumatic Handpiece from @barnard_fine_setting - “Hammering a bezel. This is the part that can be a little nerve wracking, especially with more fragile stones. But if your prep work is good and you’re very... more
#tooltalktuesday these Nylon Ring Bending pliers from @gesswein.jewelry (SKU:1800286) are awesome for bending ring shanks and hoop earrings without marring your metal. Gesswein revamped their website too, it looks really nice! Use our code MSS5 to... more
Here is a studio tip from @wisteriastudiowa - “First time tip-submitter here! Thank you so much for the wonderful community you've created. Perhaps this is old news, but here's a little trick I use: Both my pickle pot AND Lortone tumbler do not have... more
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Here is an engraving tip from @johnnyoro - “ How to get a perfect negative of your engraving to trace. By using block printing ink and tape, I burnish and pull the ink transfer to another piece of tape and then the metal. The end result is that I’ve... more
Here is a tip for flush setting: use a little bit of lubricant prior to burnishing! It helps your burnisher move with ease! I’m using @pepetools_usa PepeLube it also works on saw blades, disc cutters and burs! Hope this is helpful! If you have a stone... more
Here is a workholding tip from @jennwellsstudio - “Wine corks cut to the right shape help give a little cushion when holding certain pieces.” Thank you SO much Jenn for letting me share your reel! If you have a reel you want to share please send it... more
Today’s tip is about green pickle. What does it mean?!? When you pickle sterling silver, copper or brass (which all contain copper) small particles of the copper are leached from your metal and deposited in the pickle. After using it for a bit your... more
Here is a #diy bur and bit holder from @modern_mettle - “I’ve been looking for a bit holder that’s durable, inexpensive, and big enough to hold different sizes of burs, bits and polishing tools for my flex shaft. I had this piece of wood cut at... more
#tooltalktuesday Joyce Chen Unlimited Scissors. My favorite studio scissors! Currently on sale for $19 link in my profile! Just sayin! Who has them? Do you love them as much as I do?
Represent with us! I’ve added some new items to the shop! Designs by @lloydstratton give him a follow! Please tag me in your posts 🙏 if you’d like to save 10% join my email list. Link is in my profile! I have a monthly email list as well if you like... more
Here is a bench pin/peg modification tip from @estona.jewelry.tutorials - “This simple tip will help steady your hand whilst filing. Make a slot in your bench pin in where you can place your file. Your file has a saving side, a side without any... more
I’m obsessed with my grstools bench pin, probably the best part is being able to customize it the way you want. I used my saw frame to cut, files to grind and shape, flex shaft bits like wax burs to further shape and create the concave areas (great... more
