Here is a tip for making ring shanks from @dcadefdesigns - “Remember making paper snowflakes?? You can use the same concept to make funky ring bands! Quick little vid on what I do to make the wavy gravy saddle rings. Or you can cut all sorts of... more
For this week’s #tooltalktuesday I am showing off my new ultrasonic, solution and basket all available at @gesswein.jewelry but first let’s back it up… What is an ultrasonic and is it a necessary item? An ultrasonic cleans jewelry using ultrasound... more
Here is a tumbler tip from @jewelryinstructor - “Older tumbler barrels may get a little smooth on the outside and lose their ability to grip the rollers properly. A couple of wide rubbers bands provide enough traction to keep things rolling along!... more
Here is tip if you have multiple texturing hammers from @jas_jewellery_ - “I like to hunt for old hammers in second hand shops to add different textures to my pieces. It can be difficult to tell what texture each hammer makes so I label them. I... more
Here is a tip for giving your charcoal block new life from @jwjewelrystudio - “Here’s a tip for all my fellow metal smiths and jewelers out there ! I use a concrete service or an asphalt driveway to clean my charcoal block. It’s amazing how well it... more
Huge thank you to my Patreons @avalunaco & @macksonstudio it can never be said enough how much your support means to me! It keeps me going everyday and allows me to focus my time on Metalsmith Society and for that I am grateful! I recently heard some... more
Here is a tip for a too tight bezel from @jewelryinstructor - “It’s happened to all of us: the bezel winds up just a little too tight for the stone. Wait - don’t scrap it! Here’s a simple tip to make it a bit larger! Use a pair of half round pliers -... more
Here is a tip for stamping your work from @drugstorecowgirljewelry - “We’ve all forgotten to put our makers or metal purity stamp on a piece and then soldered something to the top, like an embellishment. So annoying! Sure, you could stamp out a tiny... more
For this week’s #tooltalktuesday I have a special ring mandrel created by @pepetools_usa at the request of jeweler and teacher Jessica Jordan Coté of @rosyrevolver the Flat Back, Open Ring, Forming Mandrel. This mandrel is designed for making rings... more
Here is a tip for a too tight bezel from @lucywalkerjewellery - “Another great way to stretch bezels that are a little small. Use round and flat pliers (not round and round) and gently squeeze all the way around your bezel - flip the bezel over and... more
Here is a storage tip from @mineralandmine - “I save empty travel-size cosmetic containers for use in my studio. They are great for daily use on my bench for solutions such as luxi and paste flux. Having a small container of each of these helps for a... more
Here is a tip for holding your work while you solder, if you have a Ceramic Honeycomb Board with pins (I highly recommend) you can use the pins to support your cross locking tweezers while you solder! Simple but super helpful! I snapped this pic... more
Corkie here, just wanted to say thank you all for your support, patience and grace! I’m a little behind on emails so if you sent me a tip I may not have responded. Please keep sending tips! As I finish writing the book I can use that support there ❤️... more
PATREON GRATITUDE This is my weekly opportunity to thank my Patreons, monthly and annual supporters of Metalsmith Society! ☺️ I would love for you to comment about something you are grateful for right now. Comment below!! To all the annuals who... more
Here is a hammering tip from @BlueGlassDesign - “ I make dozens of hammered studs at a time. I figured out this little cheat that makes it so easy to do without damaging the posts. After soldering, I use one of the holes in my multi-angle miter... more
Here is a stamping tip from @mineralandmine - “Here are some tips for stamping evenly, straight, and centered! My process, in order: 1: mark the center on the item you're stamping - in this case, a cuff blank. 2: draft out your words (or pattern) and... more
For this week’s #tooltalktuesday I have a solution to help prevent your tools from rusting in your studio, but first a back story…I installed an Airthings Radon & Air Quality Monitor in my studio because my studio is attached to my home and we had... more
Here is a tip for soldering with a tripod from Stacy Goldberg Kropp from Inspiring Metalsmiths Jewelry Group on Facebook - “When soldering using a tripod, turn your tripod upside down and place your screen on the legs to avoid the ring from being a... more
Here is a tip for cutting wire solder from @tossedfoundjewelry -“A simple tip for cutting multiple pieces of solder in exactly the size you need: I use different size metal washers since they come in different depths you can choose whatever size you... more
You can make your own sanding boards by purchasing a few sheets of plastic and then using spray glue to attach a different grit of sandpaper to each side. I created 800, 600, 400 & 320 I used this Elmer’s spray because it’s removable. These boards... more
