Here is a DIY Stippling tool from @jennistuartjewelry "Recently we created this pair of wedding bands that needed a custom texture. We flush set diamonds into brass rods to create the perfect stippled look!" This is a great idea! If you have... more
Thank you @gerardi_setting_school for letting me share these tips on **How to center the stone 💎 ** “To achieve a perfectly centered stone, the claws must be bent perfectly in line with the four star facets of the diamond table, so that they... more
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Here is a polishing tip from @foxtailjewelry “If I’ve learned anything from my journey in metals, it’s that there’s a tool for EVERYTHING — often times, it’s as simple as saving an old piece of gift wrapping string for situations just like this!... more
Tip for using a Square Collet (Bezel) Block from @jacothejeweller “Here’s an excerpt (from our latest full-length tutorial video) discussing one technique we use to create a perfect, tapered square bed for this particular ring’s collet. Full... more
This is not the post I had planned for today, but it has come to my attention. That bad actors on Facebook are once again selling fake Metalsmith Society merch. 😡 It’s so frustrating when I see this happen because I know I’m powerless to do... more
Do you have any of these books?!? Let me know in the comments!! I have had Tim's book since I attended Pratt 2005 it will always be evergreen. LOVE the ECO jewelry Handbook as well, no other book quite like that! Check out my Book Recommendations... more
Can you tap that heart button to support the podcast?!? Have you listened to the latest episode with @allieperrydesigns oh how we laughed and we only went off on a few tangents 🤣 You can find the podcast everywhere you listen to podcasts, Apple,... more
If you use wire solders, use this tip from @hebel.design "To keep wire solder always identifiable, fold end of wire once for EASY, twice for MEDIUM AND 3 times for HARD. Never mistake solder again!" I learned this in college back in 2005 and it's... more
Love this wax tip from @waxcarvers (comment “send me classes”) to learn more. “You can use paper punches with your sheet wax. Simply insert, punch, and you have a perfect shape every time! I’m using .8mm sheet but this one can also take thicker.... more
✨ It’s an Electrode Sharpener from @sunstoneweldjewelry this tool is not required it just makes your life a helluva bit easier. This tool is for the electrode used on pulse arc welders which needs to be clean and sharp. If you are someone that has... more
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This “Cleat Wall” wooden bracket system that @allieperrydesigns created, inspired by her wood working friends is SUCH A GREAT IDEA for jewelers. She simply cut wood brackets at 45 degree angles. You can move stuff around, customize your own holders... more
Using their micromotor as a lathe, thank you @madneeco for allowing me to share! Using wax carving tools, and connecting the wax to a bit and then inserting it into the micromotor is such a great technique for wax carving curves. A miniature lathe... more
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I’ve been playing with a game changing tool from @potterusa their hydraulic press!!! We have never done a single tip about hydraulic presses and I’d love to know…what do you want to see? What questions do you have? Comment below 👇👇 *this press was... more
Here is a polishing tip from @hijacknginger “Sometimes in lieu of an ultrasonic cleaner, I use a @dollartree electric toothbrush to clean my stones after polishing. I normally use soap but didn’t for the sake of this video and you still see how the... more
Steel wool has been a popular material to use on finishing jewelry for as long as I’ve been making jewelry. On and off 25 years! Here is a tip from @hngrained “Just a tip for fellow artisans that work with steel wool! Keep a strong magnet close by... more
Thanks @willowandtwigg for allowing me to share this! “I like this one; so simple but so useful! ⚒️🙌 I don’t think I’ve ever used the pull-out arm rests on my bench for their intended purpose. Occasionally I’ll hook my saw on them temporarily, but... more
