Here is a great technique for creating a bend from @metalformsca - “Making geometric shapes from square wire today. I file a groove to make a bend.” This is a great technique especially when working with thicker gauged square rods! As always thanks... more
Here is a tip for holding a bracelet mandrel from @mariannejenningsstudio - “Stick a piece of wood inside the bottom of the mandrel( the wood is larger inside the mandrel and then I cut it down in width fit the vice ( leave a piece sticking out ) and... more
2021 METALSMITH SOCIETY DESIGN ⚡️designed by @anjaslibar I have been waiting patiently for the new year (HAPPY NEW YEAR BTW 🥳) to show this off to all of you!! For those newer to the page (welcome 👋) every year I hire a new artist to create a special... more
Here is a soldering tip from @pam_farren - Cotterpins can be bent and twisted into all kinds of clamps to hold pieces in place while soldering!” I love the curve Pam put in this pin that fits perfectly over the tubing she is holding down. Thank you... more
I LOVE this community. Thank you for being kind to one another and for keeping the focus on sharing information in a safe place! Thank you for motivating me to continue during this challenging year by showing up, sending me tips and for your kind... more
Here is a finishing tip from @novake - “My Lortone triple barrel tumbler is just what I need for my small studio and my workflow. Depending on the desired end result, pieces can go through one or more barrels; each dedicated to its own process. One... more
For the last #tooltalktuesday of the year I wanted to give a huge thank you to the companies that have continued to support the page through sponsorship ❤️Here is a recap of the #topnine2020 for Tool Talks: 1️⃣ John Frei Custom Workbench which was... more
Here is a polishing tip from @tuppenceanddelilah - “Just wanted to share this tip I use for finishing and polishing small hoop charms for my bangles, bracelets and necklaces. I have a set of paintbrushes in all different sizes ( they're my husband's... more
Here is a tip for heating pickle from @stopthemoon_ - “Alternative pickle pot idea- a super useful tip I found when first setting up my workbench was using a fondue set as a pickle pot! (Any ceramic pot will do) I got mine for £3 from a charity shop... more
Here is a polishing tip from @littleoscilla - “If I need to get into hard to reach places but I don't have a fine-pointed bullet burr, I put the silicone polishing bit in my flex shaft and slide it along a file to create the point I need!” Shaping and... more
I hope everyone is enjoying time with their families! I’m taking the day off but just wanted to wish you all a happy (and healthy) holiday! Sending love and peace! I love this community!! X Corkie
Here is a tweezer storage tip from @thejewellershub - “This tweezer stand right here is one of the handiest (and simplest) things. Setting your bench up to work just right for you is crucial. I'm always looking at ways to improve my set up. A simple... more
#affiliate For this week’s #tooltalktuesday I would love to discuss patina! Jax Silver Blackener is the one I often use and here in the video I’m using my crafting heat gun to help it get super black on my plant stand (check those out over at... more
Here is a wax working tip from @northernmint - “I made a lot of rings size 16+ they are huge and I do not always have a mandrel that large nor does my wax reaming mandrel go that big. So, I cut it out with my wax saw blade and use sand paper wrapped... more
Earlier in the year I had fifteen of these beautiful Panther patches made by our friends @oxfordpennant I decided to offer them as a pre-sale so if you have a denim jacket or a work suit with space for an 8” patch, go grab one! Thanks for checking... more
Here is a prong setting tip from @PsArtisanJewelry - “The skamolex blocks make claw prongs so much easier. I go through a couple blocks a month, but they’re only $5 and I make a ton of claw settings for magnifying glass necklaces, so they’re worth... more
Here is a #diy liquid bur holder from @praxisjewelry - “I recently switched from using the stick BurLife to the Liquid version (item #117985 from @riograde) since it is much less messy and I think it works better, but I did not like having to open and... more
