Beginner tip for anyone who loves making bezel settings: double-sided tape on an index card is a total game changer for holding your stone while...
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Ever wondered how to turn a thick bezel into prongs? That’s exactly what I’m doing here, and it’s way simpler than it looks. I’m using a cylinder...
More →I don’t think we have ever shared this before. @deglation uses a round ball bur to modify her honeycomb soldering surface to custom fit earrings...
More →🔊 Sound on for this one because this hinge tip from @cognac_jewellery_school is SO good. “This is my favourite low-tech soldering hack for tiny...
More →I do this 👇 After closing my ring shank (I used parallel pliers here!), I run a thin saw blade (2/0–4/0, or honestly whatever works for you!)...
More →Jewelry News with Corkie Bolton is apparently now a thing… at least for this one episode 😂 Truly not sponsored by anyone mentioned in this video. I...
More →Tips for sand casting prong settings from @materialmaya. “For those who want to improve their sand casting and be able to cast more complex...
More →You CAN be kind and respectful on the internet. ☺️ I know probably not a lot of people are even going to see this video because it’s not a...
More →Here’s a soldering tip from @alexmalexdesigns for heating a piece from below: Cut a small piece of steel mesh and place it on the end of your...
More →I’m so grateful for comments like this because they help make these tips more useful for everyone. A community member correctly pointed out that...
More →Two charcoal blocks = a simple way to get heat underneath your work. 🔥 I’m soldering a thin bezel onto a large back plate with castings — and...
More →Love this twisted wire tip from @Beadstoflame 🔥 If you want to make twisted wire to use as a decorative rim around a bezel, start by twisting the...
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