I meant to post this back in 2019 ๐๐คฆโโ๏ธ no joke, I have been a solo person doing this page since I started it in 2018 and there are many tips I started DMing someone about and then they got lost in the flood. If you are I were talking about a tip at... more
Here is a technique for soldering granulation balls from @ochre.metals "I can't always get my hands on metalsmithing supplies in my country. Sometimes I have to get creative. I came up with a way to do granulation using what I always have on hand. ... more
I WANT TO LISTENโ and Iโll send you the episode. โฃโฃโฃ โฃโฃโฃ Manychat is what allows me to do this automation โ๏ธ๐ Learn how I do it, and how it can help your jewelry making business by listening to the podcast!โฃโฃโฃ Transcripts available for every episode!!... more
Here is a tip for securing metal while you saw from @jakejacobs6 - "Hereโs a tip from someone with old eyes who finds tricks to help. I glued some leather on two sizes of clamps to protect the silver and I use them to hold down pieces while Iโm... more
Here is a soldering technique shared by @goldschmiedekrauss โฃ โฃ People are always curious, โwhat is the green stuff, and what is the white stuff?!?โโฃ โฃ We use childrenโs plasticine play dough to hold the settings and ring together, then plaster is... more
Great tip for those using solder paste from @willowandtwigg - "This might be worth a try! ๐ฅ Solder paste is brilliant stuff when it is new and fresh, but can quickly become a pain to use when it gets old and dries outโฆ I shared a reel last year... more
Here is a polishing tip from @lucywalkerjewellery - โA really handy technique for polishing those hard to reach areas, called thrumming ๐๐ป๐โ I asked Lucy what type of string she is using here and she told me thick embroidery thread, but you can also... more
PLEASE READ. So often people comment without reading โบ๏ธ Comment โstretcherโ if you are interested in having me DM a link! โฃ This is actually one of my favorite tools (available from @pepetools_usa) because it has saved me so much time, however this... more
One of my favorite production tips that I shared in my book, Metalsmith Society's Guide To Jewelry making. In the back of the book is a Stacking Rings Project where you can practice making multiple rings at once, a fantastic production technique! I... more
Had an awesome conversation about selling niche jewelry with Alex of @acidqueenjewelry you can simply comment including the words: ๐ธ ๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ and I will DM you a link to the episode. โฃ โฃ All podcasts have full transcripts available with the link... more
Did you know I have a blog?!? I hope so ๐ I have an article about refining scrap metal but I need your help! Iโd love for you to share places you have sent clean scrap and sweeps, especially if you are outside the United States! You would be helping... more
Back in 2018 @jessiephoenix so kindly shared this tip for using a magnetic strip intended to hold knives as an organizer for burs and bits. @ringgoldnicole shared this tip as well in 2020 showing how she uses one for smaller forming hammers and other... more
I am so lucky to get to try out the latest and greatest ORION MPULSEโข PERMANENT JEWELRY WELDER from @sunstoneweldjewelryโฃ โฃ โฃ โฃ Yes I have the best job in the world!โฃ โฃ They have added some really nice features, such as a colorful stylus (match your... more
Tip for sawing out multiples from @thenomadicpine - โHereโs how I create these floral accents & templates โฌ๏ธ โ๏ธ First I sketch out my botanical onto paper. โ๏ธ Then I cut it out and tape it onto my silver (I use packaging tape) so it sticks when Iโm... more
Thank you @lainebenthalljewelry for sharing this video of your โpipe deburring toolโ - โA great way to take the edge off the inside of a ring shank is with a deburring tool. Simply run the blade around the inside edge of the ring in a circular motion... more
Comment including the words โthis looks coolโ and I will DM a link to this Mattโข Matter Miter Box & Saw from @gesswein.jewelry. Genuinely a game changing tool if you frequently carve wax for lost wax casting!โฃ โฃ This thing can slice wax bars, rods and... more
Here is a tip for work hardening ear posts from @fire_and_fringe - โWhen you heat sterling silver to solder components together, it gets soft making things like ear posts prone to bending while youโre wearing them. An easy way to harden and... more
Here is a great storage solution for your stamps from @arobwraps - โRifle ammo boxes are perfect for storing/organizing your small-medium sized stamps! Rifle ammo boxes are pretty inexpensive and just one box holds 50+ stamps. I also like to throw in... more
Itโs a question a lot of folks ask. This ๐ gray stuff is called Thermoloc made by @grstools itโs non-toxic and biodegradable! It is a reusable plastic that you use to secure your work for stone setting. It is an essential tool I use daily in my... more
This pre-order has come to an end but if you ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ข๐ง๐๐ฅ๐ฎ๐๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐ฐ๐จ๐ซ๐๐ฌ โ๐๐๐ง๐ ๐ฆ๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ linkโ ๐๐ง๐ ๐ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐๐ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ a link where you can press a โI would buy thisโ button. Thank you everyone for your support!! โฃ The 2024 design was created by designer... more
