✨ Comment “send me info” and I’ll DM you a link to Sunstone—plus you’ll save 3% off your order! (That adds up big time on high-ticket tools 💸) “Huge time saver for jewelers” isn’t an exaggeration. In this video I’m using my Sunstone pulse arc welder... more
Got a tiny crack in your metal and don’t want to thin it out by sanding? This tip from @socialjusticejewelry via @thejewelerssaw shows how they use a PUK III welder on a low setting to zap the crack, then gently sand it smooth 💥 The video shows a... more
Here’s a DIY tool we created in @kmbcustoms’ Bridal Settings class at @grstools 💎 that is a total game changer: On day one, we turned old steel or carbide burs into tiny burnishers to polish the inside of our cast prong settings. You chuck the bur... more
Here is a tip for containing polishing dust from @aurasupplies ”I polish quite a bit and have a small shop, so I wanted to contain as much dust as possible and not invest in a new polishing cabinet. So I made an enclosure out of a heavy weight... more
Hexagon Setting Tips from @martindenoch 💎 “Always start with the corners to achieve a nice, smooth setting!” This pro tip will give your hexagon (or any cornered) settings crisp, even edges. I also LOVE the tool he has created which is ideal for... more
🔥 Soldering tip 👩🏭 from @shalondesigns “Are you looking for another work-holding option? Stainless Steel T Pins are inexpensive, indispensable and easily available on Amazon. You can stick them in any soft soldering surface, including those... more
I love this video from @madneeco sharing how they reshaped a file using a separating disc!! “ Resharpening old file with 0.2mm disc 🧰⚙️” Tool maintenance and modifications are so important since we invest so much in our tools as jewelers. I love how... more
Do you need to resize a ring with a stone? Here is a heat shield tip from @jen_surine 🔥 “When I’m sizing a ring with a stone that can’t take the heat from the torch, I love using this chunky gel that acts as a thermo shield to the areas that can’t... more
Revisiting this tip because a flush seam is important when soldering a thin bezel wire, it helps prevent a receded appearance on the seam. Double-sided tape is a lifesaver when you’re wrapping bezel wire around a stone. 🙌 Stick a little piece on... more
It’s a beautiful irony that back when I shared a glimpse of the dedication page of my book, Metalsmith Society's Guide to Jewelry Making, you can hear one of my kids calling out "mommy" --repeatedly LOL in the background. 🎉 This moment perfectly... more
LOVE THIS DRILLING  TIP ✏️ from @henjewellery “The best shaped pencil for jewellery making ⬇️⬇️⬇️ The ones that are hexagon shaped!!! Stabilises the silver beautifully. The BEST tip for drilling a hole. And why lateral thinking is key in... more
Here’s an interesting texturing technique from @lbouton018—such a creative approach that adds character and dimension to your metalwork! 🛠✨ “Adding texture to my jewelry designs is always a must for me. In this video I am using a 𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐢𝐥𝐞... more
🔗 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐝 “𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐤” 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈’𝐥𝐥 𝐃𝐌 𝐲𝐨𝐮: ✅ The podcast episode ✅ Jessica’s free pricing masterclass + spreadsheet download 🎙️𝐌𝐲 𝐉𝐞𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐫𝐲 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐢𝐩𝐬 𝐩𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐁𝐀𝐂𝐊—and we’re diving straight into one of the most requested (and feared... more
🚫 𝗣𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗰 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺—𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁. 🧪 Chemicals, heavy metals, and fine particles (like those found in jewelry-making solutions) can... more
🛠️ Comment “I love a satin finish” and I’ll DM you all the details! ✨If you love a satin finish, you’ve gotta try this combo!✨ I used these $1.39 satin wheels from @gesswein.jewelry to give this ring that soft, velvety texture. The patina? That... more
Here are storage tips for jewelry making supplies from @willowandtwigg 🤯 “My top three storage systems for jewellery making supplies! ⚒️ They’re all made from clear, durable plastic or acrylic so I can quickly see what I’ve got (and what I’m... more
Hey jewelers 👋 If you’re new to jewelry making, here’s a little tip that can make your work look even more polished and professional: a custom metal stamp. I had two stamps created just for me by @impressart to match my new Corkie Bolton... more
This is a fantastic tip for organizing the bits you need for a particular stone setting from @theschoolofjewellery.ie: “A little organisational tip that I have been doing today is organising burrs into the required sizes for flush setting... more
Here’s a tip from @ceemdesign that she credits to her teacher @garyroejewelry “Here’s a really helpful tip I learned from Gary Roe for when you want to only partially blacken a piece. Instead of dunking your whole piece in the oxidizer, take a... more
I may have screamed when I opened this 🤯 A miniature jeweler’s bench gifted to me by the incredible @craigdabler (possibly made by @riogrande back in the ‘90s? 👀 Paging @marknelson5121 to confirm!). I asked Craig multiple times if he was... more
