2,655 Tips From The Community

Here is a tip for when your torch tips get clogged. I originally shared this back in 2019! Thought we could see it again! Use distilled water and...

Comment “BLOG” to have my article on refining which includes refiners in the US, Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, New Zealand, United...

Here are two bezel setting tips from @shinyobjectsmichele “I use a couple repurposed tools that are essential to me. One is a blackhead extractor...

Revisiting how @dangbravegirl preps an open ring band. - “I use my Ikohe belt sander so often that I keep it permanently hooked to a 2nd flex shaft...

Mesmerized by this space efficient soldering area shared by @milestonejewelryllc - “Let’s talk about the double third hand soldering station for...

In this quick clip I’m using a modified nail to gently hammer set a thick (1mm) silver bezel around a piece of turquoise. The putty (poster/museum)...

Fusing sterling silver with @ringgoldnicole - “So many of my students have been previously told that it’s impossible to fuse sterling silver. As I...

Hi 👋 I’m Corkie! I’m the founder of Metalsmith Society. One of the most important aspects of this community is that everyone is kind and respectful...

Here is a soldering tip from @sourtimes.co - “I use a white out pen to prevent/stop solder from flowing into any stamped area when I solder the...

@milestonejewelryllc walks us through the exact steps she takes for cleaning up a resized ring: - “I have over 12 years experience metalsmithing,...

Here is a sawing tip from @d.j.bax - “Use a sharpie to create an even and consistent line to saw around your piece!” This is such a helpful tip and...

Here's a tip for your flexshaft handpiece from @lynn.twohill - “I'm sure you know it should never just be hanging down. This is my cheapie flex I...