One of my Patreons will win an entire year membership to @lucywalkerjewellery Metalsmith Academy. I also have a FREE MEMBERSHIP available, you are not eligible for the giveaway but I will have other content and it gives you an idea. ššØš¦š¦šš§š āššš§š šš... more
This video was almost ASMR š This is Seat Check, a green disclosure powder I use when setting stones with carved seats. It allows me to see where the stone is sitting uneven so I can incrementally remove material and get the seat of the stone sitting... more
Made in Japan, this Midori Green compound from @gesswein.jewelry is specially designed for a mirror finish (can be used on platinum, gold and silver.) I love that it isnāt as messy as other compounds, doesnāt create black streaks and require a serious... more
Great video from @torbjornjewellery - āIf youāre wanting to include granulation in your designs in silver or gold, Iāve found the best technique is to use a charcoal block and use a ball burr to create round seats in your block. These burrs work well... more
Soldering a straight, centered jump ring/bail every time! This video was made possible byĀ @haroldstudioĀ who sent me all of these incredible castings. Use code SOCIETY to save 10% through 5/12. If you want a link and a BONUS SOLDERING TIP, comment... more
Do you want a code to save $5 off your order of $50 from @halsteadjewelrysupplies COMMENT including the words āSend me the codeā and I will DM the promo and the link to shop! Halstead has thousands of chain options, clasps, earring findings, jump... more
Here is the bench pin modifcation discussed in Episode 10 of the podcast āModifying Jewelry Toolsā from @kellielizabethjewelry I love how Kelli used the round file to create a groove perfect for holding rings and larger jump ring coils. Have you... more
This is why I absolutely love this community, because I am always learning and have folks way more experienced that are able chime in! Thank you Bill Hawkes Reynolds for sharing how this works: āThis process causes a galvanic cell reaction between... more
Here are some awesome #diy wire jigs created by students of @jayneredman during a workshop - āIncrease your productivity by making custom jigs for shapes in wire! Students used wooden dowels, 1/16ā steel welding rod, thermal plastic, delrin and... more
Here is a tarnish removing tip from @kaypeajewelry - "I used to avoid using the spools of tarnished silver chain I have because I dreaded trying to clean them. I figured I would give this trick a try and it was SO EASY! I took a heat proof bowl and... more
Love this soldering tip shared by @willowandtwigg - "This is the method I use to solder posts to earrings! āļø For a long time I used to use serrated tweezers clamped in a āthird handā holder, but found it really fiddly to get them into position and... more
Tip for making a wide ring shank from @thirdirisjewelryco - "This ring shank stencil is super helpful when making a wide band ring. You can adjust the width and length to make it the exact size you want. I usually just stencil it onto a piece of... more
Listen to this weekās podcast! In eight minutes I discuss tips shared by our community for rust prevention and also what to do once it happens. The link to listen to my podcast is in my profile but be sure to follow the show on Apple Podcasts or... more
Craftoptics are magnification eyeglasses that have changed the game for me! If you have been on the fence about ordering a pair, just go for it!! This pair was made for me, with my prescription! ā£ ā£ Working with them allows me to sit with great... more
Polishing in tiny spaces...Love this polishing tip from @suethomascreative - "The spaces between these primrose petal earrings are so small but need a hi shine like the rest of the flower. Pull open a cotton bud and spin onto a small diamond burr and... more
Now is the time to refine your gold scraps with @garfieldrefining gold was 2,335.30 per oz yesterday. šØInsane. ā£ ā£ To order your free shipping label comment including the words āI want a labelā and I will DM you the link! ā£ ā£ The process couldnāt be... more
Jump ring making tip from @brianaharrison_metals āMy jewelry tip videos are always my most popular on the tok, so I suppose Iāll share them here too š¤ I always feel like things we do as artist seem obvious to other like minded folk butttttt from my... more
So rad seeing the projects in my book come to life with this video from the talented @laaracerman thank you so much for sharing. The projects in my book were designed intentionally to be simplistic so you can take the framework and then add your own... more
Dapping blocks are so useful!! This tip was shared by both @lm6d and @refraction_manufacturing years ago and itās one I use on a regular basis in my studio. The dapping block can be used to true up/round a heavy gauge jump ring or ring band by giving... more
Here is a tip for creating prong settings from @jacothejeweller - āThis is a method I like to use when creating āprong settingsā. I use it to divide the tube into equal sections when preparing the grooves for the claws. We do love our bezel forming... more
