If you are newer to engraving like me and you’ve created a bunch of tools at class it can be helpful to mark them for identification. As you get more experienced you will be able to look at the gravers and know which is which but I personally am not... more
It was such an absolute pleasure training at @grstools this week with @todddanielsdesigns this was my third class at GRS and I feel I am making some fantastic progress. I started out years ago and it was hard to cut a straight even line and with... more
When I’m filing a small bezel I like to press the piece against these little knobs I created when modifying my bench pin. It allows me to hold the piece securely and efficiently file the metal. Hope this is helpful! There are many ways to work and... more
Here is a file tip from @faephilosophia - “Hey jewelers! This trick is so golden that I had to share!! My needle files always make my hands cramp up from their tiny handle, not to mention I hold them in a way that made them stab my palm. Long story... more
Here is a sanding tip from @thesaltyplumjewellery - “Another way to use the abrasive cord from a recent tip… Remove saw blade from frame. Secure the cord at one end. Feed the loose end through your pierce work. Secure the other end in the saw frame.... more
You can still register to learn to use a laser welder or pulse arc welder in person with @sunstoneweld they are hosting an ALL-INCLUSIVE in Orlando Florida. You will walk away knowing how to laser weld or pulse arc weld for your jewelry. Restoring... more
Whenever you are creating bends in your metal, like I am for this princess cut setting..flow some hard solder into the bend to strengthen those corners. This is a crucial step 😎 this video is sped up a bit but I’m using the pick soldering method. Hope... more
Head over to my blog today!! These are just some of the articles are resources you can find over at Metalsmithsociety.com some of my personal favorites are about email marketing for your small jewelry business, how to order materials for your next... more
Here is a chain storage tip from @thewildpine - “My fool proof method to keeping chains organized & untangled: climbing carabiners! Turns out I was metalsmithing more than rock climbing, so I repurposed a bunch of carabiners to use in the studio.... more
Here is a plier modification tip from @jen_surine - “Here is a very simple plier modification on brass lined flat pliers from @seattlefindings. Any pair of pliers can be altered, but brass lined ones are a bit easier to shape and don’t contaminate my... more
@halsteadjewelrysupplies has over 1,000 selections of chain. If you are looking to add some variety to necklaces and bracelets you have to check them out! They offer the most options in sterling silver, but also carry gold-filled and 14k gold options.... more
A wax carving tip from @unmarkedindustries - “These Archimedian spring hand drills are incredibly useful with wax carving. You can use it to pierce large pieces of wax go then slip a saw place in and cut out interior shapes or to get into tight... more
⚡️NEW⚡️The 2022 design created by @lloydstratton is available on a black mug in both 11oz and 15oz. This design is only available in 2022 and you can find everything over at metalsmithsociety.com support of this page keeps me going and helps you... more
Love this before and after from @az_metalsmith - “Organization tip • It’s the little things you do to your desk to make it work better for you. I have other places for pliers on my bench but they always end up in this drawer anyways so why not add a... more
Here is an ultrasonic tip from @wolfmanssun_designs - “A lil tip for keeping your ultrasonic clean. I fill mine with water and add a glass jar with my cleaning solution. When it’s dirty and time to change I just empty the glass jar rather than lugging... more
Love this video from @danacfear demonstrating signing your work. - “Tip: When you piece already looks machined, hand signing is a nice alternative to having a custom stamp made. I use a 1mm round bur on larger pieces and down to a .5mm round bur for... more
Here are some tips on recycling metal in your studio from @susanfauman - “When I first got my rolling mill a few years back, one of my biggest goals was to recycle and alloy metal in-studio. I was able to do small amounts pretty well from the start,... more
For this #tooltalktuesday I am installing the @grstools mounting plate from @gesswein.jewelry if you have a power drill and ten minutes you can do this 🙌 I wanted to create this video for anyone concerned about the install, to show it’s pretty easy.... more
Here is a tip I shared awhile back on my jewelry page @corkieboltonjewelry using the wax from a @babybelus cheese to create a stone-picker-upper shoutouts to @marquisjewelryacademy for the idea and Babybel for the delicious cheese that my son loves to... more
Here is a bezel tip from @hammeredheartjewelryco - “I use this super easy tip to get my bezel joints to stay put. After I make sure the edges are straight, I take some flat nose pliers and gently squeeze the joint. This helps to create tension so that... more
