Here is a tip to help you remember which grit is which from @gabitimm_ - βFinally sorted out my emery paper mandrels, - made a little colour chart with corresponding grits.β Thank you SO much for sharing. I rely on these types of systems to remember... more
Here is a stamping tip from @efflorescentmetals -βI enjoy using an ink stamp with my metal stamps on paper for getting ideas on layouts and getting to share these ideas to customers. Saves time and materials, then once the design is selected I know... more
If you follow my jewelry page you already know, but my book: πΌπππππππππ πππππππ’βπ πΆππππ ππ πΉππ ππππ’ πΌπππππ is now available for pre-sale!! I have been working incredibly hard on this book for the past nine months and itβs amazing to see it come to... more
Here are some flush setting tips + #diy burnishing tool from - @estherkaojewelry - βIβve always struggled with flush setting, but I recently discovered that having the right burnisher and knowing how to hold it has been a game changer.Β β£ β£ To make a... more
Here is a flex shaft tip from @sirensoul89 - βI use the Command Broom Gripper (from Walmart for like $8) to hole my flex shaft hand piece. I originally had it stuck to the wall using the Command adhesive but Iβm a bit rough at times and kept ripping... more
Here is a flush setting tip - apply a little lubricant before you burnish around your stone! Iβm using pepetools_usa Blade Butter and I love that itβs easy to apply a little with my finger (itβs nontoxic) and it doesnβt gunk it up. I also used it to... more
Here is a stamping tip from @beaducation - βStamping detailed design stamps can be tricky. This is our #1 tip that has been used with great success! The larger or more detailed the stamp, the harder it will be to impress. This tilt n' tap method... more
Iβve partnered with @newstoneagecabochons to share a few tips for setting softer stones, using a piece of their stunning hard carved amber. Follow them to shop their huge variety of beautiful, responsibly sourced cabochons. Their Instagram sales are... more
Here is a #diy ventilation solution from @fifthelementjewelry - βThis DIY ventilation idea came from a metalsmith society tip that was shared a long time ago but I finally got around to it and am so glad I did! Iβve been concerned for a while that my... more
I am so excited to have the opportunity to work with this sunstoneweld Orion 150s Pulse Arc Welder. I am completely new to welding and will be sharing my experiences and journey monthly! Setting this up was very easy and I was working on my practice... more
This prong setting tip is from @lucywalkerjewellery - βFor a creative person Iβm pretty obsessed with order! Learning anything is so much easier when techniques are practiced and learnt in order. For instance, if you want to master prong setting,... more
Here is an organization tip from @amuletbyd_jewelry - βOne of my resolutions for 2022 is to increase my efficiency and streamline how I work at the bench. I had labelled my bench drawers by category but find that when iβm mid-project and reaching for... more
Which Flush Cutter should I buy?!? Shoutouts to @lindstromtools who not only make exquisite cutters but we will be partnering this year to create educational content. There is a confusing amount of Flush cutters on the market so it can be hard to know... more
Registration for basic classes at @grstools opens today at 8am CST π¨the intermediate classes open on 2/24 and the advanced on 2/28. You can learn engraving, stonesetting or a combination of both! GRS is an amazing experience you wonβt regret! GRS.com... more
Here is a tip if you use hole punching pliers (which are kinda awesome) from @loandchlo - βI fold up masking tape to make a cushion so when I punch it doesnβt make the circle dent in my metal.β Thank you for this tip! Squeezing on the metal can cause... more
Here is a #diy plier holder from @mageofmetals - I use a rubber-coated wire that can be found in the gardening section at a hardware store. Drilling holes into my bench I inserted the wire and bend the ends.β I love this solution so much! If humidity... more
Here is a hammer storage tip from @silverlarkstudio - βI put my hammers on the shelf under my bench and it is at times hard to see from the handle which is which, so I made marks on the bottom of the handle so I can easily pick the right one.(The... more
Here is a video showing hammer setting with a pneumatic Handpiece from @barnard_fine_setting - βHammering a bezel. This is the part that can be a little nerve wracking, especially with more fragile stones. But if your prep work is good and youβre very... more
#tooltalktuesday these Nylon Ring Bending pliers from @gesswein.jewelry (SKU:1800286) are awesome for bending ring shanks and hoop earrings without marring your metal. Gesswein revamped their website too, it looks really nice! Use our code MSS5 to... more
Here is a studio tip from @wisteriastudiowa - βFirst time tip-submitter here! Thank you so much for the wonderful community you've created. Perhaps this is old news, but here's a little trick I use: Both my pickle pot AND Lortone tumbler do not have... more
