This “Cleat Wall” wooden bracket system that @allieperrydesigns created, inspired by her wood working friends is SUCH A GREAT IDEA for jewelers. She simply cut wood brackets at 45 degree angles. You can move stuff around, customize your own holders... more
Using their micromotor as a lathe, thank you @madneeco for allowing me to share! Using wax carving tools, and connecting the wax to a bit and then inserting it into the micromotor is such a great technique for wax carving curves. A miniature lathe... more
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I’ve been playing with a game changing tool from @potterusa their hydraulic press!!! We have never done a single tip about hydraulic presses and I’d love to know…what do you want to see? What questions do you have? Comment below 👇👇 *this press was... more
Here is a polishing tip from @hijacknginger “Sometimes in lieu of an ultrasonic cleaner, I use a @dollartree electric toothbrush to clean my stones after polishing. I normally use soap but didn’t for the sake of this video and you still see how the... more
Steel wool has been a popular material to use on finishing jewelry for as long as I’ve been making jewelry. On and off 25 years! Here is a tip from @hngrained “Just a tip for fellow artisans that work with steel wool! Keep a strong magnet close by... more
Thanks @willowandtwigg for allowing me to share this! “I like this one; so simple but so useful! ⚒️🙌 I don’t think I’ve ever used the pull-out arm rests on my bench for their intended purpose. Occasionally I’ll hook my saw on them temporarily, but... more
Shared this video originally on my jewelry page @corkieboltonjewelry this technique was shown to me by my engraving instructor @laynezuelke and it really changed the game for me because it allows the milgrain tool to distract where the line should be... more
A tip for applying patina from @fifthelementjewelry - “This will forever be my favorite tip gleaned from @metalsmithsociety : watercolor pens for patina! They can be found at any craft store and are a 10/10 for precision, convenience, and time saved.... more
Great POLISHING TIPS from @jennistuartjewelry “Polish jewelry with everyday items from home! Here are a few we frequently use: a toothpick, ribbon and a lollipop stick. Are there any others you’ve tried?” Thank you so much for sending this tip to... more
Ever wonder how to use gorgeous turquoise beads in your jewelry?!? I have partnered with @turquoise_moose for this tutorial. 🫶🙌 Comment including the word “Beads” and I will send you a link, a promo and a link to the tools in this video. This... more
If you have multiple foot pedals at your bench and they keep getting kicked around or mixed up here is a tip from @dannysaathoff - "This is one of the best things I've done to keep flex shaft foot-pedals from getting away; mount them to a piece of... more
Can you tap that heart button to support the podcast?!? If you need a good distraction today, listen to this awesome conversation I had with @liz_kantner COMMENT including the words “Episode 22” and I’ll send it right to your DM (then you can go down... more
Love this sweat soldering video clip from @martindenoch this is done by flowing solder to the bottom of whatever component you are soldering to another piece. In this case it's the setting. It allows for a quick clean flow with minimal cleanup! Thank... more
Warning: I need you take 20 seconds and read this whole caption, I know... it’s a long one. Comment including “photographing jewelry is hard” and I will DM you: -Info on how to win two @replicasurfaces as a Patreon member -Details on the 35%... more
Over 16,000 copies have sold, do you have your copy?!? Just comment “I want to learn,” and I’ll send you links to grab your signed copy, plus options for our community members outside the US. Hey everyone! I’m Corkie, the author of Metalsmith... more
Tips from the Bar Studs Project in my book ☺️ if you are an absolute beginner, try this project! I cut two pieces of square wire and mark the center with sharpie, this allows me to solder my ear posts straight! Once soldered I twist the ear post to... more
Comment “online classes” and I will DM a link so you can learn from Lucy!! In this video she cuts a seat for a faceted stone from @lucywalkerjewellery “Since Seat Check spray isn’t available in some countries, Sharpie can be used in a pinch to color... more
Love this tip from @shimell_madden - “We use a charcoal block as crucible when melting up metal and creating a ingot. The surface of the block can be easily removed/scraped making sure there is no metal contamination. You can carve the shape you want... more
Here is a storage solution for saw blades especially if you live in a humid climate from @willowandtwigg “How do you store yours?! 🤩⚒️ This week I had to come up with an alternative storage solution for my jewellery saw blades. I had been keeping... more
