SAFETY

  1. USING A PULSE ARC WELDER FOR JEWELRY MAKING

    With my traditional jewelry-making background, I’ve discovered that tools like a pulse arc welder are true game-changers for jewelry making. As someone...

  2. METALSMITH SOCIETY'S 2024 HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE FOR JEWELRY MAKERS

    Welcome to my annual gift guide for jewelry makers where I share the best holiday gifts for jewelers! I look forward to curating this list...

  3. METALSMITH SOCIETY'S 2023 HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE FOR JEWELERS

    Please note: This Gift Guide For Jewelers contains some affiliate links, all are products I have personally used, love and wanted to share.  This is...

  4. HOW TO START AN ONLINE STORE WITH PRINTFUL

    Over the years I have coached several people on using Printful to create merch for their small businesses. Who doesn't love passive income?!? I...

  5. TIPS FOR SETTING UP YOUR JEWELRY STUDIO

    Setting up your jewelry studio can seem like a daunting task, if you are fortunate to have a bit of space where should everything go...

  6. METALSMITH SOCIETY'S 2022 HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE

    Please note: This Gift Guide For Jewelers contains some affiliate links, all are products I have personally used, love and wanted to share. This is...

  7. PHOTOGRAPHING YOUR JEWELRY TO SELL ONLINE

    If you've found this article after googling "how to photograph jewelry to sell online", WELCOME! As someone who handles every aspect of my jewelry...

  8. FINDING A CASTER FOR JEWELRY MAKING

    If you've found this article you may be on the hunt to find a caster to help with your jewelry making. Perhaps you need...

  9. LET'S START YOUR EMAIL LIST TODAY!

    Starting an email list can seem daunting. I often talk to jewelers (and other makers) who want to start an email list because they know...

  10. METALSMITH SOCIETY GOODS

    I'm super exciting to be offering some merchandise with the amazing logos that were created for Metalsmith Society by designer Simon Beale (follow him...

  11. WHY I CREATED METALSMITH SOCIETY

    Metalsmith Society's origin story is fairly recent! In early 2018 I was feeling a bit frustrated with Instagram. I was putting tons of effort...

  12. HOW TO MAKE PERFECT SILVER BALLS FOR JEWELRY MAKING

    This week on Metalsmith Society I posted a fantastic tip from @jessicajo_designs about making perfect silver balls. I thought I would recap some of...

  13. ASK METALSMITH SOCIETY - WHEN YOUR SOLDER IS BLACK AND WON’T FLOW

    Recently a member of the Metalsmith Society community contacted me because they were having a soldering issue and were looking for some feedback. Their medium...

  14. WHAT TO CONSIDER WHEN PRICING YOUR JEWELRY

    *Updated 7/15/22 While we all have different approaches, pricing our jewelry collections should have one main goal and that is to make...

  15. METALSMITH SOCIETY VISITS MOLLY AVELLAR JEWELRY

    METALSMITH SOCIETY VISITS  MOLLY AVELLAR JEWELRY I had the absolute pleasure of visiting the studio of  Molly Avellar during my recent vacation to Cape Cod...

  16. JEWELRY STUDIO SAFETY WHILE PREGNANT

    I'm going to go ahead and start this article with a disclaimer: if you become pregnant and have any concerns regarding your safety or...

  17. METALSMITH SOCIETY PRONG SETTING CHALLENGE

    METALSMITH SOCIETY PRONG CHALLENGE Every month over at  Metalsmith Society a new project theme is announced for the #metalsmithchallenge. The purpose is to have fun...

  18. HOW TO CHOOSE A TORCH FOR JEWELRY MAKING

    HOW TO CHOOSE A TORCH FOR JEWELRY MAKING *Updated 3/23/2020 this post contains some affiliate links. Also this article still ROCKS almost two...

  19. WHAT TOOLS TO BUY TO GET STARTED MAKING JEWELRY

    Since Metalsmith Society's creation in early 2018 I have received regular messages from aspiring jewelers who want to know: what tools do I recommend...

  20. METALSMITH SOCIETY VISITS SINEAD CLEARY JEWELRY

    Metalsmith Society Visits Sinead Cleary Jewelry While on my recent vacation in New Hampshire I was able to meet Sinead Cleary and visit her lovely...

  21. TOP TIPS FOR USING YOUR JEWELRY TUMBLER

    This month, I received a Lortone Tumbler from @seattlefindings (an awesome jewelry supply company, check them out! ) After having the opportunity to play with this...

  22. HOW TO CREATE THE RIGHT SIZE BEZEL FOR YOUR STONE

    While there is no absolute formula or answer to what size bezel is needed (because there are so many uniquely cut stones) our friend Jessica...

  23. HOW TO FEEL CONFIDENT YOU ARE SAFELY USING YOUR JEWELERS TORCH

    Something I constantly hear amongst beginners, students and people within our Instagram community is that they are nervous to operate and store a jewelers torch...

  24. METALSMITH SOCIETY VISITS THE WILD PINE

    Laura and I met on a sidewalk in downtown Dedham, MA and immediately hugged it out. She has a super friendly and open personality much...

  25. WHY I CHOSE SHOPIFY FOR MY ONLINE JEWELRY STORE

    This article contains an affiliate link for Shopify, and my honest opinions. *Update 7/13/2022 Prices in this article may no longer be accurate...

METALSMITH SOCIETY'S TOP SAFETY TIPS

METALSMITH SOCIETY'S TOP SAFETY TIPS

Corkie Bolton

Corkie Bolton 09/20/2019 11:39am 13 minute read

SAFETY

HOW TO FEEL CONFIDENT YOU ARE SAFELY USING YOUR JEWELERS TORCH

HOW TO FEEL CONFIDENT YOU ARE SAFELY USING YOUR JEWELERS TORCH

01/26/2019 9:18pm 4 minute read

BEGINNERS | SAFETY

JEWELRY STUDIO SAFETY WHILE PREGNANT

JEWELRY STUDIO SAFETY WHILE PREGNANT

Corkie Bolton

Corkie Bolton 05/31/2018 2:29pm 6 minute read

SAFETY

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