Tips From The Community

Here is a wax carving tool shared by @argenta.shop - “Cut the tip of a sewing needle and put it in a mechanical pencil to create a wax carving...

Here is an anti-rust recommendation from @dangbravegirl “I own hundreds of metal stamps in addition to the rest of my tools & Froglube saved...

If you are forming round bezels often, use this tip from @refraction_manufacturing - invest in concave and round forming pliers, they are a game...

If you use liquid flux here is a tip from @izao - “I use fluoron powder that I mix with water. It becomes very liquid (like water) so to apply it...

If you keep multiple saw frames around with different saw blades in them @rsalley has a great way to keep track of them! He cuts small strips of...

Want to make your own setting tools out of old burs? Watch these step by step videos from @piecesofstarrjewelry she modifies burs and center...

I know there are an overwhelming amount of mandrels and attachments available for your flexshaft so I thought it would be a good idea to start...

If humidity is rusting your saw blades 😬 @noctisjewelry has the perfect solution!! - “If you are like me and live in a humid climate you are...

Fellow jeweler @coffeycad very generously sent me a few wax sticks he’d ordered in bulk online. They are used for applying rhinestones to nail art...

If you want to avoid tarnish while storing finished work you can use 3M anti-tarnish paper tabs! Just place a single tab inside your bag. Whenever...

If you have a narrow space to sand inside use this tip from @meda.orfebre “Take a strip of folded sandpaper, And put it in your saw frame (with...

If you use a burnishing compound in your tumbler, this tip is a game changer! Take an empty gallon jug and fill with water then add 2.5-3oz (or a...