2,655 Tips From The Community

For this week’s I wanted to show off two options from @riogrande for sanding the inside of a ring (or other curved surface) with your flexshaft....

If your tools have rust on them use this method from @dangbravegirl - she cleans rust off with a steel wire wheel and then maintains them with...

Recently, we discussed where a ring should sit on a mandrel when determining the size. Thank you to all of you who reached out to share your...

Here is a tip if your steel shots (from your tumbler) accidentally get in your drain (not good if you have a garbage disposal, ask me how I know...

Here is a super useful tool to remove scratches in a stone from @chromarocksjewelry -“This is the ‘Gem Shine Polishing Wheel’ It's great for...

Here is a tip for achieving the correct bezel height from @rosyrevolver (and a GIVEAWAY from @rosy.on.the.rocks 😁❤️) - “1. Measure the thickness of...

Here is a tip for laying out your work prior to soldering from @adornedsmithingco -“I use clear packing tape! I will cut off enough for the piece...

Here is a tip for reducing the noise produced when you are hammering 🙋‍♀️🙏🏻 @the_darksister -“I use drawer liner under my steel bench block. It...

Here is a tip for keeping your sheet metal from getting scratched up while not in use from @adornedsmithingco ”Wrap up your fresh sheet of metal...

Here is a solution for creating your own stepped bezel from @citybythelakejewelry - “For stepping up a stone I like to use a jump ring or two, to...

Here is a tip for trimming excess material around a bezel from @nancyhoytjewelry - “The curve on the old style cuticle scissors are perfect for...

Here is another tip to help you get inside a tight space while bezel setting from @kayinemmetals - “I use a watchmakers knife! It's super thin and...