2,653 Tips From The Community

Sometimes you don’t know what you don’t know lol. Some polishing compounds come in these “push pop” style containers! Nothing in the jewelry world...

Get a straight, centered jump ring everytime! This video was made possible by @haroldstudio who sent me all of their latest castings. I did no...

Here are some tips for fusing silver dust from @thenomadicpine - “✨ How to fuse silver dust ✨ Step 1: Flux + heat piece- I recommend placing on a...

I just completed a week of engraving on rings with @laynezuelke at @grstools in Kansas. Many years ago someone in the jewelry industry discouraged...

Love this balling wire tip from @thewildpine - “To create the perfect ball without imperfections & pitting on either side of a hinge, I highly...

Some really great wax working techniques/tips used by @kathrynreidjewellery as she makes her Horse Nose Ring. Thank you for letting me share. If...

Here is a stone setting tip from @lucywalkerjewellery - “One question I get asked a lot over at the Metalsmith Academy, how do I set two bezels...

Before you use your setting tools here is a tip from @makeitwithkim -“When you buy stone setting tools such as pushers and rockers, they often have...

Here is a bezel tip from @reinsteinross - “When you are making small bezels like I do for several classic @reinsteinross styles, they can be very...

As we approach the year anniversary of my book coming out I am incredibly excited to announce 10,000 copies have sold. This support means the world...

Here is a tip for when your torch tips get clogged. I originally shared this back in 2019! Thought we could see it again! Use distilled water and...

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