Metalsmith Society on Instagram: "It’s easy to forget that earring posts need work hardening too—but don’t skip it or you risk a wobbly post that bends way too easily 💫 Here are two ways to work harden them: 1️⃣ Use flat pliers to gently twist the post—first one way, then the other. This adds tension and gives a little compression from the steel. 2️⃣ Or, hang the earring off the edge of your steel block and roll a flat hammer over the post to harden and straighten it at the same time. Both methods are simple, quick, and make a big difference! I hope this helps folks in our jewelry making community 💛 Please show some love by tapping that ❤️ or dropping a comment to say thanks! #JewelryMakingTips #WorkHardening #EarringPostFix #JewelryHack #JewelryTools #ChasingHammer #Met
Smithing Society on Instagram: "Huge shoutout to @dont.quit.your.daydreams for bringing the magic again—by popular demand! 💚✨ How to Create a Sterling Silver Signet Ring with Malachite is here to steal the spotlight. Want to craft your own masterpiece? ☝️✨ Join @dont.quit.your.daydreams for Guided Open Studio. Link’s in the bio—your bench is waiting!✨️👍✅️ . . . . . #Silversmithing #MalachiteRing #SignetStyle #HandmadeJewelry #JewelryWorkshop #DontQuit #MakerMagic #JewelryClass"
Metal Smith Tools on Instagram: "Beware! Stainless steel tweezers or a stray piece of steel shot might seem harmless, but one tiny touch and—yikes!—your jewelry gets an uninvited copper makeover. Don’t panic though, because we’ve got a magical fix for this metallic mishap! Here’s the trick: mix equal parts hydrogen peroxide and white vinegar (half and half, like besties). Pop it in the microwave for 30 seconds—it’s not potion-making unless it’s warm, right? Then, drop your copper-plated piece into the mix and watch the magic happen. Once it’s nice and clean, give it a rinse. If it needs a little extra TLC, reheat the mix and repeat. Voilà! Crisis averted, and your jewelry is back to its fabulous self! Repost- @minnow_jewelry_bar . . Struggling to get noticed? Our targeted promotions put
Jessica Rose | Jewellers Academy on Instagram: "Have you ever used the 3M radial discs before jewellers? ⚒️ Come let me know in the comments what you think of them!👇 These are one of my favourite go-to methods for polishing pretty much anything 🙌 I think they are fab, especially for more intricate shapes or awkward areas 💫 If you’d like more detailed tutorials on these and LOTS of other ways to get a perfect finish on your pieces, then our NEW online ‘Polishing & Finishing’ course is for you! 💍🤩 It’s been updated and re-filmed and is the ideal reference library for getting a really professional and high quality finish on your work 😍 It’s available now and is on offer at 50% off until Weds 28th May 🗓️ Follow the link in my bio or comment ‘hello’ below for a link via DM 🔗 Wit
Kristina Bobinaite on Instagram: "Hello guys and happy Friday! I have a full jewelry making tutorial for YOU! 👀 all handmade hammered hoops this time 🔥 When we are creating a jewelry piece like this, we have to go back and forth with annealing and punching, just to shape it right, and to have even bending too! But that texture and hugging shape very worthy, so CLASSIC and so lightweight on the ear! I hope you will like it! 🙌 #jewelrytutorial #rings #bezelsetting #powertools #badassjewelry #silverearrings #metalsmithing #silversmith #turquoisejewelry #handmade #curbchain #handcraftedjewellery #daintyjewelry #recycable #creativejewellery #jewelrydesign #jewelrydesigner #instagramjewellery #instagramjewelry #luxurylifestyle #everydayjewellery #kristinabobin"
Smithing Society on Instagram: "Huge shoutout to the incredibly talented @dont.quit.your.daydreams for sharing this masterful process of hollow forming a signet ring from 18ga dead soft sterling silver! 👏✨ From using 1/0 Nano saw blades to cut the blank, to forming with daps, soldering with precision using hard and medium solder, and finishing with Swiss files, sanding, Tripoli, and polish—every step reflects true craftsmanship and attention to detail. The use of the “Hold it” moldable third hand from @pepetools and a platinum soldering block shows the level of thought and care that goes into creating something this refined. The result? A beautifully clean signet ring, left intentionally blank to serve as a master model for future designs. Want to learn to make your own? DM for details
Metalsmith Society on Instagram: "3 AMAZING TIPS IN ONE POST from @theschoolofjewellery.ie “Struggling to solder a cabochon setting onto a D-shape ring shank? Try these tips: Mitre Block Magic – Get a perfectly flat surface for a seamless fit. Tweezers Trick – Secure and centre your setting with ease. Solder Flow Hack – Place solder at the front, heat from the back for a flawless join.” Thank you SO much for letting me share these are some of the techniques I use daily and can be a real game changer for those that have not seen them! #theschoolofjewelleryireland #jewellerytips #metalsmith #learnjewellery #jewelleryschool #makejewellery #goldsmith #ijsg #jewellerytutorial #jewelrymakingtips #solderingtips #solderingaring"
Smithing Society on Instagram: "Absolutely beautiful! @kiss_of_metal craftsmanship shines through in these hoop earrings. I can only imagine the joy of creating something so elegant, especially inspired by a textured ring with such unique varied width🤩 . . . . . #handmade #handmadeuk #commission #earrings #hoopearrings #silverearrings #silversmith #howitsmade #trusttheprocess #onthebench #processvideo #silverearring #hoopearring #hoops #earringlove"
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