When I first ventured into silversmithing, there were a lot of things I knew nothing about. One of these was polishing. Like many other people, most of my experience with polishing silver had been either polishing my mother’s flatware [ … ] Read More
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2 Part Rubber Mold Compound
The price shown is for ONE 2 part molding compound. Read More
Silver and Stone Overlay Pendant
This project develops skills in sawing, pierce-work, overlay, sweat soldering, bezel-making, stone setting, and finishing techniques. You can adapt it to different shaped pendants with different pierced-work patterns to complement your stone. The illustrated pendant has a hook, rather [ … ] Read More
Bamboo Stacking Rings
Make these fun and beautiful, hand fabricated, BAMBOO STACKING RINGS! This Tutorial has been reprinted from “Jewelry Making Daily” and is by Elizabeth Ann Tokoly This classic, elegant ring builds on simple metalsmithing techniques – forming, soldering, filing – [ … ] Read More
Setting Up Your Metalsmithing Studio
This is a fairly comprehensive list of tools and supplies that you will need to set up your metalsmithing studio. You will need a jeweller’s bench and a soldering bench or fire safe table area, plus space for other [ … ] Read More
Polishing Your Metal Jewellery Pieces in a Tumbler
Tumbling is an easy and effective way to polish your finished metal jewellery pieces. Tumble BEFORE setting stones. A minimum of 2 lbs. of jeweller’s mix shot is best for effective tumbling. Simply place the shot into the drum [ … ] Read More
Mini Mandrel – Threaded
MINIATURE MANDREL - THREADED Good quality, European-made nickel mandrel assures the user satisfaction with every use. This is a threaded mandrel ideal for silicone bullet shaped abrasives and other buffs. Sold Individually. Read More
Mini Mandrel – Reinforced
MINIATURE MANDRELS - REINFORCED SHANK. Good quality, European-made nickel mandrel assures the user of satisfaction with every use. Screw-type mandrel - reinforced, work with unmounted silicone knife edge wheels, stones, miniature brushes, etc. on your flex shaft or rotary [ … ] Read More