Category Archives: Tips & Tricks
How to solder earring posts
Learn how to solder earring posts on blanks or other ornaments in this 6-step how-to [...]
May
Soldering Tip
If you need to solder from underneath but don’t have a tripod, there are other [...]
May
6 Pickling Steps for Soldering Jewellery
Quench, Pickle, Rinse and Dry! The instructions for most metalsmithing projects that involve the use [...]
May
Soldering with flux
Flux is an oxidation protector used for gold and silver soldering. Without flux the solder will [...]
May
All About Crimps!
Crimps are designed to work with jewellery wire. If you are working with jewellery [...]
Apr
How to Display Jewellery
You may be wanting to display jewellery for your store, for a stand at a [...]
Apr
3 Tips for Organising Jewellery Making Supplies
In a jewellery making space, sometimes you find yourself wanting to do a little more than [...]
Apr
Bur Lube
Smooth cutting depends on an effective lubricant. Used onto an area of contact between the [...]
Apr
Guide to sealing & waterproofing watches
Guide to sealing & waterproofing watches Watches are not designed to keep the air inside [...]
Apr
Choosing the right bur
Vanadium Steel: Least expensive but wears quickly. Precise cutting. Can be operated at [...]
It’s “Time” to Make Watch Wrap Bracelets!
This DIY project is a great way to update old watches in a way that [...]
Mar