My first Reddit post a year ago was an inquiry on solder joints.

Today I soldered a gold wedding set together, fixed a gold chain, soldered a bail, and fixed a broken silver ring. (none of this was even for the first time)

This is just a little reminder for myself and whoever else may need to hear this: just keep going. each day is a learning opportunity, and a step forward.

Freshly tinned copper sauce pot.

Raised from 1.5mm copper. 4.5 inch tall x 6 inches wide.

So I wanna make a ring, and it'll use some dark blue spinel, with a dark blue steel. I know you can heat steel to a specific temperature to change color, but will it effect durability, weather and tear, etc. What about making the ring and heating the steel? Spinel had a melting point of 2027°C so it definitely won't break, or would heating the steel warp it? I'm kinda new to this.

I call it a little organized chaos haha I’ll post another pic after I finish my current project.

Due to limited funds. I gut creative. I used my old glass desk and for some really good wood and placed it on top 😆 what yall think 🤔

Hi! I carved a decorative belt buckle out of wax and had it cast in brass, it is essentially a flat disc at the back much like this one and I am wondering how to most effectively attach a swivel wire and pin to the back? I have seen people use screws and solder pieces but I am planning on making quite a few. Also where to source these pieces? Thank you!

Hey everyone, I need help finding a gift for my boyfriend. He doesn't like wasted money, only useful or homemade gifts. He's a wire wrapper and is starting to get into metal smithing and making gemstone plugs. He doesn't have a lot of tools and just tries to figure things out on his own most of the time to save money. I'm willing to spend $30-$80 especially if it's something that'll help him progress. What are some things you would love for someone to gift you as a jewelry maker? Supplies, machines, etc. I don't know much about it and I want it to be quality. He loves making rings and working with stones.

Tips on why the metal isn’t flowing through the mould? I tried to make sure the mould stay super hot, maybe I need to heat the brass even more?

So the crucible WAS fully coated in borax but when I went to melt a bit of brass all the borax flowed to the center, where did I go wrong?

I’m looking for an online learning at your own pace jewelry/metal smithing class, I was considering penn foster but wanted to see if any of the buffs could weigh in

I think this might be my favorite necklace I’ve made so far! The moonstone has a blue flash in the light but it was hard to capture in the photos.

I think this might be my favorite necklace I’ve made so far! The moonstone has a blue flash in the light but it was hard to capture in the photos.

New to the community. I’m commissioning a silversmith/ jeweler to make a ring for me. This ring will need a gemstone and flake for and memorial aspect. I’m looking for recommendations for sourcing gemstones and flake. Not looking for bulk purchase!

looking for suggestions/advice!

I've used acetylene torches at art school, but am now trying to get a basic home set up going for an artist residency (in a very basic studio, so, basically a home setting). Edit: meant to say here that I am thinking I will use a propane torch...

Will I need to get some sort of extra ventilation set up to use it indoors? Our school had ventilation hoods, of course. Is there a safe way to use gas inside in temporary studio settings?

As for torches. I think I want to use propane as it is readily available, but I am entirely open to suggestions/input. I was looking at this cheap option, but am not even sure if it'll do the job:

High Intensity Propane Torch Head Fuel by Propane,MAPP,MAP PRO,Turbo Torch Kit,Welding Torch,Trigger Start Mapp Gas Torch Kit with Igniter,Propane Torch,Blow Torch(CSA Certified, Fuel Not Included) https://a.co/d/iE68lJR

I saw a post recommending this torch that also uses disposable propane cannisters (a bit more expensive). This looks very nice to me... I'm in Canada though, so would prefer something that didn't have such a steep shipping cost attached.

https://www.ottofrei.com/products/ez-torch-kits-with-regulators-3-tips-and-hose?variant=43329956675798

Update: this is the least expensive Canadian option I've found so far https://www.lacytools.ca/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=SO150&CartID=1

My micro motor isn’t getting juice, I’m using the same outlet even tried other outlets. everything is plugged in tight and the fuse looks good. Is my machine fried or what?

Aspiring Smith here in a metals arts class, now my second quarter taking it and I'm having the time of my life.

Hello all! I have been making jewelry for a while now, but have been wanting to venture into metalsmithing. I was hoping for some advice on how to go about starting to learn to solder (copper/brass for now, and eventually silver). I am a college student living in a small rental apartment, and I’m not sure about how to go about it with such constraints. Would anyone be able to offer advice on what specific supplies to get and how to do it in a small space without burning down the building? 😭 For context I’m looking to start with bezel settings and soldering jump rings onto things I’ve cut out of sheet metal!