Sorry I missed you guys! 🖤 Juggling multiple jobs and projects. I’m planning to attend the Annual Maine Gem Show this coming Sunday, and I’m not sure I’ll be back in time for the chat this week. But if I am, I’ll log in 🔥 #SmithSky #Metalsmith
So what's everyone working on at the moment? #SmithSkyHour #SmithSky #Silversmith
I'm trying to force myself to get excited about bronze. Ugh. #SmithSkyHour #SmithSky #Silversmith
Painters drawers
The stones
The impression plates, wrapped in wax paper
Hmm, what else can I show you? There are my painters drawers which are great for storing larger stones, and also impression plates for the rolling mill.
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Hahaha same. I think that maybe if it's obvious that you're trying to pull a fast one, like getting something stamped gold when it's only filled, then they might confiscate it to keep it off the market. I'll have to look into it
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Pegboard
And there is my pegboard, of which I am so proud ♥️
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Who's up for #SmithSkyHour later today? I wanted to ask you about your favourite storage solutions for tools/materials etc (and I'm giving you a heads in up case you wanted to take photos to share haha).
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4 steel impression dies in the shape of the words 'f*ck', 'b*tch', 'c**t' and 'f*ck cancer', for pressing into softer metals.
They also have these which made me lol
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Omg. You guys. Dig into the thread to see why Iván created this tool. The video is just a few seconds long #metalsmith #metalsmithing #smithsky
#SmithSky a question (sorry, I know I ask a lot), if you were making a flat pendant from sheet silver, maybe with some cutouts or something, what thickness would you go for? Or gauge - for those of you in a country that uses that measurement instead.
Two silver rings bent into waves.
Bending metal like Uri Geller, except that instead of doing it with my mind I used a hydraulic press. #SmithSky #Metalsmith
I've been trying to write about the values of my business and gahh it's so hard. Does your business have values? As in, a handful of specific ones? #SmithSky #SmallBusiness
A ring in the form of an orrery
I finally found pictures of my Orrery ring! It made it through a good number of rounds in the annual battle of the rings smackdown and show in Seattle. So finicky to make. I'm really proud of it. #Orrery #SolarSystem #smithSky #metalsmith #jewellery #patiTozerArtist
Today's jewellery inspo is Courtney Peterson, whose work I just discovered and am instantly obsessed with. courtneydesign.com/collections/...
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I'm not making much at the moment, but I did make a little something for the @ladypenni.bsky.social recently that I had to keep secret because she reads my posts! ☺️
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I won't be around for #smithskyhour this sunday, but I've been busy on the bench and will be looking forward to connecting with you all next week 🖤 #metalsmith #metalsmithing #smithsky
A mysterious disc shaped silver object with about a hundred holes for crews and I hate every single one of them.
Secret #silversmith business
So if you recognise what this is please don't comment words people could search for or that would get the attention of sportsball feeds. I'm serious. 😬
Can give updates in 1-2 month what I actually did here.
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For those who missed it, this is today.
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International State of Practice 2026 International State of Practice is a webinar series created by the Community for Ethical Jewelry, addressing the urgency of sustainability in Jewelry and Metalsmithing.
Hey, I've just signed up for this webinar tomorrow, thought you guys might be interested too. The link to register and for more info is below (they asked we don't share the zoom details so I crossed them out)
ethicaljewelry.org/internationa...
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ooh, and another question, have you heard of Rinderr? I have been told it's like Tinder but for rings 😂. Looks interesting! www.rinderr.com/en #SmithSky #Silversmith #Metalsmith #Goldmsith
Makers - when you price your pieces, and you work out your time do you include design time, or only making time?
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I'm hearing a lot of people talking about making with bronze lately. Would love to hear what people think of it? #SmithSky #Silversmith #Metalsmith #Goldmsith
in case anyone on #SmithSky wants to send a little love to this project - it’s a gorgeous Bronze Age (but gold!) piece that the UK Stoke-on-Trent Museums are trying to keep in the public sphere. (I checked last monday and they got some extra time - every tiny bit helps I'm sure) #goldsmithing
Me: Hey I know, I'll make a botanical collection, that will be nice
Me, 3 days later: Must learn everything there is to know about the mathmatics of fractal branching before I can proceed
Why am I like this 😭
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#SmithSky The podcast that my academy has put out did an episode this week on dealing with the rising cost of metal - thought it might be useful to you guys. www.jewellersacademy.com/blog/running... #Silversmith #Metalsmith #Goldsmith
Here’s the finished ring! The story is, my customer got Australian opal earrings from her son. She was sad that she wasn’t able to admire the opals while she was wearing them, so her solution was to make a thumb ring. That way she can see them all the time. #customjewelry #silversmith #smithsky
gotta run now but thanks all for the book tips! i'll be looking forward to future #SmithSky therapy sessions 🤣
Or maybe it's just that we're all totally fed up with *waves arms around at everything* and are desperate for something in our lives we can have some control over? Or maybe something in the stars too ☺️ ✨ #SmithSky
That's a good one too! I have it in PDF I think, I'll pop it in my shared drive if I find it and will DM you a link and you can have a look. A similar book is the Complete Metalsmith by Tim McGreight. I wouldn't be without it. #SmithSky
