Help please 🙏. Does annealing mess with the process of improving the grain structure of an ingot by forging it.3mo ⋅ nosouldotcom ⋅ r/SilverSmith
I decided to give fabricating in Argentium a try. Box with picture jasper top.5yr ⋅ hammershiller ⋅ r/SilverSmith
Circlemania! Ring carved in wax, cast in sterling silver and circles in sterling silver and copper, all individually cut, domed and soldered.3yr ⋅ Mauve_20 ⋅ r/SilverSmith
Hi! I have some questions about selling. Im Really new to silver smithing And jewelry making in general. I was wondering how you guys going about selling? Do you just sell online? Do you go to shops? Just wondering if you have any tips or can point me in the right direction.4yr ⋅ troll_beast ⋅ r/SilverSmith
First time silversmithing, I asked you guys in December what to make as I was gifted a course. It did it today and this is what I made, thank you for your help, I’m super proud of it!5yr ⋅ chefpower ⋅ r/SilverSmith
Timberline turquoise ring with some copper wire for a border. Biggest piece I’ve made yet3yr ⋅ baby_monkey1 ⋅ r/SilverSmith
Why did this come out of the pickle pink? The two are identical and went in the same pickle pot2yr ⋅ theenviabledaze ⋅ r/SilverSmith
First attempted at cutting and setting a stone. Cut a chunk of soap opal into a nice shape and set the opal into a silver pendant that I designed. Whole process took me about 15 hours.4yr ⋅ slinty95 ⋅ r/SilverSmith
What are the 2 sticks and 2 squares for? Want to get a little crucible kit1yr ⋅ ShotBRAKER ⋅ r/SilverSmith
I have some turquoise from the old Bell Trading post that includes this “punch out” material. Bell took only the solid colors and left the rest. Any smiths have ideas to repurpose these so they can take their place out their with them 50 year old punch out pieces? Silver wire or inlay perhaps?2yr ⋅ AlsRockStation ⋅ r/SilverSmith
Sos! I’m doing this custom, and I get to patina and polish and my patina is showing greenish grey on some of the areas. Does anyone know how I can get my patina to just stay black ?? What am I missing??3yr ⋅ swtbaby_red ⋅ r/SilverSmith
I'm looking for quality 6mm round sterling silver stamped bezel ring blanks, anyone know where I can find 'em? Thanks! =)1yr ⋅ Extra_Mathematician8 ⋅ r/SilverSmith
Recommendations for how to set a very fragile material (shown in red) in silver ring/pendant? I want something as clear as possible to show off the material while protecting it.1yr ⋅ lollipoppizza ⋅ r/SilverSmith
Handcut 14ct gold and sterling silver with rosecut citrine. My latest creation!5yr ⋅ jbjewels ⋅ r/SilverSmith
My First Three Pieces in Mostly Silver! I still have a lot to learn with bezel setting.5yr ⋅ squishytotoro ⋅ r/SilverSmith
My second proper attempt at a ring. 925 Sterling silver 1.5mm beaded wire, 4mm flower cup silver bezel and an inset doublet Australian Opal. I found it really challenging to get the ring soldered to the bezel cup centrally but I think it turned out well. Really loving silver smithing!4yr ⋅ dannytsg ⋅ r/SilverSmith
First post, fairly new and self taught! These are my newest lost wax creations let me know what you think!5yr ⋅ ElKraken6 ⋅ r/SilverSmith
Does anyone know what style of jewelry this is? The etching/how something like this is made. I’m hoping go to learn what the technique is called so I can research more about it. Thanks!3yr ⋅ Big-Significance-191 ⋅ r/SilverSmith
Why does this happen? The bezel seems like it should fit and but doesn't perfectly2yr ⋅ theenviabledaze ⋅ r/SilverSmith
Super proud of my progress on this skill in 1 month! Any tips on how to improve my bezels to be more consistent and even?4yr ⋅ noblesse-oblige- ⋅ r/SilverSmith
Someone recently gifted me a few silversmith supplies after I expressed interest after taking some classes. Came with this label, should I be concerned?1yr ⋅ monstrance-cock ⋅ r/SilverSmith
Orange/Black tarnish on .925 silver chain in less than a week. What caused this? (Next to 14k gold filled chain).1yr ⋅ forrealriley ⋅ r/SilverSmith
Advice please. I keep wrapping my cabochons as tightly as possible with bezel strip, marking and cutting, but I don’t always get the exact right fit. And it’s always hard to hold the strip tight and steady enough, especially with smaller cabs2yr ⋅ theenviabledaze ⋅ r/SilverSmith
I'm just beginning and psyched that these are holding together, but why do they not look so great? I think they need more polishing, burnishing, and filing but maybe I'm not doing those things right2yr ⋅ theenviabledaze ⋅ r/SilverSmith
68 circles, 71 solderings in total. I'm gonna have a hard time letting it go. (Sterling silver, patina, freshwater pearl3yr ⋅ Mauve_20 ⋅ r/SilverSmith
My seahorse (made ~2 years ago). Someone tell me to shake off my funk and get back in the studio?4yr ⋅ lilyofthealley ⋅ r/SilverSmith
Used a thicker bezel strip, but having trouble folding it over to secure the stone. Is there a tool I should be using?3yr ⋅ theenviabledaze ⋅ r/SilverSmith
Hey guys! Does anybody have an idea how to create this kind of eroded looking texture? It looks wax cast to me but I can’t figure out what tool to use to create that look in wax... any ideas or insight welcome!4yr ⋅ rhiahn ⋅ r/SilverSmith
Some simple earrings I made. Had a lot of positive feedback. Think I might get some more small stones and make a variation5yr ⋅ wildcookie1 ⋅ r/SilverSmith
Three Labradorite statement rings made today. Part of a new collection⚒5yr ⋅ DiamondsandRustMaker ⋅ r/SilverSmith
First ring I've finished since I took my first class in metalworking, star garnet in Sterling silver!5yr ⋅ Galkyrie ⋅ r/SilverSmith
How do I balance this bail so I can solder it? I tried a third hand but there was still a tiny amount of space between the back plate and bail. Is it best to have the torch in one hand and hold the bail in place with the other?2yr ⋅ theenviabledaze ⋅ r/SilverSmith
Been checking the second hand bookshop for silversmithing books for months with no success, this morning I found this! (Published in 1935)5yr ⋅ tonsid ⋅ r/SilverSmith
My 4th time soldering a ring, and 1st thing with a thicker band! No one told me thicker bands were SO hard to work with! Any tips on what I can improve?4yr ⋅ noblesse-oblige- ⋅ r/SilverSmith
How can I make a setting for these polki diamonds? I have 12g, 14g, 16g, 18g, thin bezel, and some 18g 6”x1” sheet...but am drawing a blank. Any suggestions are welcome! Thanks 🙂4yr ⋅ tallswedishredhead ⋅ r/SilverSmith
Is this bezel soldered before or after shaping the ring? Also how is the LOS removed from the silver parts so cleanly?6yr ⋅ RounderKatt ⋅ r/SilverSmith
What processes would it require to make rings like this? She hand makes her rings and I’m so curious how one would go about this.4yr ⋅ noblesse-oblige- ⋅ r/SilverSmith
I just got these files from Rio Grande. Has anyone else seen this warning before? When I looked it up it says this product includes Diethylhexyl Phthalates...freaks me out a little!3yr ⋅ TinyDancer444 ⋅ r/SilverSmith
Some pretties I finished up in the studio today! Labradorite and sterling silver.6yr ⋅ thechronicartist ⋅ r/SilverSmith
How feasible would it be to commission a replica of the imaged coin? Is there a specific category of silversmith that would be able to do it?3yr ⋅ Quexoco ⋅ r/SilverSmith
One of my first silver smithing projects. Definitely caught the bug for the art!6yr ⋅ enchantedappledesign ⋅ r/SilverSmith
I just finished this necklace for my upcoming show. I used Sterling Silver, Indonesian Coral, and Black Spinel. Enjoy!6yr ⋅ hmauree ⋅ r/SilverSmith
Can anyone help with what gauge and shape silver you think this bangle is? I’ve bought a few different wires and can’t seem to get it right.4yr ⋅ Chardeemacdennis2 ⋅ r/SilverSmith
I really want to get into silversmithing rings like this. What are the things I need to know as a TOTAL silversmithing beginner? Is this too hard to get into straightaway?4yr ⋅ noblesse-oblige- ⋅ r/SilverSmith
Brass/solder discoloration-- Idk if this is the right subreddit for this.. I'm new to metalsmithing and my rich low brass with Rio grande brass solder always looks like this. Can this be prevented? What is wrong?4yr ⋅ soupqueen42 ⋅ r/SilverSmith
when you cast baby succulents and combined monarch opal and Australian opal with some hammered texture you get this magical pyramid goddess!6yr ⋅ Misomia ⋅ r/SilverSmith
Beginning my new collection for the upcoming festival season. These studs are made out of Sterling Silver and Amazonite. Feb 2019.5yr ⋅ hmauree ⋅ r/SilverSmith
Some works in progress. Rubelite tourmaline tension set. Native silver cab i cut set in 18k bezel. Im learning6yr ⋅ bit_herder ⋅ r/SilverSmith
Trying to solder a bracelet together, but the heat makes the metal pull away from the backplate. Should I be clamping it down somehow?3yr ⋅ theenviabledaze ⋅ r/SilverSmith
A little sterling silver and titanium hair comb I made when I was a student6yr ⋅ Action-Bell ⋅ r/SilverSmith
I can’t find any tutorials online for how to make a double cuff bangle like this. Can anyone help please?4yr ⋅ Chardeemacdennis2 ⋅ r/SilverSmith
First time setting a faceted stone. Garnet in Sterling, this time i made the bezel wire.6yr ⋅ Spikemaui21 ⋅ r/SilverSmith
This sterling silver kettlebell was inspired by my love of weight lifting! Finished March 2019.5yr ⋅ hmauree ⋅ r/SilverSmith
Could anyone explain how these rings are created? any suggestions / links welcome , thanks!6yr ⋅ -wabi- ⋅ r/SilverSmith
New here, I make little badges in silver, bronze, etc. Brainiac in 925 silver.3yr ⋅ soapintheeyes ⋅ r/SilverSmith
How is this edge formed? Rolled? Wire soldered? And is it done flat then shaped?6yr ⋅ RounderKatt ⋅ r/SilverSmith
Here is my first silver ring with my new torch. The glass is millifiori rod. Also made earing studs to match.6yr ⋅ shark_press ⋅ r/SilverSmith
Hoping someone can help me fix another newbie mistake! I thought my beaded wire had stuck, it seemed solid during both hand and dremel polishing, but after I applied Platinol for oxidising half of it popped up.. Does anybody know if I can attempt to re-solder it if it has Platinol on it?5yr ⋅ tonsid ⋅ r/SilverSmith
My show opens this evening!! I decided to wear this piece entitled The Paleozoic. Materials: Sterling Silver and Agatized Coral.6yr ⋅ hmauree ⋅ r/SilverSmith
The Spectrum - Sterling Silver and Ametrine. This set is in show through the month of July! Enjoy 😊6yr ⋅ hmauree ⋅ r/SilverSmith
This is an 8mm pyrite in a 8mm bezel cup from rio. Why can't i get it to stop rocking in the setting? I'm losing my mind5yr ⋅ sleepy_taurus666 ⋅ r/SilverSmith