Jewelry Making Tips with Metalsmith Society

Safety First

Corkie Bolton Season 1 Episode 8
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In today’s episode, I am talking about safety when it comes to jewelry making. I will go through my recommended  list of safety tools that every jeweler should  have whether they’re a hobbyist or professional. As a disclosure I am not providing any medical advice on this podcast.

Checkout Dovetail Workwear, my favorite pants and coveralls for working in my studio (and garden!) Use code METALSMITHSOCIETY to save $10 off your order: https://www.dovetailworkwear.com/METALSMITHSOCIETY

Link to the safety glasses, 3M Ear Muffs and other safety related products: https://www.amazon.com/shop/influencer-24072660/list/RVNGCRE4YDE9?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsflist_aipsfinfluencer-24072660_V822337WZW939XMMYZH6

Tip for ear protection from @amywingdesigns: https://www.instagram.com/p/BpJ4fhSgJup/

Society Work Apron: https://metalsmithsociety.com/products/society-work-apron

Every jeweler should own this book, Eco Jewelry Handbook by Christine Dhein: https://amzn.to/48eyMM3

Blog Article How To Feel Confident You Are Safely Using Your Jewelers Torch: https://metalsmithsociety.com/a/blog/how-to-feel-confident-you-are-safely-using-your-jewelers-torch

Foredom Dust Collector use code MSS5: https://www.gesswein.com/dust-collection/dust-collectors/bench-dust-collectors/foredom-dust-collector-115v-dust-collector/?ref=metalsmithsociety

Foredom Dust Collection Bench Pin Attachment use code MSS5: https://www.gesswein.com/dust-collection/replacements-parts-accessories/foredom-fishmouth-with-shield/?ref=metalsmithsociety

Disposable 3M Masks: https://amzn.to/3UD7qML

If you have a tip you want to share about a DIY dust collection system you can email it to me over at tips@metalsmithsociety.com, I’d love to share!

Quattro SolderPure Fume Extractor use code MSS5: https://www.gesswein.com/bench-tools/soldering/solder-fume-extraction/quatro-solderpure-solder-fume-extractor/?ref=metalsmithsociety

Technique for safely polishing chain: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C3NKr7iuD0b/

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