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Jewelry Making Tips with Metalsmith Society
Metalsmith Society is a community on Instagram where jewelers share jewelry making tips. On this podcast Metalsmith Society founder and author Corkie Bolton discusses tips from the Instagram page, provider deeper insights, answers questions, and highlights bonus content often shared by community members in the comment section.
Episodes
22 episodes
Biggest Challenges of Jewelers Today With Special Guest Liz Kantner
In today’s episode I will be discussing some of the challenges independent jewelers face today with special guest Liz Kantner. We chat about high gold costs, doing trade shows and social media struggles.Liz Kantner is passionate about wo...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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35:22
Thinking Outside The Box With Special Guest Nicole Ringgold
In today’s episode I will be discussing thinking outside the box when it comes to jewelry making with special guest Nicole Ringgold.Nicole is a jeweler who creates amazing botanical and nature inspired jewelry. She has been a full time ...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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Selling Niche Jewelry With Special Guest Acid Queen Jewelry
In this week’s episode I will be discussing how to sell niche jewelry with confidence with my special guest Alex Camacho of Acid Queen Jewelry. Alex crafts unique statement pieces and every day armor inspired by art nouveau, nature, and mystici...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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23:57
Using ManyChat As A Jeweler
In today’s episode I want to discuss ManyChat a social media tool I have been using for over a year and it has been a game changer! It allows me to create automations on Instagram that drive email subscribers, sales and more.Sign up for ...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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11:25
Using Patreon As A Jeweler with Special Guest Emily Marquis
In today’s episode, I will be discussing how you can use the Patreon platform as a jeweler with special guest Emily Marquis. Emily has 17 years of experience and is a second generation jeweler. Her business Emily Marquis Designs which she runs ...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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37:49
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Refining Metal As A Jeweler
In today’s episode, I will be discussing the importance of refining precious metals as a jeweler. If you are working in silver, even in small amounts as a hobbyist or student this episode will have very important information. Collecting metal d...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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15:26
Selling $8000 During An Instagram Live With Special Guest Chelsea Leigh
In today’s episode, I will be discussing how to sell your jewelry during an Instagram live with special guest Chelsea Leigh Jewelry. Chelsea makes each piece of jewelry from her home studio in North Carolina, she has been a full-time jeweler fo...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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22:13
Preventing Rust On Jewelry Tools
In today’s episode, I will be discussing how to prevent rust on your jewelry tools and what to do when you do discover rust. You’re not gonna panic, I got you! Preventing your jewelry tools from rusting is essential for maintaining their qualit...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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8:13
Organizing Jewelry Making Materials
In today’s episode I am discussing some tips to organize your sheet metal, wires, chains and other materials for Jewelry! Join my Patreon community for exclusive discounts, monthly giveaways and more!
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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10:12
Selling Your Jewelry Through Instagram With Special Guest The Wild Pine
In today's episode I will be discussing four tips for selling your jewelry using Instagram with special guest Laura Niblack. Laura is @thewildpine on Instagram, she currently has over 56,000 ...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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27:38
Getting Started Making Jewelry
In today’s episode I want to talk to beginner jewelers and folks who are interested in getting started. I am going to provide resources for where to find classes in person and online plus basic tools and equipment. Materials to get started, saf...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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15:03
When Instagram Posts Go Viral
In today’s episode I am going to talk about some of our tips that went viral with millions of views. What made them go viral, what happened as a result of them going viral and I’m going to share the experiences of two women in our community tha...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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16:49
Modifying Jewelry Tools
On today's episode, we're going to explore a topic that's sure to be of interest to every jewelry maker out there. Have you ever found yourself frustrated with your tools, wishing they could just work a little bit better for you? Well, you're i...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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12:43
Bezel Tips
In today’s episode I am going to share some tips about bezels, how to prevent your stones from getting stuck before you’re ready to set, what to do if they do get stuck. I’ll cover what to do if a bezel is too short or too tall, or too snug! I’...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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15:23
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Safety First
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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10:33
In Solder We Trust
In today’s episode I will be discussing soldering tips! How you can use potatoes and pennies as soldering props but I’ll explain why you can’t use just any penny!Today’s podcast sponsor is Sandgren clogs. They have become my favorite fo...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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10:10
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Photographing Jewelry Is Hard
In today’s episode I am going to share my top tips for photographing your jewelry to sell and I will also be sharing inexpensive photography hacks that have been shared by our community over the years.Today’s episode sponsor is Replica ...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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10:43
The Tip Made Me Buy It
In today’s episode I am discussing some of the product recommendations shared by our community that I purchased as soon as they sent me the tip. Everything from a mini vacuum that collects your precious metal dust, wooden storage drawers for yo...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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10:25
I'm Not A Gold Expert
In today's episode I am talking about working in gold, and how it differs from silver. I will be sharing some tips and considerations so you start experimenting with confidence!Checkout Dovetail Workwear my favorite pants and coveralls ...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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12:06
Stamping Drama
In today’s episode I am talking about stamping jewelry which appears… deceptively simple. I will talk about tools, best practices and share some of the awesome tips our community has shared over the years.You can create your own custom ...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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11:17
Using A Toothbrush To Set A Stone
In today’s episode I will be discussing soldering clay, using a toothbrush to set stones, and using nail polish on your saw blades.Be sure to check out my book, Metalsmith Society’s Guide To Jewelry Making. Available internationally and...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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