Jewelry Making Tips with Metalsmith Society Corkie Bolton

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 for over three years. Chelsea has been successfully doing Instagram live sales since 2020 and it’s been a major revenue generator for her business. She makes an average of $8,000 to $10,000 every time she goes live.

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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 quality and longevity.

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Tip for storing tools with silica bags: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bjj5MWUlM82/

Prevent rust by getting a dehumidifier for your studio, shared by @janeprancejewelry: https://www.instagram.com/p/BjhT266lilK/

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You can also inhibit rust using this tip shared by @dangbravegirl: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bj9oJFVFez6/

Rust prevention paste, Froglube: https://amzn.to/4cSUI2P

Video sharing the process of removing some pretty caked on rust: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CWDqAmmliUC/

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Please subscribe to the podcast on your favorite platform, if you love it leave a review!Join the Patreon community, your small monthly donation helps support me in creating this podcast, my blog at metalsmithsociety.com and sharing tips @metalsmithsociety on Instagram. You will also get exclusive discounts from companies like Rio Grande, Gesswein, PepeTools, Sunstone and many more! https://www.patreon.com/metalsmithsocietyFollow Metalsmith Society for all the jewelry tips: https://www.instagram.com/metalsmithsocietyMusic attribution: Stock Music provided by RomanSenykMusic, from Pond5

In today’s episode I am discussing some tips to organize your sheet metal, wires, chains and other materials for Jewelry!

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Tip for using file folders to organize your materials from @cindyliebeljewelry: https://www.instagram.com/p/CBXydTihUv7/

Using rolling plastic crates with hanging folders from @lyndehowesilverworks: https://www.instagram.com/p/BuTlCpzANr8/

Link to coupon binder, great for storing smaller quantities of metal, I use this for my gold: https://amzn.to/3TPlb97

Bulk chain storage tip from @meg_girard: https://www.instagram.com/p/CIGLeNohejU/

Tip for storing chain with a carabiner from @thewildpine: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CgCb0oXFGRE/

Listen to Episode 13 where Laura was a special guest and discussed her tips for selling your jewelry through Instagram: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2298565/14803445

Tip for storing bulk wire from @harmonizejewelry: https://www.instagram.com/p/COfcWHPhsRT/

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Check out the tip search page and search the term “solder storage”: https://tips.metalsmithsociety.com/tips/search?q=solder+storage&commit=Search

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Do you have a storage tip? Email it to me at tips@metalsmithsociety.com
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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 followers and has made thousands of sales to all fifty states and over ten countries, all through her Instagram page. She has been supporting her family through her artwork for 7 years.

Follow Laura over at @thewildpine on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewildpine/

Check out her incredible work at: https://thewildpine.com/

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Follow Metalsmith Society for all the jewelry tips: https://www.instagram.com/metalsmithsociety

Check out my jewelry @corkieboltonjewelry on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/corkieboltonjewelry

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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, safety resources, book recommendations and even some consideration for those that think they might one day want to sell their jewelry.

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Find a local jewelry making class: https://metalsmithsociety.com/pages/where-to-take-classes

Online classes with Lucy Walker: https://lucywalkerjewellery.com/?campaign=podcast&ref=7

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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 that also had posts go viral. It’s an interesting topic so stay tuned! Stats are from March 2024 and will likely increase!

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Production tip for applying patina, 5 million views from @scottjamesjewelry: https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cp44ODMPkfP/

Dog Nose Ring process video, 5 million views from @kathryn Reid Jewellery https://www.instagram.com/reel/Ck1ZSnUPhxp/

Tips for using a milgrain tool, 3.5 million views from @jo_mako https://www.instagram.com/reel/CxDXFsVOVkP/

My jewelry page @corkieboltonjewelry https://www.instagram.com/corkieboltonjewelry/

Viral video using specialty forming pliers, 6.5 million views from @allieperrydesigns: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CgmbYxxgE4r/

Viral process video, with 5.7 million views from @chelsealeighjewelry https://www.instagram.com/reel/ChXVhgWjbOu/

My viral video I didn’t even know went viral with over 9 million views: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CddWC1praN8/

THANK YOU TO EACH OF THESE COMMUNITY MEMBERS FOR GENEROUSLY SHARING THESE TIPS!

Support the podcast:

Please subscribe on your favorite platform, if you love it leave a review!

Join the Patreon community, your small monthly donation helps support me in creating this podcast, my blog at metalsmithsociety.com and sharing tips @metalsmithsociety on Instagram. You will also get exclusive discounts from companies like Rio Grande, Gesswein, PepeTools, Sunstone and many more! https://www.patreon.com/metalsmithsociety

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