Jewelry Making Tips with Metalsmith Society
Episodes
Production & Wholesale Tips With Special Guest Emilie Shapiro
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I’m joined by jeweler Emilie Shapiro—owner of a brick-and-mortar shop, wholesale pro, author, and educator. We dive into inventor...
How to Price Your Jewelry With Special Guest Jessica Rose
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode I will be discussing pricing your jewelry and common mistakes many jewelers make with special guest Jessica Rose.Jessica Rose is ...
Holiday Gift Guides With Special Guest Allie Perry
28 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode we get into a festive spirit as I chat with contemporary goldsmith Allie Perry about her process for curating small business holi...
Biggest Challenges of Jewelers Today With Special Guest Liz Kantner
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 go...
Thinking Outside The Box With Special Guest Nicole Ringgold
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 jewe...
Selling Niche Jewelry With Special Guest Acid Queen Jewelry
10 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Using ManyChat As A Jeweler
29 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Using Patreon As A Jeweler with Special Guest Emily Marquis
13 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 e...
Refining Metal As A Jeweler
06 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 amount...
Selling $8000 During An Instagram Live With Special Guest Chelsea Leigh
22 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 e...
Preventing Rust On Jewelry Tools
15 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 pani...
Organizing Jewelry Making Materials
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Selling Your Jewelry Through Instagram With Special Guest The Wild Pine
01 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode I will be discussing four tips for selling your jewelry using Instagram with special guest Laura Niblack. Laura is @thewildpin...
Getting Started Making Jewelry
25 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
When Instagram Posts Go Viral
18 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 res...
Modifying Jewelry Tools
11 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Bezel Tips
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 d...
Safety First
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 je...
In Solder We Trust
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 u...
Photographing Jewelry Is Hard
12 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
The Tip Made Me Buy It
05 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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. Eve...
I'm Not A Gold Expert
29 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 star...
Stamping Drama
22 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode I am talking about stamping jewelry which appears… deceptively simple. I will talk about tools, best practices and share some o...
Using A Toothbrush To Set A Stone
15 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Save Your Fingers While Sanding
07 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the first ever Metalsmith Society podcast episode! My goal is to be able to discuss some the most popular tips we have shared as a communit...