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. Be sure to check out Metalsmith Society merch and use code PODCAST5 to save $5 off your order of $30+ https://metalsmithsociety.com/discount ..read more

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/ Start email marketing with style! Check out Flodesk for free and save ..read more

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. Today’s episode is brought to you by ToyBox. They make an amazing, affordable 3D printer that is fun for kids and adults! Save 10% off a printer with code METALSMITHSOCIETY: https://toybox.com/METALSMITHSOCIETY Join my Beg ..read more

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! Be sure to check our gorgeous turquoise from over 25 mines from Turquoise Moose. Save 10% with code MSS at checkout: https://turquoisemoose.com?aff=5 Production tip for applying patina, 5 million views from @scottjamesjewelry: https ..read more

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 in luck because today, I'm going to share some invaluable tips on how you can modify your existing jewelry tools to work a bit better for you! If you are looking to learn all about the tools, materials and techniques to start creating your own jewelry, or expand upon your knowledge be sure to check out my book: Metalsmith Society’s Guide To Jewelry Making ..read more

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’ll also go over a sawing tip, a sanding tip and a soldering tip! Having an email list is crucial if you run your own business, I highly recommend Flodesk. I have been using it for years to create stunning emails with calls to action in minutes. You can get 50% off your first year when you use our code: METALSMITHSOCIETY  https://flodesk.com/c/METAL ..read more

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.co ..read more

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 footwear in my studio. They are comfortable and super cute. Sandgren is offering our community 10% off your order when you use code: CORKIE : https://sandgrensclogs.com/discount/CORKIE Using a potato as a soldering prop from @makeitwithkim: https://www.instagram.com/p/BxZzJeBhZxt/ Grid soldering board tip from @the_alkamist: https://www.instagram.com/p/B9wOGXl ..read more

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 Surfaces, they make lightweight photography backgrounds you can use to get consistent photos of your latest jewelry collection. Use our code: Photos12 to save 12%: https://www.replicasurfaces.com/?ref=ASI4olCoqkWO10 You can find the Nikon camera and macro lens I personally use on the Metalsmith Society Amazon Storefront List Of Photography Tools: https://www ..read more

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 your stone hoard, an inexpensive solution to store your stamp collection and a tool that has gone viral in the jewelry space. This episode’s sponsor is CANVAS Lamp, it is my favorite tool to capture videos for social media. They are giving our community 10% off their order with code: SOCIETY10 https://canvasfam.co/3YQplyl Mini vacuum tip from @rustycreek ..read more