Safety First

Jewelry Making Tips with Metalsmith Society

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

1. Intro and sponsor with discount code (00:00:00)

2. What are you wearing? (00:01:36)

3. Protecting your eyes with safety googles (00:02:27)

4. Ear production via 3M earmuffs (00:03:23)

5. Consider wearing an apron or coverall (00:04:13)

6. Keep a fully stocked first aid kit in your studio (00:04:48)

7. Fire extinguisher at the ready! (00:04:54)

8. Buy Eco Jewelry Handbook by Christine Dhein (00:05:11)

9. Quick notes on torch safety (00:05:35)

10. Handling dust (00:06:04)

11. Fume extraction options (00:07:24)

12. Keep a clean and organized workspace (00:08:34)

13. Oddly specific, but never ever wrap chain around your hand! (00:08:47)

14. Wrapping up and how to support the Metalsmith Society (00:09:38)