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 dust and scraps will prevent you from losing the money you’ve invested into those materials, it is more environmentally responsible and if you use some of the tips I’m about to share it will make your workspace safer for you to work in. 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/METALSMITHSOCIETYFIND A REFINER. Link to my blog article “Guide To Refining Scrap Metal”: https://metalsmithsociety.com/a/blog/metalsmith-societys-guide-to-refining-scrap-metalTip for gathering silver dust from your bench drawer from @mageofmetals: https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cr3RQa6rz_7/Tip for getting steel out of your sweeps from @sawyerrileyjewelry: https://www.instagram.com/p/BhG4CmQhe7R/Tip for saving metal from tumblers and the ultrasonic from @craigdabler: https://www.instagram.com/p/B7nrh7ohveu/Mini vacuum for collecting metal dust shared by @rustycreekdesigns: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CmwWMZtrEcP/Link to mini vacuum : https://amzn.to/4b1jYmoI use the Foredom System to collect dust at my bench pin, you can see it in action here: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CeTaue4F7gS/My dust collector: https://www.gesswein.com/dust-collection/dust-collectors/bench-dust-collectors/foredom-dust-collector-115v-dust-collector/?ref=metalsmithsocietyThe dust collector attachment that connects to my bench pin: https://www.gesswein.com/dust-collection/replacements-parts-accessories/foredom-fishmouth-with-shield/?ref=metalsmithsocietySupport the podcastPlease 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 Pond5Support the show