This week, I received a very special vintage tool! My brother, who has been so supportive since even before the beginning of my jewelry career, sent me an amazing cast iron vise! I LOVE all of the new techniques I’m discovering with this vintage find! Polishing, filing, sanding, setting stones, shaping silver plates, and so much more! Check it out…
I’d been on the look out for one of these for awhile, but wasn’t hunting too seriously. But as soon as it came to my front door via my wonderful post lady :) I’ve been in love with it and using it as often as possible!
I love the hunt for old vintage items that can be re-used – especially old tools that have lost their previous uses over time, but find new breath again on my bench!
Do you keep one eye open for old tools? Have you ever bought a vintage item and reused it in your jewelry like vintage buttons or beads… or found an old tool and used it to create your jewelry? Do tell! Share with a comment below or post a pic and join the discussion on facebook.
