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 create automations on Instagram that drive email subscribers, sales and more.

Sign up for ManyChat using my affiliate code: manychat.pxf.io/jewelry

Examples of automations I have used to build my email list for @metalsmithsociety: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C1wtP4lOKO1/

Example of an automation to sell jewelry I used for @corkieboltonjewelry: https://www.instagram.com/p/C7hffwrOrgh/

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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 experience and is a second generation jeweler. Her business Emily Marquis Designs which she runs with her husband Cal specializes in custom and semi-custom fine jewelry. She also runs Marquis Jewelry Academy located in Stonington Connecticut. She has been using Patreon for her jewelry business since 2019.

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You can follow Emily on Instagram at @emilymarquisdesigns and @marquisjewelryacademy

You can visit her Patreon to check it out or join at patreon.com/emarquisdesigns

You can find her jewelry and a link to her academy at emilymarquisdesigns.com

Be sure to join my Patreon as a supporter or with a free membership! patreon.com/metalsmithsociety

Follow Metalsmith Society for all the jewelry tips: https://www.instagram.com/metalsmithsociety

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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.

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FIND A REFINER. Link to my blog article “Guide To Refining Scrap Metal”: https://metalsmithsociety.com/a/blog/metalsmith-societys-guide-to-refining-scrap-metal

Tip 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/4b1jYmo

I 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=metalsmithsociety

The dust collector attachment that connects to my bench pin: https://www.gesswein.com/dust-collection/replacements-parts-accessories/foredom-fishmouth-with-shield/?ref=metalsmithsociety

Support the podcast

• Please 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/metalsmithsociety
• Follow Metalsmith Society for all the jewelry tips: https://www.instagram.com/metalsmithsociety

Music attribution: Stock Music provided by RomanSenykMusic, from Pond5