Miniature Jeweler's Bench — Metalsmith Society × Pepetools

A pocket-sized tribute to the heart of every studio: the jeweler's bench.

The story

Ask any jeweler about their first bench and watch their face change. It's where the late nights happen. Where a wobbly first solder seam somehow becomes a ring you're actually proud of. Where a hobby quietly turns into a craft. That feeling — equal parts silver-dust, patience, and possibility — is exactly what this little bench is built to capture.

Inspired by Corkie Bolton, founder of Metalsmith Society, and brought to life by the toolmakers at Pepetools, the Miniature Jeweler's Bench shrinks the soul of a full professional bench down to something you can hold in two hands. It began as a simple "what if?" between two brands who love this craft — what if you could put the feeling of sitting down at your bench on a shelf, a counter, or a show table? — and became one of the most charming pieces either of us has ever made.

Each bench is finished with the Metalsmith Society logo burned right into the wood — a small mark that carries a lot of meaning.

Handcrafted, down to the working parts

Built from solid wood and modeled on a real jeweler's bench, this miniature actually works:

• 3 functional drawers, each lined with felt to cradle small treasures
• A pull-out catch tray — sweep your "bench" just like the real thing
• Two bench arms (work rests) flanking the workspace
• A removable bench pin, exactly like its full-size big brother
• A sliding storage tray
• The Metalsmith Society logo emblazoned into the wood

Dimensions: 9.5" W × 10" H × 5" D  · 

Material: Solid wood

Weight: 1.5lbs

More than a display piece — here's how makers use it

• Show, don't haul. Bring it to art fairs, craft shows, and markets to walk customers through how jewelry is actually made — without lugging your real bench across town.
• Showroom storytelling. A conversation-starting centerpiece that explains your process at a single glance.
• A tiny treasure chest. Those felt-lined drawers are perfect for stashing rings, loose gemstones, finished pieces, or findings.
• Display & photography prop. Stage finished jewelry, ring shots, and flat lays with instant craft credibility.
• Studio desk organizer. Corral small tools, business cards, and bench odds-and-ends in style.
• Teaching & demo aid. A hands-on model for classes, workshops, and live demos.
• The gift for the jeweler who has everything. A keepsake that simply gets it.

A Metalsmith Society × Pepetools collaboration.

Pepetools™ and Metalsmith Society™ are separate, independently owned companies. "Pepetools" is a trademark of Pepetools, and "Metalsmith Society" is a trademark of Metalsmith Society. This product is a collaboration between two independent brands; nothing here implies common ownership, merger, or affiliation beyond this collaboration. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners and used with permission.