Durston Pattern Roller for Patterned Wire and Impressart Stamps
Corkie Bolton unboxes Impressart limited edition stamps, shares stamping ideas and tips, and tests the Durston Hobby 80 roller on 1.6 mm sterling wire.
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Heatless Silicone Carbide Wheels for Removing Sprues
Learn how heatless silicone carbide wheels quickly remove casting sprues and excess metal with minimal heat, plus sizing and dust safety tips.
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3D Printed Cutters for Fine Silver Metal Clay Toast
Learn how custom 3D printed cutters made in the ToyBox app shape Project X fine silver clay into miniature toast with 18k gold butter squares.
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Torch Fireable Precious Metal Clay Pizza Charm
Corkie shares a tiny pepperoni pizza charm made with torch fireable metal clay from @halsteadjewelrysupplies and why PMC suits quick 3D forms.
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Dipromini Plastic Spatulas with Diamond Compound
Learn how tiny plastic spatulas on the Dipromini mini filer, loaded with diamond compound in various grits, finish tight spots on metal and cabochons.
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Rubber Finger Guards for Sanding, Flex Shaft and Patina
Four bench uses for Japanese rubber finger guards, from sanding small pieces to avoiding patina stains, plus sizing tips and a polishing machine safety note.
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DIY Rotary Burnisher From an Allen Wrench for Porosity
A tip from @lui.gewelry for turning a cut hex wrench into a rotary burnisher in a Foredom handpiece to smooth surface porosity on castings.
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Holding a Bangle in a Bench Vise for Stone Setting
Learn how to secure a large sterling bangle in a bench vise with thick leather pads to protect its texture while setting a stone and hammer setting.
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Organize Bench Bits with Recycled Fruit Cups
A tip from @melissapedersen on using recycled plastic fruit or applesauce cups to sort jump rings, scrap, and works in progress at your bench.
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Laser Engraver Layout for Hand Engraving a Signet Ring
Learn how to laser engrave a lettering layout on a signet ring held on a tapered mandrel, then hand cut it with a pneumatic graver using flat and 120 gravers.
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Sharpie Trick to Reduce Glare When Sawing Silver
A tip from @dangbravegirl: run a Sharpie over your silver and wipe the excess so your saw line is easier to see without glare.
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Stiffening Rubber Diamond Wheels With a Disc
A tip from @jennistuartjewelry on placing a separating disc under a yellow rubber diamond polishing wheel for a firmer edge.
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