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Emery Board to Level Bezels Before Soldering
A tip from @persimmonpearl for evening out the bottom of a bezel with an emery board before soldering.
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Here is a quick way to even out the bottom of your bezels prior to soldering from @persimmonpearl - “I use an Emory board! The grit takes off more metal than my fine sandpaper board, so it’s great when I’ve really got to get a bezel down to size. 😊” 🙌 Into it! Thanks for sharing! #metalsmithsociety #jewelrymaking
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