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Thank you so much for sending me this unique technique @sophiabrand -“My tip is glass beads when...

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Thank you so much for sending me this unique technique @sophiabrand -“My tip is glass beads when you solder a moving mechanism (hinge). It's easy to loosen them and they prevent small parts from soldering together!” 🙏🏻 anyone else ever try this? Or have another cool method?!? Comment below or send me a DM 😏 #metalsmithsociety #solderingtips #benchjeweler #instasmithy #silversmith #jewelrytipsandtricks #solderingtechnique

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