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I love this solution for holding a split shank ring in place while soldering from @meritmade -...

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I love this solution for holding a split shank ring in place while soldering from @meritmade - She used a split mandrel and binding wire! The split mandrel ensured her two rings were an equal distance apart. As jewelers we always have to be quick to problem solve. 🙌 Thanks for sharing this! #metalsmithsociety #jewelrytipoftheday #soldering #jewelrymaking #jewelrycommunity

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