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DIY Soldering Tweezers From Steel Paper Clips
@irenezaerajoyas makes tiny soldering tweezers by annealing steel paper clips, flattening the tips and bending them with pliers.
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These #DIY paper clip tweezers are AMAZING from @irenezaerajoyas - βI make tiny tweezers from steel paper clips to help me hold small things while soldering. I learned this from a teacher. π Super easy! To make just anneal them, hammer the tips slightly to flatten them, then bend them with your pliers!β Thank you so much for sending this ππ»π #metalsmithsociety #jewelrytools #solderingtools #soldering #jewelrysoldering #ladysmith #instasmithy #jewelrycommunity
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