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Securing Sandpaper on a Split Mandrel With Bands
A tip from @karlaurbachartisan: hold sandpaper on a split mandrel with orthodontic rubber bands that slide easily.
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If you want to secure your sandpaper to your split mandrel use this tip from @karlaurbachartisan - Orthodontic rubber bands! “They are super easy to slip down when you need to tear off the end of used paper!” Thank you for sending this Karla! Such a good idea that a few people actually reached out about or mentioned. Thank you to all of you! Your ideas and generosity is what makes this community so fantastic! #metalsmithsociety #jewelrycommunity #jewelrytools #flexshafttools #splitmandrel #jewelrymakingtips
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