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Clothespin and Elastic Clamp for Tiny Pieces

A tip from @annie.lesperance: tie elastic around a clothespin to make a tiny clamp for holding small pieces while filing and polishing.

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Here is a solution for holding small objects while filing and polishing from @annie.lesperance - “I use a clothes pin and tie an elastic to the end of it. It creates a tiny ring clamp with just enough tension to hold tiny pieces securely. I use this technique everyday and it’s sooo useful and cheap!” Thanks for sharing this 🙌 email or DM me with pics of your favorite way to hold on to tiny things 🙏🏻😘 #metalsmithsociety #jewelrytipoftheday #jewelrycommunity #ladysmith

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