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Here is another step by step method for making a split-shank from @smith.and.stone “I measure...

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Here is another step by step method for making a split-shank from @smith.and.stone “I measure each one to the middle and then kinda decide how much I want soldered and measure that out and just bend the wire out just a tad, and boom! I can use three pieces and do the same thing keeping the middle wire straight.” 🙏😃 Thank you so much for sharing! What other step by steps guides would you all like to see? Let us know! #metalsmithsociety #tipoftheday #jewelrytipoftheday

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