For this week’s #tooltalktuesday I wanted to showoff these Japanese Rubber Finger Guards from...

For this week’s #tooltalktuesday I wanted to showoff these Japanese Rubber Finger Guards from @ottofrei1930 they are actually infused with bits of leather to add to their durability but still have the feel of rubber. My use for these has been to protect my fingers while sanding small objects. They fit well enough and aren’t bulky so that I can grip smaller objects. If I’m just sanding something for a second I wouldn’t bother with them but when I’m doing those marathon sanding sessions, these are a game changer. You could also use them to protect your fingers from coming into contact with patina or flux. Or when your fingers are gripping something repetitively these will make those jobs more comfortable. They come in different sizes I actually have the small and medium and I like the small for most of my fingers and the medium on my thumbs. I can’t speak to their longevity as I’ve only been using them a few months but they are pretty solid! Can’t imagine having to trade out my first two for awhile. They are sold in packs of ten for $6.95 so not a huge investment if you want to give them a go and you can save an additional 5% off your entire order from Otto Frei (including gemstones and metals) with code MMS719 😄 #sponsored #metalsmithsociety #jewelrymakingtools