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Gripper Pad for Sanding Small Pieces
A tip from @fishbonesilver for holding small pieces like jump rings still on a gripper pad while sanding or polishing.
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Here is a tip for sanding small items from @fishbonesilver -“I like using this gripper pad to sand small pieces, or polish small items such as jump rings, etc. The pad keeps the item still so you can work on it.” Love this idea! Thank you so much for sharing! 🙌 #metalsmith #jewelrymaking #jewelrytips
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