Holding Pendants at the Buffer With a Paper Clip
A tip from @shmick_shmack: when polishing a pendant on a buffing machine, sling a paper clip through the bail to hold it.
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Double Sided Tape to Protect Fingers While Sanding
A tip from @meritmade for taping a small piece to your finger with double sided tape while flattening its back on sandpaper.
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Here is another use for double sided tape from @meritmade - “I used it to stick the piece to my finger while I flattened the back. That way I don’t sand my fingers!” We need all the tips to save our fingers! Thank you so much for sharing! Also love how she uses a metal clipboard to hold her sandpaper and provide a flat surface 😄 #metalsmithsociety #jewelrytipoftheday #jewelrymaking #jewelrycommunity
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