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Tumbling Fine Chain on an Endless Hoop
A tip from @adornmentbynicole for linking fine chain onto an endless earring hoop before tumbling so it does not tangle.
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Here is a tip for tumbling fine chain from @adornmentbynicole - “This is my tip for tumbling fine chain.
I use an endless earring hoop to link my chain up for tumbling.
It helps prevent my chain from getting tangled and is super easy!” Thank you so much for sharing this with us Nicole! We appreciate it and tangled chain is the worst! ❤️ #tumbler #tumblertips
I use an endless earring hoop to link my chain up for tumbling.
It helps prevent my chain from getting tangled and is super easy!” Thank you so much for sharing this with us Nicole! We appreciate it and tangled chain is the worst! ❤️ #tumbler #tumblertips
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