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Seamless Twisted Wire Bezel Borders With a 45 Cut
A tip from @jakobthesilversmith on starting twisted wire borders with a 45 degree cut so the join is seamless when soldered.
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A helpful tip for adding twisted wire borders around a bezel from @jakobthesilversmith - “Start with a 45 degree cut so that this twisted wire will be seamless when soldered together.” Thank you so much for sharing with us, it’s the small details that make a big difference! If you found the tip helpful, please take a moment to leave us a comment. We are grateful for this community! #jewelrymakingtips #jewelrymakingcommunity #jewelrymakingtip #solderingtip #solderingjewelry #bezeltips #bezeljewelry
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