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Shellac Work Holding for Stone Setting
Tips from @rmrjewellers on applying warmed shellac to a clean, dry surface for work holding and reheating gently to remove the piece.
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Tips for workholding with shellac from @rmrjewellers
“Ensure that the surface where the shellac will be applied is clean and dry. Gently heat the shellac to soften it and apply it evenly.
To remove a piece set in the shellac, carefully reheat the base without overheating to avoid damaging either the piece or the shellac itself.”
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“Ensure that the surface where the shellac will be applied is clean and dry. Gently heat the shellac to soften it and apply it evenly.
To remove a piece set in the shellac, carefully reheat the base without overheating to avoid damaging either the piece or the shellac itself.”
Thank you so much for allowing me to share your video, we appreciate you!
#JewelryTips #JewelryMaking #StoneSetting #JewelerLife #BenchTips #HandmadeJewelry #JewelryTutorial #JewelryTools #CraftedWithCare #JewelryHack #MetalsmithSociety #JewelryMaker #ShellacTips #JewelryTechniques #FineJewelryMaking #JewelryCraft #DIYJewelry #JewelryDesign #JewelrySettingTips #GoldsmithTips #JewelryStudio #ArtisanJewelry #JewelerTools #JewelryBenchTips #MakingJewelry #JewelryProcess #BenchJeweler #JewelryInspo #JewelryEducation #JewelrySkills
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