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Ever struggle to solder a backplate to a ring in the exact spot you want?!? Try this tip from @silentgoddess “@katewolftools Sticky Wax is perfect...

An ultrasonic game changer. 🧼✨ This is my honest review of the ULTRA™ Ultrasonic Rack System from @orgotools (available at @gesswein.jewelry —...

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Polishing a Hammer-Set Bezel 🔨💎 One of my favorite things to make is a thick bezel, and hammer setting is the way to go when you’re working with...

Love this tip for marking, six evenly spaced prongs on a round setting shared by @shimell_madden “Tool tip - you can use a hexagon collet block to...

Soldering tips while creating the most darling miniature rocking chair with @robin.mcgauley.metalsmithing “I create a lot of sculptural objects in...

Sandpaper → sanding discs in seconds. Watch this 👀@sidoroffmaxim using a @xtool.official F1 laser engraver to cut sandpaper for sanding discs 🤯 I...

Here’s a clever DIY sander trick from @jinyijewelry_factory 👏✨ They start by rolling sandpaper into a cone, tucking the edges in with round pliers,...

Using engine valves to flatten rings with @theschoolofjewellery.ie “Do you use an engine valve in your workshop? If not, I think you should —...

THE ELECTRIC BLOWER 🤯 @foxtailjewelry shared some of her favorite small electric tools. Analog tools work fine, but MAN I’ve been happy to have...

Mail Time Monday recap 💌 this week I covered: The limited edition Metalsmith Society Panther Retro Ringer shirts are only available through...