A demo from @moonandforge on melting a metal ball, taping it in a shot plate, hammering it flat and filing away the flashing.

Learn how custom steel maker's mark stamps are sized, ordered and priced, and why having several sizes helps mark different pieces.

A tip from @janet.wise for holding pointy decorative bezel wire in an eraser while sanding the bottom to protect your fingers.

A tip from @camanchemesa for bending the end of wire solder a set number of times so you can tell each type apart.

Two sawing tips: attach your design with double sided tape, and pierce and saw interior details before cutting the outline.

A tip from @madkatworks for rinsing tumbler shot in fine plastic nesting strainers so it does not stick when drying.

A tip from @ygb.made for granulating with Argentium, which fuses to itself and sterling so you can skip solder.

A tip from @pohpohcito for marking file shape and cut with colored heat shrink tubing so you grab the right file faster.

Learn how a bench dust collector reduces airborne particles, captures metal for refining, and why the fishmouth and canister help.

A tip from @tkiplinger for reviving dried HandyFlux in a mortar and pestle with distilled water and storing it moist.

Learn how a refining service works, what minimums apply, and what dirty scrap like sandpaper and vacuum dust to save for refining.

A tip from @sedonarosestudio for scrubbing polished pieces with an unused electric toothbrush and dish soap to remove residue.

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