A tutorial from @arvidvantornout on making sanding sticks, scribing the edges for crisp folds and taping the sandpaper tight.

Why I paint Masking Mud or yellow ochre on chain links before soldering, plus a @halsteadjewelrysupplies chain event I'm teaching at.

Learn two quick ways to work harden earring posts: twist them with flat pliers, or roll a flat hammer over them on a steel block.

A hinge tip from @endeisjewelry on balling sterling wire, leaving 10mm extra for the final ball, and spot soldering with a small torch.

A wax tip from @metalbonesjewellery on wrapping a mandrel in masking tape so wax sticks and you can mark the size and design.

Three tips from @theschoolofjewellery.ie: flatten with a mitre block, center with tweezers, and place solder in front while heating from behind.

A sand casting tutorial from @roadkillgems on a core casting system for rings with undercuts, plus tips for a clean sand impression.

A tip from @shayne.suttie.jewellery on using a steel enameling trivet as a heat sink to ball the ends of several wires to the same size.

A tip from @mijouxjewellery on straightening and work hardening kinked silver wire by rolling it with a planishing hammer on a steel block.

A tip from @master.engraver on sliding an allen wrench through a GRS BenchMate collet holder to hold rings steady for engraving or setting.

A recap of my first @stullerbenchjeweler Bench Jeweler Workshop, with stone setting and engraving demos and a facility tour.

A tip from @sarahweberpurves on trimming the bezel to height and tamping corners first, plus how tall to make a bezel.

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