A tip from @r.a.lafleur for weaving chains through a ladder cut from an old credit card so they tumble clean without tangling.

A tip from @lucywalkerjewellery for cleaning up the inside of saw pierced pendants with flexible, long lasting 3M micro finishing film.

Learn how the Wubbers mini hammer work hardens delicate parts like ear wires and posts by tapping while rotating them.

A tip from @ladypearljewelry for adding a small piece of copper to head and shank tweezers so they hold a larger setting for soldering.

A tip from @jessjewelry on torch firing enamel: sifting powder onto clean copper, coating both sides evenly and firing on a trivet from below.

A tip from @rigra.de.alvear for holding round wire pieces down with tape so they do not roll while stamping.

Custom wire jigs made by students of @jayneredman at @creativesidejewelry from dowels, welding rod, thermal plastic, delrin and hard wire.

A tip from @sweetbellajewelry for marking the top of each bezel with Sharpie so you never solder one upside down.

Highlights from the stacking ring challenge, plus how and when to email your monthly challenge entry.

Learn how Hold-It positioning clay from @reneefordmetals props up pieces, supports prongs and shields small parts from heat while soldering.

Gem Talk episode 8 on stones from @villagesilversmithcabs, with a giveaway of larimar, spiny oyster, atomic amethyst and fire agate.

A tip from @mimicha__fira for scribing bezel scraps into even sections, cutting and melting them into same size granules.

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