Learn how I use a large cast iron bench anvil for forming, using the horn's curve to start bends, plus what the hardy and pritchel holes are.

A tip from @dapontejewellery for wrapping a file with sandpaper and tape to sand hard to reach spots.

Advice from @ritualremains on sealants for patinas and keeping brass, bronze and copper from tarnishing, and why to test them for wear.

A tip from @anna.maria.designs for an eco friendly patina by sealing jewelry in a container with freshly boiled, still hot cracked eggs.

A tip from @earth_to_chandra for threading floss under a stone while test fitting a bezel so you can pull it out if it gets stuck.

A video from @susanfauman, first shared by @petercat_jewelry, on taking the sharp edge off a ring with a swiveling pipe deburring tool.

Why jewelry making books are a great resource, including books by @emilieshapirojewelry on starting a jewelry line and creative wax carving.

A throwback tool talk on the split mandrel, an inexpensive flex shaft essential that holds sandpaper to finish the insides of rings and cuffs.

A tip from @mandanastudios for drawing Sharpie lines to line up parts before soldering, since the marker burns off in the heat.

Highlights from the January 2020 hollow form challenge, plus how to email your monthly challenge submission.

A tip from @arobwraps for organizing stamps in ammo boxes with silica gel packets to keep out moisture and rust.

A tip from @hushandhavenstudio for hooking a torch into an extra large binder clip to hold it and tidy the lines on a small bench.

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