A tip from @rodeomama for putting tiny pieces in a silicone tea bag so they are easy to lift out of the pickle pot.

A tip from @objectif.bijoux for soldering on a crushed ball of iron binding wire so the flame passes under the piece and heat spreads better.

A tip from @jessjewelry for holding tiny copper pieces on sticky side out tape around a finger while cleaning them with a scouring pad.

I was a guest on the Thrive By Design podcast from @flourish_thrive, talking about how this community began and common business questions.

Learn how to remove light scratches on softer stones with sandpaper, then restore the shine with diamond impregnated Gem Shine wheels.

A tip from @mandanastudios for setting the corners first on any setting with corners, such as squares, triangles and hearts.

A tip from @babelsmit for adding uncoated metal paper clips to the tumbler so flat pieces do not stick together or to the walls.

A tip from @paviennadesigns for pushing metal stamps into foam inside a box to keep them organized.

A tip from @therealtonyadavidson for warming pickle, patina and cleaning solutions in beakers that are easy to swap, store and see into.

A tip from @flameandstone for wrapping a bezel rocker in alligator tape to protect the metal and stone and reduce slipping.

A tip from @camanchemesa for covering engraving with painter's tape while sanding raised overlays, plus using an eraser as a sanding block.

Learn how the Matt miter box and saw slice wax tube, sheet and rod cleanly in a vise, saving time spent filing crooked cuts.

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