A tip from @marianne.l.kenny showing you can form bezels with patience and skill when you do not have shaped mandrels.

A recap of my first days at the Tucson gem shows with @sunstoneweldjewelry and where to find my welding demos.

How I recycle old chains with a @potterusa hydraulic press, and other ways to flatten melted metal with a rolling mill or a hammer.

Who my book is for and how to get a signed copy directly from me as a small business.

Where to find me at the Tucson gem shows, plus a tip from @huwbijoux to print labels with your business and tax info for purchases.

A tip from @kisvijewelryfactory on using a dental flosser along with a knife blade to remove a stone from a prong setting.

How the Ring Topper for the TI-Quad soldering stand from @lionpunchforge holds rings steady at the right angle for soldering.

A tip from @tkiplinger on holding work with hot glue for engraving, a quick alternative to super glue and acetone that is kinder to stones.

Details on the @halsteadjewelrysupplies 2025 Jewelry Business Forum, a three day digital conference with 15 sessions.

Tips from @rmrjewellers on applying warmed shellac to a clean, dry surface for work holding and reheating gently to remove the piece.

A wax carving tip from @aimeesutanto on scribing clear, precise guidelines and mapping as you go when carving geometric shapes.

How to check a soldered seam after pickling with magnification, your phone camera or a flashlight so bezels and elements do not fall off.

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