A tip from @millathegoldsmith for super gluing small tubing pieces together and filing them in a miter jig so they come out uniform in height.

A safety tip from @headyhousewife for keeping hair ties by the rotary tool so you always tie your hair back first.

A tip from @greeneriverstudio for wrapping plier jaws in waterproof Nexcare tape so forming does not mar the metal.

A tip from @didirosejewelry for cutting excess baseplate close to a bezel, then sanding it away with a 110 or 220 grit disc.

A tip from @adornedsmithingco for covering marker lines with tape so your hands do not smear them while piercing.

A tip from @rk_goudsmid for organizing frequently used tools on an IKEA pegboard with hooks and baskets.

How the DiamondPA device sharpens dull beading tools in a flex shaft at low speed, then 1000 grit paper restores a crisp edge.

A tip from @lucywalkerjewellery for tracing a trued pumice wheel along the chamfered bezel edge for a crisp setting.

How a finishing stick holds a 1 inch strip of 180 grit sandpaper taut for leveling edges and removing solder on wide flat surfaces.

A tip from @moonandforge for slipping pantyhose over the bench pin to keep waxes clean and smooth them as you carve.

A tip from @piecesofstarrjewelry for cutting tumbler noise by placing a box over it, though not overnight.

A roundup of pieces from the September 2019 Art Deco monthly challenge and how to vote on next month's theme.

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