A tip from @flameandstone for using binder clips to stabilize a third hand when soldering jump rings.

A visual tutorial from @alexboydstudio on carving a wax ring for a stone with dividers, scrapers, a ball bur and a wax mandrel.

A tip from @ckmetaldesigns for marking the flat spot of a ring shank with Sharpie so it lines up on the bezel plate.

A tip from @cbgems for soaking rusted tools in rust removal solution, brushing if needed, drying and sealing them.

How tumbling a patinated piece in Honed + Highlight media for ten hours gives a matte surface while keeping details dark.

A tip from @quiettimejewelry for soldering a tiny piece of 26 gauge silver to the baseplate so a cabochon stops rocking.

A tip from @goudsmederijlamoon for gluing pieces together to saw, file and sand them identical, then burning off the glue.

A roundup of favorite plants and florals pieces from the May monthly challenge.

A monthly community post celebrating 80k members and sharing photos of people supporting the page.

A tip from @jennypumpy for slowly lifting a bezel with a thin worn xacto blade to remove a stone before a repair.

A tip from @brackendesigns for heating from below on broken honeycomb pieces instead of a heavy steel mesh heat sink.

A tip from @moodichic for dropping an earring post into a hole drilled in the bench so it will not bend while setting the stone.

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