A tip from @jewelryinstructor for marking a ring edge with Sharpie and sanding in figure 8 motions to reveal low spots.

A tip from @simplecommebonjour for cleaning gold and silver after soldering with a warm alum and distilled water pickle.

A tip from @lyzz_gold_jewelry for using a tea strainer to hold small gemstones and parts in the ultrasonic cleaner.

How diamond sharpening stones and a Ceragloss diamond polisher shape broken burs into burnishers, sharpen gravers and refresh stamps.

A tip from @annperryjeweller on hammer setting a bezel by tapping north, south, east and west, then burnishing the edge in small arcs.

A tip from @cobraqueen for using grip shelf liner under bench equipment when bolting down is not an option, plus why bolting is still safest.

A tip from @deehebarddesigns for keeping a chain from catching in the flexshaft or polishing machine by holding it in a zip lock bag.

A tip from @billy_kyle: spray a little Liquid Wrench on shot plates before striking so shot does not stick and the plates do not rust.

A tip from @revel.designs.by.shelly: tape a candlestick next to your bench pin and swipe your saw blade on it for quick lubrication.

A tip from @stuffbyana: polish patina off earring posts with a knife edge silicone wheel so they stay silver for sensitive ears.

Learn how moldable soldering clay, recommended by @katemallerjewelry, holds a ring level and shields gold details from heat.

A tip from @cupidsmoonjewelry: color an entire piece of solder with Sharpie so even tiny pieces stay identifiable.

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