@nokitchensink lays sandpaper on polished stone tiles to sand pieces truly flat, and stores sandpaper and tiles in file organizers.

@splatboombang hangs her flex shaft from a movable cast iron plant hook. Make sure it supports the weight and is mounted well.

@estherweinbergjewellery explains using an Elma ultrasonic with a ring rack for cleaning, removing patina, and which stones to avoid.

@petercat_jewelry bevels thick ring sheet edges with a pipe deburring tool, cutting down filing and sanding time.

@fairbankandperry make a stepped bezel for small stones by cutting one tall bezel in half and sizing one half down to fit inside.

Place your tube cutting jig in a vise to make it easier to hold tubing and the jig arm while cutting hinge tubing.

A tip from @twinklebird: roll a bit of beeswax sheet onto a nail and shape it to make a wax stick for checking stone fit.

Cut about a quarter off a snap on sanding disc so you can see your piece while sanding and avoid grooves, plus flex shaft safety tips.

Why @ironwillsilver got orange splotches after patina, likely steel wool contaminating pickle, plus other patina variables to check.

@melissa_gisele shares the small, inexpensive fume extractor that ventilates her compact soldering setup.

A tip from @salaciousstones: keep bezels and stones paired up in a painter's palette when making several pieces at once.

Learn why distilled water is better for pickle, neutralizer, paste flux and rubber tumbler barrels, especially if you have hard water.

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