A tip from @auldmoon: bend binding wire into horseshoe shapes and push them into the brick to secure pieces for soldering.

@sinead_cleary_jewelry explains Argentium silver: why not to quench it, which solders to use, supporting bezels and fusing it.

A tip from @williamcobbjewelry: cut Sunshine cloth into 3/4 circles with a craft circle cutter and mount them on a mandrel.

A tip from @silverskulljewelry: cut twist ties into thirds and loosely twist one around each pair so they stay together in the tumbler.

A tip from @weatherbeatendesigns: make seamless bezels for tiny cabochons from fine silver tubing in a size that fits snugly.

A tip from @anchor_and_grace: gently ease a stone stuck in its setting out with a dental excavator tool.

A tip from @zivanora: poke holes in a ziplock bag to hold tiny parts in the pickle pot, then dip it in baking soda water.

@amyy50 lifts pieces during soldering with T pins, paper clips and cut steel sheet, which solder will not stick to once firescaled.

@jbmetalstudio organizes cabochons with double stick tape on card stock cards in a photo storage box for easy viewing.

@catpawgems hollows top heavy wax rings with a ball bur to save metal, plus ball bur uses for flush setting, carving and ear posts.

A tip from @trevorforrester: put a silicone cake mold around your setting block to cushion your arms and catch filings and stones.

A tip from @loandchlo: thread about every 10th link of a chain onto thin wire and twist it so the chain does not knot in the tumbler.

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