Binders are a perfect solution for sandpaper organization, thanks so much for sharing this @izaks_work 🙏🏻 keep sending me all of your...
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When you want to go the extra mile to protect a stone during a soldering repair, use this method from @andreabjewelry -“I used a crucible to not...
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If you’d like less slippage, especially when working with cut off wheels and more "dangerous" attachments, less hand fatigue and general finger...
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Today is all about GOLD FILL thank you @blueberryjewelry02 for imparting your wisdom of 15+ years working with this materiall! 🙏🏻 -“Gold filled is...
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Here is a fantastic way to sort different sized balls from @basicwitch_ -“When making little silver balls for granulation/accents, I sort them by...
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If you want to check metal prices, find ring blank lengths, and see what size wire corresponds with what size drill bit (and a bunch of other...
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Here are two specialty pliers that are a game changer for prong settings from @sinead_cleary_jewelry - “Basically the tips are curved and have a...
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Here is a genius way to cut your bezel wire from @seaneckel.jewelry he wrapped 3m painters tape around the wires once he got a perfect fit around...
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When you have a tiny stamp and you always forget which direction to face it 🧐, write yourself a reminder in sharpie! (No need to go as literal as I...
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Here is another prong hack from @shop_kajsjewelry she solders an X with two wires, then she forms the arches around her piece. - “I find that that...
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When you are making multiples of a piece, creating a template in a base metal saves so much time! Thank you for sharing yours @jimbo_ve this...
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