Bench Pin Groove for Holding Rings and Coils
A bench pin modification from @kellielizabethjewelry using a round file to cut a groove that holds rings and jump ring coils.
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Why Foil and Baking Soda Tarnish Removal Weakens Silver
A correction on the foil and baking soda method: it etches copper from the alloy, leaving silver porous, weaker and quicker to tarnish.
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DIY Wire Jigs for Production Shapes
Custom wire jigs made by students of @jayneredman from dowels, welding rod, thermal plastic and delrin to repeat wire shapes.
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Removing Chain Tarnish With Foil and Baking Soda
A tip from @kaypeajewelry for removing tarnish from chain in boiling water and baking soda over crumpled aluminum foil.
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Smooth Tweezers and Bulldog Clip for Earring Posts
A tip from @willowandtwigg for soldering earring posts held in smooth jawed tweezers weighted with a bulldog clip.
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Ring Shank Stencil for Wide Band Rings
A tip from @thirdirisjewelryco for using a ring shank stencil and paper template to size and shape a wide band before cutting metal.
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Podcast Episode on Rust Prevention for Tools
A short podcast episode on community tips for preventing rust on tools and what to do once it happens.
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Polishing Tiny Spaces With Cotton on a Diamond Bur
A tip from @suethomascreative for spinning cotton bud fibers onto a small bur with rouge to polish between tiny petals.
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Coiling Jump Rings on a Drilled Pencil
A tip from @brianaharrison_metals for wrapping wire around a pencil with a drilled hole to make jump rings.
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Community Projects Made From My Book
A video from @laaracerman making projects from my book, which are designed as a framework you can add your own spin to.
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Dapping Block to True Up Heavy Jump Rings
A tip from @lm6d and @refraction_manufacturing for rounding heavy gauge jump rings or ring bands with a few hits in a dapping block.
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Dividing Tube for Prong Grooves With a Bezel Block
A tip from @jacothejeweller for using a bezel forming block to divide tube into equal sections for prong setting grooves.
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