A tip from my class in Florence: roll or hammer sheet solder very thin for greater precision and less mess in gold or silver.

An update from my class with @metalsmithsinflorence, where we alloyed 18k gold, poured an ingot and rolled sheet for a tube.

A production tip from @thewildpine for finishing 30 to 40 patinated chains at once in a Tumble Vibe tumbler with a pump fed solution.

A guide from @lucywalkerjewellery on bezel gauges from thin to heavy, and when to use a rocker or a hammer handpiece to set them.

A texture tip from @legacygemandjewelry for adding depth and sparkle with a Foredom hammer attachment instead of setting small diamonds.

Learn how I clean up prong settings with snap on sanding discs, files, sanding sticks and a nail buff for a uniform finish.

A disc cutter tip from @kaivijewelry: add a tape tail to scrap metal so you can fish it out after punching.

A wax tip from @waxcarvers: thin wax sheet cuts easily with scissors, and decorative scissors give fun edges.

A casting tip from @theresaapplegatejewelry for using an online wax to metal calculator to find how much metal your wax tree needs.

Learn to use mounted texturing wheels from @gesswein.jewelry on a flex shaft at moderate speed, with eye protection, for a satin finish.

A wax carving tip from @kathrynreidjewellery: wipe White Spirit on with a q-tip for a smooth surface before adding final textures.

A tip from @_kennalayne_ for keeping silver organized in labeled bags inside a file folder.

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