Learn to sweat solder small gold castings onto silver for clean joins, and why I use gold solder on gold.

A tip from @thepineinthevalley for using the basket from a feta cheese tub to lift work out of the pickle without tongs.

A wax carving tip from @madneeco for supporting models on a large tapered cork bung that fits a ball vise and will not scratch.

Learn how the @impressart Multi Function Hammer textures metal with any 6mm stamp and has nylon, chasing and ball peen heads.

A tip from @embercanyon: flow solder onto the jump ring first, then attach it to your piece for easier soldering and less clean up.

A tip from @lucywalkerjewellery for setting fragile stones like opal doublets with a small homemade brass bezel rocker.

Studio safety tips from @basecampjewelry, plus a note on why acetylene air torches do not need flashback arrestors.

A tip from @jo_mako on applying milgrain to a fine edge with slow pressure, and realigning the wheel in the indents after a slip.

A tip from @dangbravegirl for storing chain spools on dowels in a tote so you can pull, measure and cut lengths without removing spools.

A review of magnetic clasps from @stullerinc for customers with limited mobility, how they open, and how to attach them safely.

A tip from @makihandmadeart for superglueing small wax models to a brass disc on an engraving block, then heating it to release.

A tip from @maggiethebear for picking up and placing solder chips with a damp tiny paint brush instead of tweezers.

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