Tools from the @gesswein.jewelry booth at JCK, including a bench lathe adapter for small bits and a bur organizer for stone setters.

A process video from @scarlettjewellerylabel showing the techniques used to make a custom engagement ring.

A tip from @makeitwithkim on using to scale supplier catalogues to judge chain and wire sizes, and as noise reducers under steel blocks.

A process from @kaivijewelry: tap the bezel with a blunt tool, refine with a rocker, clean with silicone tips, then polish and scrub.

Signed copies of my book are available and ready to ship, with a thank you for supporting a one person operation.

A tip from @dakotadesigns for storing cabochons in 3-ring binders using coin collecting sheets.

A tip from @catina_studionichedesgins for bending wire hooks to hang and organize pliers on a pegboard.

A tip from @bayandstew for stretching tiny chain links with a toothpick so a jump ring fits through.

A tip from @hannah.lynn.jewelry for making comfortable file handles by carving a space for the tang into a wine or champagne cork.

Learn how I tried sgraffito enameling with a holding agent and scratching through unfired enamel in a tabletop kiln from @pmcsupplies.

A tip from @miraizjewelry for taping one side of new sheet metal to avoid scratches while sawing, removing it before soldering.

A tool share from @reinsteinross on using a pearl dial gauge to check the thickness of sheet, wire, stones and burs while milling.

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