A process from @mcoledesignz on gluing a template, center punching, drilling, piercing with a lubricated 5/0 blade and refining edges.

A tip from @emilylisbethjewellery on hanging jewelry from a cup hook on a rubber duck so it doesn't scratch on the ultrasonic basket.

Learn how tacking a bail with a pulse arc welder speeds soldering, avoids reflowing seams and, with firecoat and flux, reduces firestain.

A video from @melissajoymanning on holding a gold stud in a miter jig clamped in a ball vise for stone setting.

A tip from @skyislandjewelry on making ear wires and fringe in batches and tumbling them on paper clips or safety pins so none get lost.

Learn that Sharpie can be removed from a stone with a little acetone, and why to take care with soft, porous stones.

Learn why a quality flush cutter is worth it for trimming prongs, wire, jump rings and bezels with flush ends, plus a giveaway.

Learn to polish inside curves with a cotton swab loaded with polishing compound, a tip from @christynatsumi.

A tip from @jen_surine on fusing Argentium jump rings with a flush join, flux and quick, controlled heat until the seam flashes.

Learn how bench mounted micro mandrels from 2mm to 5mm help stretch tiny bezels and form jump rings and bails hands free.

Learn to melt gold scrap into a round ball in an indentation carved with a ball bur in a hard charcoal block.

Learn why free USPS priority boxes, included insurance and unbranded packaging can help small jewelry businesses ship safely.

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