A lighthearted look at excess solder clean up, using a Moore's disc backwards to remove it.

Learn why hard solder survives enamel firing at 1450F, when eutectic solder is needed, and why to depletion gild sterling first.

A tip from @saltwater.and.silver on drawing a Sharpie line around a decorative edge and following it to saw accurately.

Learn to clean grey residue from a tumbler barrel and media with vinegar and water, then baking soda, or flat cola for rubber barrels.

Learn why a Jiffy Jig flex shaft setup can be easier than a large polishing machine for polishing small pieces.

A tip from @goldeulejewelry on marking split length against a bench peg, spreading wires with pliers and smoothing with sanding discs.

A tip from @jewellersacademy on holding a jump ring in pliers and sawing and filing a flat spot to solder it to a pendant.

Learn why counter enameling the back of a piece prevents warping and cracking, and how a base coat on the front sets up your design.

Learn how a V slot bench pin modification holds a tube cutting jig securely while you saw.

A video from @lucywalkerjewellery on using an old toothbrush to push bezels without marring metal, and how to angle it into a custom pusher.

A tip from @facetsartisanjewelry on laying out tiny silver balls and details in a jewelry box lid so they don't end up on the floor.

Learn to mark stamped or decorative areas with a graphite pencil so solder won't flow into them when soldering components or rings.

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