A tip from @rosyrevolver on wrapping settings in Thermo-Loc to protect them while tumbling, then removing it with heat or hot water.

Learn to stamp keepsake aluminum ornaments with children, choosing hammer weights and blackening stampings with an enamel marker.

A simple DIY torch holder from @scottjamesjewelry, plus a call for community studio, soldering and setting tips.

Learn to cut silver tubing into small round bezels for custom height settings, a cheaper alternative to tube settings shared by @weatherbeaten.

Learn to use soldering clay to support tiny, unbalanced components while soldering them onto a ring.

Learn to support tiny trim and settings with soldering clay and file excess solder so stackable rings sit flush, plus a giveaway.

A tip from @sophiedivettjewellery on taping small metal pieces to a bench block with clear tape so they don't fly off while hammering.

Learn to refill a butane torch safely: ventilate, turn it off, flip it over and fill until it sputters back.

Learn how a simple bench mounted bracket keeps an acetylene torch accessible when needed and out of the way when not.

A process video from @kathrynreidjewellery on carving a wax ring with carving tools and a sewing needle, and sizing it on a heated mandrel.

Learn to soften splintered bench pin edges with sandpaper and reshape the wood with files.

Learn how a ring stretcher sizes, work hardens and rounds rings without marring, and why to avoid stretching rings with stones.

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