A tip from @martindenoch on pre-melting solder on pins, raising rings on a hacksaw blade, and heating the pins so solder pulls the rings in.

A tip from @kaivijewelry on covering Sharpie lines with packing tape so saw dust doesn't smudge your cutting guide.

A tip from @dangbravegirl on using a flex shaft belt sander to smooth cuff ends, prep ring shanks, level bezels and clean wire ends.

Learn to make sanding boards from adhesive finishing film, sand in a figure 8 that changes direction with each grit, and protect fingertips.

Learn how tack welds from a pulse arc welder hold a bail and pendant in place so they don't shift while you solder the seam.

A tip from @missioncreekmetal on darkening silver with mashed hard boiled egg in a sealed bag, going from bronze to black in minutes.

A tip from @curtisrjewellery on filing a toothbrush into a plastic bezel pusher to set opal and turquoise without scratching.

A tip from @9th_generation_stx on turning a glass serum dropper bottle into a spill proof liquid flux and brush holder.

An announcement that the metalsmith challenge is back with the theme unusual stone, giving makers three months to create a piece.

Learn one way to heat Thermo-Loc thermoplastic on a Teflon pad with a craft heat gun, plus safety cautions for hands and stones.

A tip from @sierrasilverstudio on making a clothespin holder with a machine screw and wing nut to grip tiny pieces for filing and drilling.

Learn how the Foredom angle grinder attachment works with a number 30 handpiece and Jiffy Jig to grind, sand and give a brushed finish.

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