Measuring Tape Glued to the Bench Tray Edge
A tip from @aimeesutanto for gluing a seamstress measuring tape to your bench tray or shelf to measure wire and chain quickly.
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Pickling Part of a Piece Without Submerging Stones
A tip from @refraction_manufacturing for pickling only part of a repair so set stones are not submerged in the pickle solution.
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Finger Guards and Coban Tape to Protect Your Hands
A tip from @elisabethspace for wearing rubber finger guards and wrapping thumbs in Coban tape to prevent calluses, pain and heat while working.
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Angled Slots Drilled in a Bench to Hold Tools
A tip from @fabrica.jewellery for drilling angled 8mm holes into a bench to make a slot that holds files and mandrels.
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How to Create Your Own Jewelry Line Book Review
Corkie recommends a book by @emilieshapirojewelry on starting a jewelry business, covering LLCs, pricing, wholesale, collections and trade shows.
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Holding a Stone on Tape While Wrapping Bezel Wire
A tip from @carlson_creates for holding a stone on sticky side up painters tape over clamped scrap wood while wrapping bezel wire to measure.
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Jewelry Business Resources for Packaging and Merch
Corkie shares a blog article listing her resources for enamel pins, eco friendly shipping materials, packaging, stickers and email.
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Polishing Stud Earrings Held in a Ring Clamp
Learn how to hold a stud earring in a ring clamp so you can rotate and polish the bezel without sanding your fingertips and nails.
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Color Chart for Emery Paper Mandrel Grits
A tip from @gabitimm_ for color coding emery paper mandrels and making a chart so you always know which grit is which.
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Hanging Wire Coils on Command Hooks
A tip from @littlesilverboutique for organizing wire on adhesive command hooks that stick to the wall without damage.
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Rotating Pumice Annealing Pan for Even Heating
Learn how a rotating pumice annealing pan from @gesswein.jewelry helps you anneal evenly, support work for soldering and save charcoal blocks.
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Storing Chain Spools on Dowels in a Shallow Bin
A tip from @dangbravegirl for storing bulk chain spools on dowels in a bin marked as a ruler, so you can measure chain in place.
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