A tip from @tossedfoundjewelry for cutting wire solder to consistent sizes against metal washers, which also keeps pieces from flying off.

Learn how to make flat sanding boards by spray gluing a different grit of sandpaper to each side of plastic sheets, from 320 to 800.

A tip from @moodichic for dropping small items into the pickle pot inside a silicone tea infuser so you do not have to fish them out.

Corkie recommends Soldering Demystified by Jeanette K Caines of @jewelryarts for its clear visuals and information on soldering jewelry.

A tip from @machi_jewellery for storing burs and drill bits in holes drilled into a wood block, with each size written beside its hole.

A tip from @thewiredbug for making sanding sticks from a paint stick, 400 grit sandpaper, glue and rubber bands, scoring folds for crisp edges.

A tip from @pelessongjewelry for sharpening worn tweezer tips on a grinding wheel, holding them closed, to pick up tiny solder pieces.

A tip from @fifthelementjewelry showing a behind the scenes setup built from studio odds and ends to get a creative jewelry photo.

A tip from @meritmade for using pencil lead to hold offset hinge knuckles in place for soldering, since solder will not stick to graphite.

Corkie shares submissions for August's monthly challenge to incorporate words, sponsored by @pepetools_usa, and invites votes for September.

Learn the pros and cons of honeycomb boards, charcoal blocks and Solderite boards for soldering, including tips for making charcoal last.

A tip from @fpwebster for using Blu Tack to hold slippery round parts while sanding and to pick up stones without residue.

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