A tip from @kkmetalwerk4640 for roll printing metal with double rolling and mixed textures, taping patterns inside a paper sandwich.

Learn how to organize loose stones on index cards noting size, cost and dealer, stored in baseball card sleeves, a tip credited to @vaguely_samantha.

A tip from @littleoscilla for saving money by making your own sanding sticks from old sticks or paint stirrers, sandpaper and rubber bands.

A tip from @smithandstoneco for scribing a letter or number inside each bezel so similar stones match their settings when making multiples.

Learn how a Fretz sandstone texture hammer from @pepetools_usa creates a rich texture on flat or curved metal with overlapping blows.

A tip from @llmexclusive for holding tubing in a miter jig while sawing and adding masking tape so cut pieces do not fly away.

A tip from @sarabjewelry for reusing plastic twist ties from wire coils to hold chains and small components together in the tumbler.

A tip from @danacfear for sanding flat surfaces on a plexiglass board covered in adhesive backed finishing film, working from coarse to fine grits.

A tip from @marquisjewelryacademy for keeping chain clear of Thermoloc and the vise with a plastic bag when setting a station necklace.

A tip from @theelkandowl for sawing a durable bronze pattern to trace repeat ring shapes onto sheet metal instead of using a paper template.

A tip from @tkiplinger for soldering a jump ring onto chain using a third arm as a heat sink and yellow ochre to keep links from fusing.

Corkie recommends a book on studio safety covering chemicals, hazardous materials, safety equipment, ventilation and ergonomics.

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