A tip from @twntygrit for drilling a hole in the armrest to hold an earring post steady while setting the bezel.

A tip from @fluxjewelrystudio for shielding stones with thermal paste or wet sand plus boric acid flux when resizing a set ring.

Learn how a bench microscope improves control when hammer setting, using a flex shaft, engraving and inspecting stones and repairs.

A tip from @PaViennadesigns for pulling abrasive cord through tight areas to clean and shine metal without power tools.

A tip from @darci_shea for sketching setting designs in small graph paper booklets.

A tip from @sarahofsweden for drilling holes in old wooden bed legs to store drill bits and polishing tools upright.

A tip from @ficklemejewelry for applying Renaissance Wax under bezels to slow tarnish and to block patina from areas you want bright.

A tip from @simplee_silver for bending tweezers with pliers to hold a ring band against the back of a bezel cup while soldering.

A tip from @danimose.jewellery for cleaning tarnished jewelry in a foil lined bowl with baking soda and hot water.

Corkie invites beginners to join her email list for a free PDF linking her articles on tools, torches and buying metal.

Learn how a bench mounted forming anvil with interchangeable mandrels shapes rings, ear wires, bezels and curved parts and supports stamping.

A tip from Angely Martinez of @angelymartinezjewelry for fusing Argentium seams with flux and heat, then adding solder without refluxing.

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