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Permanent Fine Tip Markers are part of the “Essential 8” tools for making wire jewelry. They are useful because they make marks that don’t easily wear off. Sometimes though, they do their job TOO well, so in this week’s 1 Min/1 Tip video, I share a secret for getting stubborn marks off your wire.
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Cleaning your jewelry in the tumbler with stainless steel shot is very effective. The only problem is that the shot sometimes gets stuck, and becomes difficult to get out. Viking Knit chains are especially susceptible to stuck shot problems, so here’s a suggestion for repurposing a common dental tool!
Oh… and this is the reason why you want to make sure you get all of the shot out BEFORE you photograph your pieces:
Nice huh? I wish I’d noticed this before posting it on Etsy… LOL
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If your tumbler isn’t cleaning your jewelry as well as it used to, try this trick for supercharging your sparkle!
I was introduced to this trick by a lady who took a class with me in Haliburton, and I’ve used it ever since. I love the results I get!
Let me know in the comments section how it works for you!
Join the Members Studio, TToW’s live interactive video-based wire jewelry community, and learn how to link your head, your heart and your hands to make beautiful wire jewelry!
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