Author Archives: Julia Lowther

Torch Leaking? Here’s the Test!

You’ve undoubtedly been told – possibly many times – that you need to test your torch regularly for gas leaks.  I was certainly told, but when I was a baby jeweler I didn’t know what to look for, and so, … Continue reading

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Custom Sanding Sticks

The brilliant thing about making your own sanding sticks is that you can make them exactly the size, shape, and sandpaper grit that you want and need. The other brilliant thing is that it’s super satisfyingly easy to do!

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