Ever struggle to solder a backplate to a ring in the exact spot you want?!?

Try this tip from @silentgoddess<br><br>“@katewolftools Sticky Wax is perfect for positioning and marking ring shank locations for the perfect soldering placement.

Smear a bit of the sticky wax on the backside of your ring design, position your ring shank where you want it, mark positioning anchors using a Sharpie, check your work to make sure it’s right where you want it, rub off wax before fluxing and soldering. Break out the torch and make the magic happen.*⁠”
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Brilliant. I also like sticky wax for temporarily placing small faceted stones on a ring band to test layouts—and for picking up stones during setting. It can get a little messy… but I still use it every time 😂<br><br>#tooltiptuesday #tooltipthursday #jewelrytip #jewelrytools #metalworkingtips #solderingtips #jewelrystudio #benchjeweler #goldsmithtips #handmadejewelrytips #stickywax #katewolftools #jewelersofinstagram #metalsmithsociety #jewelrymakersofinstagram #supportjewelers #jewelrycommunity #ringmaking #jewelrysoldering #torchskills #goldsmith #silversmith #stoneSettingTools #jewelrybenchlife #solderinghack #handmadeskills #artisanjewelrytools #womensupportingwomen #jewelrytricks #smalltoolsbigimpact