On today's episode, we're going to explore a topic that's sure to be of interest to every jewelry maker out there. Have you ever found yourself frustrated with your tools, wishing they could just work a little bit better for you? Well, you're in luck because today, I'm going to share some invaluable tips on how you can modify your existing jewelry tools to work a bit better for you!If you are looking to learn all about the tools, materials and techniques to start creating your own jewelry, or expand upon your knowledge be sure to check out my book: Metalsmith Society’s Guide To Jewelry Making. Find where to purchase it locally here: https://metalsmithsociety.com/pages/bookTip for modifying a bezel rocker from @saltwater.and.silver: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CqDTVEcP6Hq/Find a brass bezel rocker from Rio Grande: https://www.riogrande.com/product/brass-bezel-roller/113079GP/?code=113079Tweezer modification from @cherylrydmark_goldsmith: https://www.instagram.com/p/CLPBfSWhziu/Diamond abrasive “credit card size” sharpening stones: https://amzn.to/3wKHHb9Modifying a charcoal block: https://www.instagram.com/p/CRBmaAOBWk6/Premium charcoal blocks in various sizes: https://pepetools.com/products/hardened-charcoal-soldering-block-compressed-european?aff=2Bench pin modification from @kellyelizabethjewelry: https://www.instagram.com/p/Byz49VQhqcW/Check out the tip search page to find more bench pin modifications: https://tips.metalsmithsociety.com/Modifying pliers shared by @refraction_manufacturing: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bzp4kskh2gt/THANK YOU TO EACH OF THESE COMMUNITY MEMBERS FOR GENEROUSLY SHARING THESE TIPS!Support the podcast:Subscribe and leave a rating/review!Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/metalsmithsocietyBuy a Society Shirt: https://metalsmithsociety.com/collections/allThank you for listening!Music attribution: Stock Music provided by RomanSenykMusic, from Pond5Support the show

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