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PHYHOO editorial illustration showing a jewelry pulse-arc welder joining a closed jump ring at a workbench

How to Weld Jewelry Jump Rings with a Pulse-Arc...

Learn how to prepare, position, test, and inspect jewelry jump rings for pulse-arc welding, with practical tips on argon, electrodes, machine settings, and safety.

How to Weld Jewelry Jump Rings with a Pulse-Arc...

Learn how to prepare, position, test, and inspect jewelry jump rings for pulse-arc welding, with practical tips on argon, electrodes, machine settings, and safety.

CC-30 flex shaft rotary tool for jewelry making

Flex Shaft vs. Micromotor for Jewelry Making

Choosing a flex shaft or micromotor for jewelry making? Compare torque, speed, handpiece feel, accessory fit and voltage to choose the right rotary tool for your bench.

Flex Shaft vs. Micromotor for Jewelry Making

Choosing a flex shaft or micromotor for jewelry making? Compare torque, speed, handpiece feel, accessory fit and voltage to choose the right rotary tool for your bench.

Jeweler examining a partly polished silver ring at a workbench with polishing compounds and rotary polishing tools

Why Does Jewelry Look Cloudy After Polishing? 6...

Jewelry can look hazy or scratched after polishing for several different reasons. Learn how to tell compound residue from surface damage, identify common buffing problems, and choose a safer next...

Why Does Jewelry Look Cloudy After Polishing? 6...

Jewelry can look hazy or scratched after polishing for several different reasons. Learn how to tell compound residue from surface damage, identify common buffing problems, and choose a safer next...

PHYHOO US and UK ring sizing and jewelry care kit with finger sizer gauges and ring mandrel

How to Measure Ring Size at Home: Sizers, Mandr...

Learn how to measure ring size at home with a finger sizer and ring mandrel. Get US and UK sizing tips, avoid common fit mistakes, and know when to ask...

How to Measure Ring Size at Home: Sizers, Mandr...

Learn how to measure ring size at home with a finger sizer and ring mandrel. Get US and UK sizing tips, avoid common fit mistakes, and know when to ask...

Jewelry workshop flex shaft motor and rotary handpieces arranged on a workbench

3-Jaw Chuck vs. Quick-Change Flex Shaft Handpie...

Compare 3-jaw chuck and quick-change flex shaft handpieces for jewelry making. Learn how shank size, shaft connections, and product options affect compatibility.

3-Jaw Chuck vs. Quick-Change Flex Shaft Handpie...

Compare 3-jaw chuck and quick-change flex shaft handpieces for jewelry making. Learn how shank size, shaft connections, and product options affect compatibility.

Wide view of a jewelry workshop using a stainless steel and blue steam cleaner to clean a gold ring

Ultrasonic vs. Steam Jewelry Cleaning: Which Is...

Compare ultrasonic and steam jewelry cleaning, gemstone safety, workshop uses, and how to choose a safer method for rings and jewelry tools.

Ultrasonic vs. Steam Jewelry Cleaning: Which Is...

Compare ultrasonic and steam jewelry cleaning, gemstone safety, workshop uses, and how to choose a safer method for rings and jewelry tools.