Here is a #diy sanding stick from @mageofmetals “A helpful tip to any newbie metalsmith/jeweler: save money by making your own emery sanding sticks. Use your old ones (or a wooden paint stir stick) and some sandpaper.😊

I figure most metalsmith’s have their own ways of doing this. Some people prefer tape, I like rubber bands. Some prefer rolling the sandpaper, I like scoring the sandpaper and folding. To each there own.✨” Shared this one in the past but just love how Emily put this together 🙌 if you are a beginner go ahead and make yourself some sanding sticks and you will your new favorite tool ☺️