[Jewelry making - Article 00030] - [Orchid] Flawless chains

[Cathryn]

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    I've started building chains out of fat sterling wire - 2mm wide.  
    After tumbling, they look truly handsome.  However, eagle eye here is
    bothered by the tiny marks left by my pliers - even the round noses
    mark the sterling slightly when I join the jump rings in preparation
    for soldering.  

    Who on Orchid has solved this problem?  I've tried wrapping the
    pliers with different kinds of sticky tape, but it inevitably slips,
    making the join not solder perfect. 

Helpful hints really welcome
Thanks
Cathryn

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