Beautiful.
Is it true that controlling the focus on a subject's background is difficult thus necessitating a plain background? I have justed started to try this technique and run into that problem.

My first attempt at focus stacking included a sweep background of suede leather. my subject stacked successfully, but the nap on the suede was inconsistently focused, especially around the edges. It seems that one may need a plain smooth uniform background for small product shots on a sweep. True?

I am intrigued by this Kickstarter product called Arsenal

Great description of tilt mechanics. Thanks much. The links are also appreciated. I have not used photo stacking yet and am looking forward to it.

great description of tilt mechanics! Thanks much. I have yet to try stacking and am kind of looking forward to it>

If your lens is facing downward in the bag and the padding is thin, don't set the bag down too hard or you could crack your front filter .

For jewelry photography, should I use the Canon EF f/2.8 100 mm macro and rely on focus stacking for depth of field or should I drop two grand on the TS-E 90mm tilt shift lens? I'm shooting earingr, rings broaches and necklaces.