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A well-equipped workspace makes jewellery making smoother, more enjoyable, and more precise. These ten essential tools cover forming, shaping, cutting, soldering and finishing, everything needed to bring a design to life with control and confidence. 1. Pliers Set A solid set of pliers is the backbone of many jewellery making techniques. Each type has a […]

Sheet metal is one of the most versatile materials in jewellery making. Whether you’re making bangles, forming your own rings or designing pendants, sheet metal is great for all of types of jewellery. But with so many different options to choose from, how can you tell which one is right for your project? Do you […]

If you’ve already had an introduction to Silver clay and covered the basics of working with metal clay, you may want to take your silver clay projects to the next level. Carving metal clay is certainly one way of taking that next step and producing precious metal clay jewellery that is completely unique. Read our […]

Piercing, cutting and drilling sheet metal is an integral part of metalsmithing. It may seem daunting at first – something as simple as cutting a hole in metal sheet can seem like a tall order. However, once you get to know the tools (whatever your budget!) and how to use them, you can start cutting […]

Whether you regularly work with sheet metal or are you just discovering  different metal forming techniques, this guide to using metal working hammers will give you all the details you need to start taking advantage of metal working hammers available for forming and forging metals such as sheet, wire and rod.  Metal Shaping Techniques Before […]

Build out your metalworking bench step by step… Welcome back to our series of blogs exploring beginner jewellery making tools and the techniques you need to develop in order to become a pro-jewellery maker. In the last installment we looked at the 12 metal forming tools you need as a beginner. This instalment is all about popular […]

Have you just started jewellery making? It’s a fun, rewarding skill, and there really is no limit to what you can create! It’s a hobby that takes time and practice, but with the right tools and knowledge, you can easily begin making your own designs come to life. For newbies, it’s important to start with […]

Want to learn how to make a clay bead bracelet? This project will guide you through the step by step process of transforming silver clay into stunning textured beads that can be stacked onto a silver screwable torque bangle allowing you to easily add and change them to create a unique piece of jewellery. The […]

Perfect for the crafting enthusiast or someone just keen to start a new hobby, jewellery making is exciting, creative and fun. Here at Cooksongold, our how to make jewellery hub is the perfect place for you. From understanding what equipment you’ll need, to setting up your workspace, we want to help you start your journey. […]

Clay is a great material to make unique pieces out of, without extensive experience of forming and shaping Silver. Sometimes the clay is made up of a precious metal like Silver, and sometimes it’s made up of a non-precious material like FIMO clay which is available in various colours. Here we’ve put together a guide […]

If you’re a fresh face in the jewellery making industry, you’re probably still getting to grips with all the tools you’ll need for your projects. Got a lot of questions? Don’t worry. We’re here to talk you through one of the most versatile jewellery tools – the mandrel tool. Predominantly used with rings, discover what […]

Whether you’re just starting out in jewellery making or have your own successful business, ring clamps are often seen as one of the most useful bench tools to have – and are typically inexpensive for all that they can offer. For jewellery makers, they are particularly useful for holding tiny pieces when filling, sanding, forming […]