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Enamelling is a jewellery making technique used to add both colour and texture to precious metal pieces. For professional results, the right enamelling equipment is essential. From kilns and enamelling colours through to enamelling sifters and paintbrushes, we’ll guide you through the essential enamel tools and enamelling equipment you need to get started. Essential enamel […]

As an ancient jewellery making technique that has been adopted by modern jewellers, enamelling can result in colourful, unique designs. But what is enamelling? And what is enamel made of? The enamelling process involves fusing tiny glass particles with heat to form a solid layer of colour onto a variety of different metals, such as […]

All enamelling techniques involve the fusing of tiny glass particles with heat to form a solid layer of colour over a metal background. Enamel can be matte, shiny, opaque or translucent and comes in a wide selection of colours and finishes. There are a number of different jewellery enamelling techniques that can be used to […]

by Jo Varney Enamelling by Ruth Ball (999 A53) I have been a big fan of enamelled jewellery for many years now, and after reading Ruth Ball’s fantastic book on the subject, I can honestly say that I am now an even bigger fan! Published by Bloomsbury as part of The Jewellery Handbook series, ‘Enamelling’ […]

Your Step By Step Guide To Enamelling Jewellery Previously on The Bench we gave you the basic introduction to Efcolor Enamelling. Read on to learn more from the next part of our guide which will include the steps to take when creating enamelled jewellery at home… Getting Started with Enamelling Jewellery Once you have everything you need, […]

  Your Guide To Enamelling Jewellery Enamelling jewellery is the technique of fusing powdered glass with metal. Used to add colour, imagery and texture to metalwork, enamelling is used for a number of decorative pieces including bowls, glasses, vases and decanters, alongside enamelling jewellery. Traditional enamelling effects are achieved using specialist equipment and a high […]

Enamel is essentially powdered glass which is fused to metal using extreme heat to create decoration. It has been used in varying forms for thousands of years to embellish jewellery and decorative objects and some of the earliest examples date from around 1400BC. There are a number of different techniques used in enamelling which all […]

With 2024 just around the corner, we can start to take a peak at the colour trend for next year. The Colour of the Year 2024 was recently announced, and its Apricot Crush. We take a look across our range of products to see what it could mean for you. What is the Colour Trend […]

We know that starting your jewellery making journey can be overwhelming which is why, as a part of our how to make jewellery hub we’re giving you some helpful advice, tips, guides and more on a range of jewellery making. Here we’ve put together a glossary of some of the terms we think you’ll need […]

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. […]

Want to experiment with your enamelling technique? Choose from a variety of colours and create a pair of stylish button earrings for everyday wear!

Types of Enamel Enamels are made up of tiny particles that are then applied to precious metals through a variety of different techniques. Over the years, many different types of enamel jewellery have been developed, including different types of enamel paint, as well as leadfree enamel types that are safe for both the environment and […]