This tutorial will help you to create a Beaded Bar Bracelet You will need the following items to complete this tutorial: Hemp Cord, different colours, 1mm thick Dyed Aqua Jade Faceted Semi Precious Round Beads 4mm Argentium Silver Beads Plain Round 4mm Sterling Silver Silicone Stopper Ellipse Bead 6mm Ecosilver Round Wire 0.50mm, 10cm long Superglue Cyanolit Step … [Read more...]
Create a Spider Pendant by Janet Dwyer Jewellery Design
Add some beautiful gemstones and Halloween fun to your jewellery collection with this easy to follow step by step spider pendant tutorial by Janet Dwyer Jewellery Design … [Read more...]
A Guide To Selling Jewellery On Amazon
Do you want to sell handmade jewellery online? Most jewellers opt to sell their designs at craft fairs or on sites like Etsy, but after spending so much time and effort perfecting your designs and products, you might now be in a position to start selling jewellery online elsewhere. So if you’re ready to take your business to the next level, check out our guide to selling … [Read more...]
Why choose Gold Filled Jewellery?
The term ‘gold-filled’ can cause a lot of confusion as there are simply so many different descriptions out there to define what is essentially metal, which has an outer layer of gold, meaning the main body of the item is made from something else. Gold Filled Pineapple Pattern Curved Tube Beads Pack of 10 20x1.5mm, Gold Filled 50mm Endless Hoop Earring and Gold-Filled … [Read more...]
What Is Gold Filled Jewellery?
You may have come across the term before, but what is gold filled jewellery exactly? If it’s still a bit of a mystery to you, you’re in the right place. We’re here to talk you through the basics of gold filled jewellery, from its differences to how long it lasts and whether it tarnishes. Interested in finding out more? Discover all of the answers you need below. What does gold … [Read more...]
Designing with Gemstones
Designing with stones is fun. It is literally like choosing bonbons in a sweet shop with the endless colours and combinations available and there are many different ways to approach it. A gemstone is the focal point of a piece of jewellery; it is the main event that will draw the eye and capture the attention of all who lay eyes on it. A beautiful stone often needs little in … [Read more...]
Getting to know Melanie Blaikie
Melanie Blaikie is a jewellery maker, teacher of creative skills and internationally selling author. We sat down with Melanie (virtually) recently to answer a few questions about her jewellery making journey, what inspires her and more in the interview below. Let us know a bit about yourself, detailing your background, study and training in the jewellery making … [Read more...]
Building A Student Jewellery Tool Kit
Starting a degree in jewellery design? You’ll need to get set up with all the right equipment. With so many different products available, it can be tricky to decide which ones you’ll get the most use out of. That’s where we come in. We’ve provided a rundown of everything you need when building a student jewellery kit – from the different kinds of pliers to the tools needed … [Read more...]
Top 7 Essential Casting Tools For Beginners
Dipping your toe into the world of casting? Otherwise known as “lost wax casting”, this technique has been used by decades of civilizations all over the world. But the process has been simplified since then. So to try the modern jewellery casting process, you’ll need to make sure you have all of the right tools and equipment. Not sure where to begin? We’ll run you through the … [Read more...]
How to Make Copper Stud Earrings by CRZyBest
This tutorial will help you to create copper stud earrings using precious metal clay You will need the following items to complete this tutorial: Badger Balm Mould for Earrings Copper Clay Clay Cutter Clean up Tool Double Ended Work Surface File/Sanding Pads Kiln Wire Mesh Spatula Activated Carbon Firing Pan Googles Heat Proof … [Read more...]