Buying Guides
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Buying Guides
What To Buy The Jewellery Maker In Your Life
Read PostAre you searching for the perfect gift for the jewellery maker in your life this holiday season? That’s why we’ve put together our top gift ideas for jewellery makers for the holiday season. Whether they’re professional jewellery makers or just starting to experiment, we have a multitude of gift ideas for you to choose from. […]
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Buying Guides
Building A Student Jewellery Tool Kit
Read PostStarting 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 […]
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Buying Guides
Top 7 Jewellery Casting Supplies For Beginners
Read Postipping your toe into the world of casting? Otherwise known as “lost wax casting”, this technique dates back to the 3rd century BC and has been used across the world. The processes have of course simplified since then, so if you’re considering attempting some castings to make modern jewellery, you’ll need to make sure you […]
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Metal Forming & Stamping
What is a Mandrel?
Read PostIf 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 […]
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Buying Guides
What are jewellery findings?
Read PostNew to jewellery making? It can be pretty overwhelming getting to know all the ins and outs of everything, especially when it comes to jewellery findings. You might be wondering “what are jewellery findings?” and “what exactly do they do?”. We’re here to help with our jewellery findings guide. We’ve picked out some of the […]
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Silversmithing
What is silver-plated jewellery?
Read PostThinking of expanding your service offering? Or are you simply wondering “what is silver-plated jewellery?” and how it differs from sterling silver? Whether you’re looking to neaten up some old silver jewellery or are stuck between silver-plated and solid silver pieces, we’re here to talk you through the differences – as well as answering questions […]
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Buying Guides
Try Something New (Part 2)
Read PostContinuing on from our previous blog, here is more inspiration to get every jewellery making wanting to try something new. Base Metal The term Base Metal, simply refers to a common or inexpensive metal and working with them is a great way to create objects at a fraction of the cost of using precious metal. […]
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Buying Guides
Bullion Basics for Beginners
Read PostBullion is at the heart of most jewellery making processes. If you want to use Silver, Gold or any other precious metals in your creations, it’s a good idea to become familiar with the bullion basics. Read on to find out what bullion is, the different types available and how to buy bullion. What is […]
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Beading & Stringing
Beads 101: The Ultimate Beads Guide
Read PostBeads come in all shapes and sizes; they can be tiny and they can also be huge and made of all manner of weird and wonderful materials. If you find yourself feeling a little confused by the sheer volume available, read on for a whistle stop tour of what’s what. Glass Beads Glass beads make […]
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Buying Guides
GRS Tools: Introduction
Read Post‘What used to take years to learn, can now be picked up in days’ GRS are an American based manufacturer who have been producing premium quality engraving and setting tools since the mid 1960s. Their aim has always been to make these two highly skilled techniques easier and more attainable by way of improved technology […]
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Silversmithing
Glossary of Jewellery Terms
Read PostWhen you first start in jewellery making, there are a number of terms that may sound unfamiliar. This is why we have put together a Glossary of Jewellery Terms to make it easier for our jewellery making customers that are just beginning in the jewellery making world and would like to see all the jargon […]
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Buying Guides
Top 5 Jewellery Making Books for Beginners
Read PostHi jewellery makers! I’ve put together a list of jewellery making books, that I feel would be ideal for those making their way into the world of jewellery making. I’ve selected only a handful, which has been difficult, as there are so many to choose from. The five that I have chosen focus on five […]
