Buying Guides
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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 […]
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Polishing
Extraction & PPE When Polishing
Read PostAs you polish a piece of jewellery using a pendant motor or polishing motor, dust and particles are created and released into the air – creating a potential health problem. You will also end up with a messy workshop. In this blog we will look at the ways to reduce this. There are lots of […]
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Buying Guides
What Is Fimo Clay?
Read PostIn this blog we will discuss the basics of Fimo modelling clay – answering questions like “what is Fimo made of?”, “is Fimo clay waterproof?” and giving some Fimo polymer clay ideas to help get you started. What is Fimo? Fimo is a brand of polymer clay. In fact, Fimo modelling clay was the first […]
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Buying Guides
Gemstone Terminology For Beginners
Read PostInterested in gemology? Or do you just want to know your refractive index from your gemstone lustre? If you’re interested in gemstone terminology, setting stones and creating your own jewellery with them, you’re in the right place. Understanding the different parts of a gemstone, and all of the technical gem terminology, can get a little […]
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Buying Guides
Choosing the Best Silver Chain for your Necklace
Read PostWhen choosing the best chains for pendants, it’s important to consider both aesthetics and functionality. Different chain styles not only influence the overall look of the jewellery but also impact how well the chain supports a pendant. Silver chain products featured: Trace VVT CFAL Spiga VVP CJA Snake VV3 84H Twisted rope VVCT A15I Belcher […]
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Buying Guides
How to make a chain longer?
Read PostWhen choosing a chain, particularly on someone else’s behalf, getting the length right can be tricky. Not only do you have to consider the size of the neck it’s going around but also, the size of the pendant it’s intended for. As well as its strength, style, alloy and the position it will hang on […]
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Buying Guides
Types of Earring Findings
Read PostIf you have pierced ears you will undoubtedly have a favorite type of earring fitting. Some of us prefer the security of posts and butterflies whilst others are happy in hooks and the choice can be quite mind boggling at times! So with that in mind, we have put together a bite sized guide to […]
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Buying Guides
A Guide To The Different Types of Silver
Read PostSilver definition noble metal noun CHEMISTRY a metal (e.g. gold, silver, or platinum) that resists chemical action, does not corrode, and is not easily attacked by acids. Silver is a fine, noble metal that can be traced back as far as approximately 3000BC. Our fascination with silver has endured to this day. This is not […]
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Buying Guides
Finished Chain: Discover New Chain Styles
Read PostHere at Cooksongold, we are constantly adding new items to the range and this month we have a lot of great new chain styles making their debut. Part of our growing range of finished chains, we have an abundance of new and exciting styles for you to work with and here, we give you a […]