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    What are Preciosa Fine Jewelry Stones?

    Any jewellery maker will know that the quality of a gemstone is essential, whatever the piece you may be working on. At Cooksongold, we aim to ensure we stock only the best range and that includes synthetic stones of only the highest standard. Here we discuss Preciosa Fine Jewelry Stones, one of the finest ranges […]

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    Organising Your Workspace

    Organising your workspace is easy with the right jewellery making storage. Not only will it help clear your bench and make it easier to find your next tool, but it’ll also make for a safer working environment. Tidy up your workshop and clear some room with our selection of jewellery making storage solutions – from jewellery […]

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    Jeweller’s Saw Blades Sizing Chart

    Sawing is a technique that is used by all jewellers and is a fast and easy way to cut metal. It takes some practice to get it right, but once you have the technique mastered, you’ll be ready to create all kinds of jewellery. But choosing a saw blade is often the hardest part. Saw […]

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    How to Use A Ring Triblets

    Are you a budding metalsmith? An engagement ring specialist in the making? If you’re just starting out when it comes to sizing, creating and re-sizing rings, you’ll need to learn how to use a ring triblet effectively. Use our guide below and discover what a triblet is used for, and how using a ring triblet […]

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    What Is A Cabochon Cut Gemstone?

    As you begin your journey as a jewellery maker, it can be hard to get around the various gemstone cuts, including the various techniques and endless terminology. To help you get to grips with the world of jewellery making, we’ve pulled together a guide on cabochon cut gemstones. So what is a cabochon gemstone? Find […]

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    Cutting Metal With Dremel 3000 Rotary Tools

    Are you looking for a rotary tool that delivers across all aspects of your jewellery making? Whether it’s cutting metal, engraving or polishing, the Dremel 3000 Rotary Tool is a handy piece of equipment that all jewellery makers should invest in for their workshop. Our guide below talks you through cutting metal with a Dremel […]

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    Using a Barrelling Machine with Metal, Stones and Glass

    In this guide, learn all about the different compounds and shots that can be used with barrelling machines What can I use my barrelling machine for? You can use your barrelling machine to: Polish metal Grinding and de-burring metal Applying a matt finish Polishing stones and glass For each type of finish, you will need […]

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    Professional Tools Focus: Fretz

    Fretz Design is an American company started in 1970, as a jewellery venture, by husband and wife team Marian and Bill Fretz. Both were originally involved in different areas of the industry, and combined their collective skills to start a small specialist company which initially focussed on the production of bespoke pieces. As time went […]

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    Your Guide To the Knew Concepts Tools Range

    Looking to invest in some essential, new jewellery tools for your bench? If you’re looking to replace your usual bench setup and would like to upgrade, the latest additions to the Knew Concepts tools range could be worth the investment. With clever upgrades to your workbench set up including magnetic bench clamps and sawing bench […]

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    Top Jewellery Making Pliers For Beginners & How To Use Them

    As a beginner jewellery maker you may feel overwhelmed by the sheer amount of tools and supplies available to you. Where do you start? And do you really need it all? Before you find your signature jewellery making style and the materials you like to use the most, you may only want to invest in […]

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    A Beginner’s Guide To Different Types of Chain

    What are the different types of necklace chains? Shop All Chains online at Cooksongold. If you’re planning on including a chain in your jewellery designs, you may want to understand the different types of chain and the style options that you can use. There are many different types of necklaces – naturally, it can be difficult to […]

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    How to Use Different Types of Burrs

    This is the final part of our guide to burrs, where we will cover some of the shapes and profiles which don’t fall directly into the stone setting category. It is worth noting however, that the way in which burrs are used is completely open to your own interpretation, so don’t feel restricted in any […]

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