Silversmithing
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Ring
Everything You Need to Know About Ring Sizing
Read PostRing sizing is a critical aspect of jewellery making that ensures the final product fits perfectly and feels comfortable. Whether you’re creating a ring for yourself, a customer or as a gift, getting the size right is essential. This guide will cover everything you need to know about ring sizing, from understanding the basics to […]
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Jewellery Tools
How to Repair Broken Jewellery Pieces
Read PostBroken jewellery can be heartbreaking, especially if it holds sentimental value. Whether it’s a snapped chain, a loose gemstone or a bent ring, repairing broken jewellery can often be simpler than you think. With the right tools, materials and techniques, many jewellery repairs can be tackled at home. Common Jewellery Breakages and How to Fix […]
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Metal Forming & Stamping
Make Something Magical Out of Your Metal This Christmas
Read PostThe festive season is a great time to get creative and make something truly special to gift or sell. Using your own scrap silver can be a way to save money and waste. Jewellers often build up a collection of off cuts of silver sheet and wire and refine or reuse them. Here’s three inspiring […]
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Silversmithing
Silver Jewellery Making- Top Tips
Read PostAs exciting as jewellery making can be, knowing where to start is often overwhelming, particularly when choosing to work with precious metals. Here at Cooksongold, our new dedicated how to make jewellery hub aims to help all new jewellery makers start their journey off on the right foot. Here we have compiled a range of […]
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Silversmithing
What do I Need for Silver Jewellery Making?
Read PostWe 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 guide on all things silver jewellery making to help you […]
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Silversmithing
Silver Jewellery Making Glossary
Read PostPlated Metals Plated metals have only a small percentage of gold or silver content. A thin layer of gold and silver is applied on to a base metal. Plated metals are a budget friendly option so are great for practicing your skills. Plated metals cannot be soldered and are therefore ideal only for wire wrapped […]
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Silversmithing
What is Recycled Gold?
Read PostFor over a decade, businesses in the jewellery industry have promoted recycling gold methods for more sustainable production. Now, more than ever, gold is being recycled and consumers are becoming increasingly aware of what they are purchasing. But what is recycled gold exactly? And how is gold recycled? We cover all in our guide. What […]
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Silversmithing
Silver jewellery making – Everything you need to know
Read PostSilver jewellery making is understandably a very popular form of jewellery making, as the possibilities are almost endless and it’s always in high demand. 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, […]
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Silversmithing
How To Anneal Silver
Read PostHave you ever wanted to make your own silver wire jewellery but are struggling with the annealing process? Don’t worry, we’re here to help. We’ve created an annealing wire guide to help you understand how to anneal metal and how to begin. What is annealing? You may be wondering what is annealing. Annealing is the […]
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Silversmithing
How to Silver Plate Jewellery
Read PostWhether you’re looking to smarten up some pre-existing jewellery or you want to expand your service offering – silver plating jewellery is a great place to start. There are a number of techniques you can use when learning how to silver plate jewellery, but we’ll start with the most basic. For this technique, you’ll need […]
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Silversmithing
A Guide To Engraving The Inside Of A Ring
Read PostEngraving the inside of a ring is a popular technique amongst newlyweds and jewellery makers. It’s a way of personalising them so that they aren’t just regular wedding rings, they’re special and unique. Engraved rings are also popular amongst those who are celebrating the life of a loved one, by engraving a special message, date, […]
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Silversmithing
How to Work with Sheet Metal
Read PostSheet metal is one of the most versatile materials in jewellery making. Whether you’re making bangles, forming your own rings or designing pendants, sheet metal is great for all of types of jewellery. But with so many different options to choose from, how can you tell which one is right for your project? Do you […]