Silversmithing

  • Metal Forming & Stamping

    Make Something Magical Out of Your Metal This Christmas

    The 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 […]

    Read Post
  • Silversmithing

    Silver Jewellery Making- Top Tips

    As 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 […]

    Read Post
  • Silversmithing

    What do I Need for Silver Jewellery Making?

    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, 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 […]

    Read Post
  • Silversmithing

    Silver Jewellery Making Glossary

    Plated 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 […]

    Read Post
  • Silversmithing

    What is Recycled Gold?

    For 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 […]

    Read Post
  • Silversmithing

    Silver jewellery making – Everything you need to know

    Silver 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, […]

    Read Post
  • Silversmithing

    How To Anneal Silver

    Have 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 […]

    Read Post
  • Silversmithing

    How to Silver Plate Jewellery

    Whether 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 […]

    Read Post
  • Silversmithing

    A Guide To Engraving The Inside Of A Ring

    Engraving 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, […]

    Read Post
  • Silversmithing

    How to Work with Sheet Metal

    Sheet 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 […]

    Read Post
  • Silversmithing

    How to use a ring clamp

    Whether you’re just starting out in jewellery making or have your own successful business, ring clamps are often seen as one of the most useful bench tools to have – and are typically inexpensive for all that they can offer. For jewellery makers, they are particularly useful for holding tiny pieces when filling, sanding, forming […]

    Read Post
  • Silversmithing

    How To Forge A Ring

    Forging is a metalworking technique that has been used for centuries. Traditionally, it has been used to create a whole host of different pieces of equipment, from weapons to architectural infrastructures. But it is also a form of traditional jewellery making, used to make rings, brooches and pendants. Would you like to give this historical […]

    Read Post
1 2 3