Whether you’re crafting fine jewellery or just getting started with silversmithing, silver remains a timeless favourite. But did you know there’s more than one kind of silver used in jewellery making? Sterling silver may be the go-to, but Argentium is quickly growing in popularity for a very good reason. So, what exactly sets them apart? […]
Build out your metalworking bench step by step… Welcome back to our series of blogs exploring beginner jewellery making tools and the techniques you need to develop in order to become a pro-jewellery maker. In the last installment we looked at the 12 metal forming tools you need as a beginner. This instalment is all about popular […]
Have you ever wondered “what can aluminium be used for?” For a breakdown guide on the uses of aluminium and how aluminium was discovered, you’re in the right place. Read on to find out more about what aluminium is made of and how anodised aluminium jewellery could be a new addition to your jewellery making […]
In this post I will be showing you a simple little trick on how to use pearls in your jewellery! From elegant drop pearl earrings, to rings, brooches, anything you can think of. You could also use this trick in beaded jewellery as well as precious metal! If you’ve wanted to use pearls before, but […]