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Inspiration
Jewellery Making Glossary
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 glossary of some of the terms we think you’ll need […]
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Inspiration
Making Jewellery at Home: Top Tips
Read PostMaking jewellery at home is such an exciting and creative hobby, with the right skills and tools you really can make some incredible pieces all from the comfort of your own home. Whether you have a passion for crafting or just wanted to try something new, jewellery making isn’t as difficult as you might think. […]
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Polishing
How to Use a Polishing Motor
Read PostPolishing is a crucial part of jewellery making and is a process which creates a high quality finish on the surface of metal items. The polishing process works to remove hair line scratches, marks and dullness leaving behind a professional finish, however it is important that the metal surface is properly prepared for polishing. Use […]
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Top Tips for the perfect CAD Design
Read PostHere at Cooksongold we know how much skill it takes at creating and designing a model for 3D printing. You have all the flexibility of creating an innovative CAD design but printing 3D models in precious metals can still require certain design guideline elements to ensure that your design is printed to the best of […]
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Soldering & Welding
A Guide To Pickling
Read PostStep away from the Kilner jars and put down that beetroot! Tempting though it is, we are not about to explore the fascinating subject of preserves and chutneys! No, in jewellery terms pickling refers to the process of removing oxidised surfaces and flux from metal after soldering. What is pickling solution made from? It is […]
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Metal Forming & Stamping
5 Different Metal Working Files For Beginners
Read PostBuilding out your jewellery making tool kit? You’ll already know that there are a huge amount of metal working files that you could invest in to perfect your craft. But let’s face it – not everyone has the budget to pick up their ideal kit right from the off. When you’re just starting out it’s […]
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Handmade Jewellery – Finding the right style for you Part 2
Read PostAs you may have seen from our previous blog in this series, there are many different tools and techniques that can be used with metal. Now we move onto non-metal, to give you all the information to find out which is the right style for you. If you find the prospect of using metal a […]
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Jewellery Making Wire: The Basics
Read PostWire forms the backbone of many a workshop – whatever your latest design, whatever your jewellery making style, wire can often play a central role in jewellery making. But if you are not familiar with wire in all of its available shapes, gauges and uses just where should you start? Round Wire – is your […]
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Review: Xuron Jewellers Cutter Kit
Read Postby Nicky Moxey If you spend any time playing with wire, you’ve almost certainly got a favourite wire cutter. I had three – one of which I admit was stolen from my husband’s toolbox! Then along came the Xuron Jewellers Cutter Kit. I also acquired the Xuron Four-in-one Crimper with Chain Nose Pliers at the […]
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Review: Sterling Silver Sliding Clasps
Read PostBy Lorraine Sanderson Sliding clasps in precious metal have long been the elusive component for jewellery makers. They are seen on many designs in both the media and jewellery shops, ranging from the simple friendship/stacker bracelet to high end designer brands. However, to find the clasps to purchase individually has been like trying to find […]
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Efcolor Enamelling Guide: Part 2
Read PostYour Step By Step Guide To Enamelling Jewellery Previously on The Bench we gave you the basic introduction to Efcolor Enamelling. Read on to learn more from the next part of our guide which will include the steps to take when creating enamelled jewellery at home… Getting Started with Enamelling Jewellery Once you have everything you need, […]
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A Solid Gold Alternative
Read PostApplying an outer layer of gold to a less valuable metal base is nothing new. But the process of gold filling is a much more recent development and, as you’ll see, it’s a great alternative to overlaying or coating. When you’ve experienced gold filled jewellery, chances are you really will start to see gold plating […]
