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    What Are the Best Techniques for Using Laser Cutters or Engravers for Jewellery Makers?

    Laser cutting and engraving offers jewellery makers the opportunity to achieve precision and intricate detail that would be difficult to achieve by hand. Whether you’re looking to cut out delicate designs or engrave personalised messages, laser technology can help take your jewellery to the next level. But what are the best techniques for using laser […]

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    Why Does Metal Tarnish and How to Prevent It? 

    Tarnishing is a natural process that occurs when metals like gold, silver and copper react with their environment. While it doesn’t damage the metal, tarnish can dull its appearance. Here’s why it happens and how to keep your jewellery looking its best.  Why Does Metal Tarnish?  Tarnishing is a chemical reaction that occurs when metal […]

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    Jewellery Making Glossary

    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 glossary of some of the terms we think you’ll need […]

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    Making Jewellery at Home: Top Tips

    Making 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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    How to Use a Polishing Motor

    Polishing 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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    A Guide To Pickling

    Step 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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    5 Different Metal Working Files For Beginners

    Building 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

    As 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

    Precious metal wire is an essential component of jewellery making. Gold and silver wire is used to create a range of finished pieces, findings and other components. For beginner jewellery makers it is advised to practice techniques on base metal wire options which include copper and brass before moving up to working with gold, silver, […]

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    Review: Xuron Jewellers Cutter Kit

    by 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

    By 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

    Your 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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