If you are looking to elevate your jewellery making skill set even further, here are some valuable tips and resources to help you enhance your jewellery making.
Choose the type of jewellery you want to make
Jewellery making offers various avenues, each requiring specific tools, skills, and knowledge. Below are some areas that might inspire your next project:
- Soldering and Welding
- Metal Forming and Stamping
- Clay
- Silversmithing
- Stone Setting
- Beading and Stringing
- Enamelling
- Resin
- Sawing and Piercing
- Texturing
- Wax Carving
- Wire Wrapping
Get the tools & materials you need
Having the right tools and materials is essential for any jewellery maker. Here are a few essential tools needed for most techniques:
- Flat nose pliers (999 3051) – essential for opening and closing jump rings, holding small
- components securely and finishing wire wrapped ends.
- Round nose pliers (999 3052) – to make wire loops, hoops, bends, clasps and jump rings.
- Wire cutters (999 3704) – to cut wire to the exact length.
- A jeweller’s saw (1VP 004) – for intricate cuts.
- Needle files (999 5311) – a must-have for smoothing rough edges, refining shapes, and filing down metal.
- Emery paper (973 111) – ideal for the preparation of metal, smoothing surfaces and removing small scratches.
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Optimise your workspace
While a dedicated workshop is ideal, any comfortable, well-lit area can serve as a creative space. Consider organising your tools and materials efficiently to maximise productivity. Utilise storage solutions such as tool racks and trays to keep everything within reach. Ensure your workspace is ergonomically friendly to avoid strain during longer jewellery making sessions.
Deepen your knowledge
This is a crucial step in jewellery making. Familiarise yourself with key terms using our glossary available on our blog and learn new techniques with our how-to videos on our YouTube channel. If you make jewellery regularly, consider investing in some technique-specific books, available at cooksongold.com.
Be inspired
Jewellery making is a highly creative process, so make sure you are exploring new ideas and styles. Be sure to keep checking our blog offering plenty of inspiration to spark your creativity, along with a variety of projects for you to try out.
Learn from our experts
Our YouTube channel is packed with an ever-growing collection of inspiration, tips and new projects. Whether you’re looking to create something specific, need help mastering a technique, or just want to learn how to use a particular tool, we’ve got you covered.
Practice
Jewellery making takes practice. Don’t be discouraged by mistakes— everyone makes them. Keep practicing, learn from each project and look for advice from our tutorials and guides. Every jeweller starts somewhere; persistence leads to progress and we want to be on that journey with you.
Whether you’re looking to refine your techniques, discover new tools, or gain inspiration, we’ve got you covered. Explore our step-by-step project guides and technique-specific tutorials, plus much more. We can help you take your jewellery making to the next level.
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Maria Hussain