Working with precious metals is an exciting and rewarding process, but it can also be daunting if you’re just starting out. One of the most step is choosing the right tools. With so many options available, understanding what’s essential and what’s optional can save you both time and money. Here’s a guide to help you […]
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 […]
Experimenting with metal clay jewellery designs? Ever thought about trying bronze? If you haven’t already tried out Prometheus Bronze clay, this metal clay is simple to work with and will give you a professional result in no time at all. To help you get the finish you’re looking for, use our guide on how to […]
Silver Clay was invented in Japan in the 1990s by metallurgist Masaki Morikawa. For many, it has been a revelation which has allowed fine jewellery to be made simply without the need for years of training or multiple sets of expensive tools. However, there are those who still believe it to be nothing short of […]
If you’re starting out in your journey as a jewellery maker, our how to make jewellery hub is the place for you. We’ve collated the perfect collection of guides and resources to help you learn a range of different jewellery making areas including how to make jewellery with silver clay. One of the best materials […]
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, […]
Delving into the art of silver clay jewellery making? Silver clay jewellery expert Lori Ridgway of Lori Ridgway Jewellery provides us with a list of her top 5 essential silver clay tools to help you get started. Discover all the key silver clay equipment you need to make sure your designs are the best they […]
If you’ve already had an introduction to Silver clay and covered the basics of working with metal clay, you may want to take your silver clay projects to the next level. Carving metal clay is certainly one way of taking that next step and producing precious metal clay jewellery that is completely unique. Read our […]
Soldering chain links is a fiddly business. But there are some techniques you can use to make sure that you’re getting it right each time. Use our step by step guide below to help you learn how to solder silver chain and gold chain using some basic principles. Soldering chain links: What are you up […]
Interested in learning how to set a stone in a 4-claw ring? Whether you’re planning on setting your own engagement ring or are keen to expand your jewellery making expertise, use our video tutorial and our guide as a reference for learning some basic stone setting techniques. In this guide we’ll talk you through the […]
Making jewellery with resin is such a fun, creative and exciting skill to have but knowing where to start can be overwhelming. Our resin jewellery making hub is a great place to find all of the basic help and guidance you need to get started so don’t forget to visit the hub. Once you’ve learnt […]
Casting resin using different colours, moulds, and objects is a creative way of producing interesting jewellery pieces without having to invest in lots of supplies. In fact, it’s a great way to get started in jewellery making and other forms of crafting too, as the objects you can create with resin really are endless! Casting […]
Jewellery making wire, whether silver, gold or copper is an essential component for custom jewellery designs. Knowing how to work with our range of wire can make all the difference to your designs, which is why we have put together some of our most useful advice and tips on wire wrapping, to help you take […]