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 […]
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 listed what we think are some of the essential tools that you will […]
Are you mastering the art of using a ring sizer tool? As a jeweller, this is an area of your business that will encourage customers to come back again and again, as long as your work is accurate. So, investing in a professional ring stretcher/reducer tool will help you master the art of ring resizing […]
Jewellery trends come and go but one trend that has stood the test of time is antique-effect jewellery. Copper and brass pieces with an antique look have remained a customer favourite for a long time, and with just a little time and some liver of sulphur, it’s simple to learn how to patina copper pieces […]
New to jewellery polishing and want to learn more about the technical jargon that comes along with the jewellery manufacturing process? Use our glossary of polishing terms to understand all the tools and terms related to the polishing process. Polishing The jewellery polishing process removes small amounts of the metal’s surface, leaving behind a smooth […]
Inevitably when you start making jewellery, it won’t be too long before someone asks you to resize a ring and so the following information is a basic guide to ring sizing for beginners. It is intended to be used for plain rings only. Rings containing stones are best given to an expert to deal with, […]
Are you interested in learning how to engrave metal by hand? Ideal for precision work and detailed jewellery, hand engraving metal is a great technique used by many jewellers. Whether you’re learning how to engrave silver by hand, or another alloy of choice, our handy guide will give you all the tips and tricks you […]
Strip soldering, or stick feed soldering, is a great technique for pieces which require either a large amount of solder or a lengthy solder join. It can also be useful in areas that pallions of solder would be otherwise difficult to position. It involves a direct feed of solder which is drawn along a seam […]
Having already discussed burr materials in the first part of this blog series, parts two and three will focus on the varying shapes of Busch burrs and the jobs that they are intended for. We will cover shapes and cuts, and try to make some sense and order out of the vast selection out there. […]
FIMO Professional clay can be used to make all kinds of unique jewellery creations. To help you craft them just as you imagined, we want to show you how you can mix virtually any colour you desire. Using the FIMO colour wheel, you can create 176 colours from just five primary colour clays. What colours […]
By Jo Varney There are many different ways to solder two pieces of metal together, and in time you will undoubtedly develop your own preferred method. However, there are some basic rules which should always be adhered to – to demonstrate, here I will take you through a very simple way to solder a band […]
Are you interested in learning how to use jump rings for jewellery making? We can help you along the way. Jump rings are a jewellery-making essential, allowing you to attach everything from chains to clasps and pendants to charms. Whether you want to make earrings, necklaces or bracelets, learning how to use jump rings will […]
A textured metal finish can be achieved in a variety of different ways and can take a number of days, or a matter of minutes, to obtain – depending on the metal texturing techniques you use. Advances in materials and product development mean that it is now possible to achieve different metal textures using a […]