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 […]
Jewellery is an important accessory that can add a touch of elegance and sophistication to any outfit. However, over time, even the finest pieces of jewellery can lose their luster, and appear dull and lifeless. This is where jewellery polishing comes in. Jewellery polishing is the process of restoring and maintaining the shine and lustre […]
Getting started with silver clay jewellery making? Read our useful glossary on all things silver clay to help you on your journey
Precious metal casting has revolutionised the design world, offering creatives of all stripes the opportunity to unleash their imaginations and produce unique designs with minimal fuss. But before you can marvel at your casted design, you must master 3D design software. However, with a multitude of platforms available, knowing where to begin can be daunting. […]
Ready to start making wire wrapped jewellery? Then start by brushing up on your wire wrapping knowledge by reading through our essential glossary. Get to grips with what you need to know in order to start your wire jewellery making journey. Base Metal Wire – These are non precious metals. Copper wire is an easy […]
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 essential tools that you’ll need in your […]
Elements that are scarce and chemically inert are known as precious metals. They have a high economic value, since they are scarce in nature. Jewellery, industrial processes and investment vehicles all frequently use precious metals. The four main precious metals are palladium, platinum, silver, and gold. The qualities of the finished product can be enhanced […]
What you need: Findings – These can be different based on personal preferences: Tools: Instructions: Optional: you can either completely close your findings by soldering them during soldering step 9 or leave the findings semi open and just pushed together.
Today we are going to share everything you need to know about Casting and the process we use to form your designs. Lets get started! What is Casting? Casting is a manufacturing process in which a liquid material is usually poured into a mold, containing a hollow cavity of the desired shape, it is then […]
Whether you are and experienced jeweller, or just starting your jewellery making journey, 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 useful tips for those new to stamping metal […]
As exciting as jewellery making can be, knowing where to start is often overwhelming, particularly when choosing to work with precious metals. Here at Cooksongold, our new dedicated how to make jewellery hub aims to help all new jewellery makers start their journey off on the right foot. Here we have compiled a range of […]
We challenged the students of the British Academy of Jewellery to produce a creative CAD design motivated by a piece of architecture they felt inspired by and then selected the best designs to be casted in silver. We used the challenge to test their creativity and see what amazing creations the students could come up […]
Have you had a ready to finish precious metal casting piece from Cooksongold? Need some tips to finish it off? You’re in luck! Today’s precious metal casting blog series will be sharing our guide on how to finish your piece so it is a perfect high quality finish. Despruing your piece Once your piece has […]