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 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 […]
Although resin might not be considered a dangerous substance, it is still a hazardous product and in similar fashion to household chemicals, it must be handled with care. Before you get started in making something with resin, ensure you have a read of our top tips and health and safety measures to help you do […]
In part one of our resin blog series, we detailed what is resin, and then in part two, we went through the essential tools needed to use it. Now in part 3, using our Resin Jewellery Starter Kit (860 031A), we have put together a guide on how to use resin Prepare your working area […]
Now you’ve learnt what resin is, the different types and what it can do in part 1 of our resin guide, it’s time to learn the essential tools needed when working with resin. Whilst working with resin doesn’t require masses of expensive tools, you will need some specific equipment. Most items are available at a […]
Resin is an extremely versatile and exciting material which can be used without the need for expensive tools and equipment. In this first part of our guide to resin, we allow you to discover exactly what is resin, as well as the different types available. What is Resin? In its basic form, resin is a […]
Wire wrapping is a unique and fun way of making jewellery. Covering anything from simple loops to twisted wire and intricately wrapped gemstones, this is a jewellery making technique that can allow you to truly be as creative as possible. With wire wrapping there is no limit to the type of jewellery you can create. […]
Here at Cooksongold we know how much skill it takes at creating and designing a model for precious metal casting. You have all the flexibility of creating an innovative CAD design but casting in precious metal can still require certain design guideline elements to ensure that your design is printed to the best of quality. […]
Achieving a beautiful finish is a crucial stage of jewellery production and can really make or break a piece. Polishing can be extremely daunting at first as there are many stages involved in achieving a successful shine so to take some of the pain out of polishing, we have put together some top tips to help […]
There are many ways to add texture to your jewellery – burrs, files and waxes are examples of techniques that add deep and pronounced texture to once plain surfaces. Here we are going to show you a few quick and easy ways to add texture using a range of polishing tools, including our favourite the […]
Cooksongold presents the unity ring… The unity ring tests the bounds of creativity and was the perfect show piece to bring our idea to life using our precious metal casting service. With intricate hand details and the delicate nature of the piece holding together a beautiful gemstone this was a great creation from start to […]
ALL ABOUT CAD CAD: Computer Aided Design is the use of computer software to design and create a digital 2D drawing or 3D model. It is the perfect platform to create a variety of designs using modern technology. With 3D CAD you can share, analyse and modify designs with ease, opening a door of opportunities […]