Whether you\u2019re a silversmith or you prefer working with gold, setting up a jewellery business from home is a great place to start. So, what do you have to do before you can begin setting up a jewellery workshop at home? The two most important things to consider are: having the right equipment and knowing how to go about jewellery making at home safely. To help you on your way, we\u2019ve compiled a list of top tips to ensure health and safety in a jewellery workshop and an example of a jewellery making table setup for inspiration.<\/p>\n
Health and safety in a jewellery workshop<\/strong><\/h3>\nMaintaining your safety when jewellery making is key. To avoid any potential damage to yourself or your belongings, here are a few of the most important pieces of safety equipment<\/a> and advice to follow:<\/p>\n\n![\"Workshop](\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/997_1409_12-300x225.jpg\")
Wear gloves.<\/strong> Especially when dealing with high temperatures or sharp tools, protective gloves<\/a> or finger protectors<\/a> are essential.<\/li>\n- Use eye protection.<\/strong> Depending on the type of jewellery you\u2019re making, you\u2019ll need suitable eye protection. This could be with safety glasses<\/a>, goggles<\/a> or even a face shield if you\u2019re polishing, grinding or drilling metal.<\/li>\n
- Wear appropriate clothing.<\/strong> This means wearing close fitting garments without any danger of sleeves or excess material getting caught in equipment or catching on fire. To be on the safe side, we\u2019d recommend wearing a heat resistant apron<\/a><\/li>\n
- Ensure good lighting.<\/strong> Vital for keeping you safe, good workbench lighting<\/a> means you\u2019ll reduce the risk of cutting yourself instead of your metal.<\/li>\n
- Have a first aid kit handy<\/strong>. Unfortunately, accidents do happen when working with sharp objects and fire, so to prevent any further damage make sure you have a first aid kit nearby. It needs to be fully stocked with plasters, tape, gauze, hydrogen peroxide and an eyewash kit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Jewellery making table setup<\/strong><\/h3>\nNow we\u2019ve gone through some of the key features for maintaining health and safety in a jewellery workshop, it\u2019s time to set up your workbench. A jewellery making table is perhaps the most essential piece of equipment when it comes to setting up a jewellery business from home, so it\u2019s important to make sure you get your setup right. Before ![\"Jewellers](\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/999_7169_12-300x225.jpg\")
you start setting up a jewellery workshop at home, there are a few essential pieces of kit you\u2019ll need:<\/p>\n
\n- A workbench.<\/strong> Depending on the type of jewellery you\u2019ll be making, the size of your workbench<\/a> will vary. Workbenches often come with a range of helpful features like tool organisers and graduated drawers for efficient storage.<\/li>\n
- An adjustable chair.<\/strong> Maintaining the right posture when jewellery making is important for keeping backache to a minimum. So to ensure you\u2019re sitting properly, we\u2019d recommend you get an adjustable chair<\/a> to keep you comfortable and supported while working. Keep in mind that the way you sit at your workbench is very different to an office desk. You should sit significantly lower, making sure that your neck is not looking down and strained as you work.<\/li>\n
- Lighting. <\/strong>If the room you\u2019ll be working in isn\u2019t the brightest, you\u2019ll need to find a source of light. Choose from a range of lighting<\/a> options, including desk lamps, overhead lighting and even LED headbands.<\/li>\n
- Storage.<\/strong> To keep your workshop organised, there are plenty of storage solutions<\/a> you can use to keep your equipment out of your way while working.<\/li>\n
- Basic workshop equipment.<\/strong> To ensure a smooth process, stock up on all the basic workshop equipment<\/a> you need before starting with your designs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- Wear gloves.<\/strong> Especially when dealing with high temperatures or sharp tools, protective gloves<\/a> or finger protectors<\/a> are essential.<\/li>\n
- Use eye protection.<\/strong> Depending on the type of jewellery you\u2019re making, you\u2019ll need suitable eye protection. This could be with safety glasses<\/a>, goggles<\/a> or even a face shield if you\u2019re polishing, grinding or drilling metal.<\/li>\n
- Wear appropriate clothing.<\/strong> This means wearing close fitting garments without any danger of sleeves or excess material getting caught in equipment or catching on fire. To be on the safe side, we\u2019d recommend wearing a heat resistant apron<\/a><\/li>\n
- Ensure good lighting.<\/strong> Vital for keeping you safe, good workbench lighting<\/a> means you\u2019ll reduce the risk of cutting yourself instead of your metal.<\/li>\n
- Have a first aid kit handy<\/strong>. Unfortunately, accidents do happen when working with sharp objects and fire, so to prevent any further damage make sure you have a first aid kit nearby. It needs to be fully stocked with plasters, tape, gauze, hydrogen peroxide and an eyewash kit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Jewellery making table setup<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Now we\u2019ve gone through some of the key features for maintaining health and safety in a jewellery workshop, it\u2019s time to set up your workbench. A jewellery making table is perhaps the most essential piece of equipment when it comes to setting up a jewellery business from home, so it\u2019s important to make sure you get your setup right. Before
you start setting up a jewellery workshop at home, there are a few essential pieces of kit you\u2019ll need:<\/p>\n- \n
- A workbench.<\/strong> Depending on the type of jewellery you\u2019ll be making, the size of your workbench<\/a> will vary. Workbenches often come with a range of helpful features like tool organisers and graduated drawers for efficient storage.<\/li>\n
- An adjustable chair.<\/strong> Maintaining the right posture when jewellery making is important for keeping backache to a minimum. So to ensure you\u2019re sitting properly, we\u2019d recommend you get an adjustable chair<\/a> to keep you comfortable and supported while working. Keep in mind that the way you sit at your workbench is very different to an office desk. You should sit significantly lower, making sure that your neck is not looking down and strained as you work.<\/li>\n
- Lighting. <\/strong>If the room you\u2019ll be working in isn\u2019t the brightest, you\u2019ll need to find a source of light. Choose from a range of lighting<\/a> options, including desk lamps, overhead lighting and even LED headbands.<\/li>\n
- Storage.<\/strong> To keep your workshop organised, there are plenty of storage solutions<\/a> you can use to keep your equipment out of your way while working.<\/li>\n
- Basic workshop equipment.<\/strong> To ensure a smooth process, stock up on all the basic workshop equipment<\/a> you need before starting with your designs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- An adjustable chair.<\/strong> Maintaining the right posture when jewellery making is important for keeping backache to a minimum. So to ensure you\u2019re sitting properly, we\u2019d recommend you get an adjustable chair<\/a> to keep you comfortable and supported while working. Keep in mind that the way you sit at your workbench is very different to an office desk. You should sit significantly lower, making sure that your neck is not looking down and strained as you work.<\/li>\n
- Use eye protection.<\/strong> Depending on the type of jewellery you\u2019re making, you\u2019ll need suitable eye protection. This could be with safety glasses<\/a>, goggles<\/a> or even a face shield if you\u2019re polishing, grinding or drilling metal.<\/li>\n