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BeginnersChoosing A Jewellers Workbench

Choosing A Jewellers Workbench

If you've been making jewellery for a while now, you're probably thinking it's time to upgrade to a jewellers workbench! It's one of the most important pieces of equipment you will have...

Beading & ThreadingTypes Of Clasps For Jewellery Making

Types Of Clasps For Jewellery Making

Not only is a clasp an essential piece to fasten your bracelet and necklace designs, your choice of clasp can completely change your design. There are so many jewellery making clasps to...

BeginnersYour Guide To Jewellery Findings

Your Guide To Jewellery Findings

If you're a jewellery making beginner, it can be overwhelming trying to understand what findings you need for your designs. In this guide, we share the most popular jewellery findings and talk...

BeginnersTypes Of Earring Findings For Jewellery Making

Types Of Earring Findings For Jewellery Making

With so many earwires and earring settings available, it's easy to come up with creative and experimental designs using a range of gemstones and wire working techniques. In this guide, ...

BeginnersEasy Ways To Make Charm Jewellery

Easy Ways To Make Charm Jewellery

Charms are so fun and are a great way to add personality to your handmade jewellery designs. Find easy ways you can use them to create colourful and creative designs below. At Kernowcraft, ...

BeginnersTypes Of Chain For Jewellery Making & Necklet Chain Length Guide

Types Of Chain For Jewellery Making & Necklet Chain Length Guide

There are so many chains to choose from for jewellery making but it really comes down to your own personal preference and the design you have in mind. Although there are popular chains such a...

Beginners10 Reasons You Need A Headband Magnifier For Jewellery Making

10 Reasons You Need A Headband Magnifier For Jewellery Making

Jewellery making is a brilliant hobby which includes some seriously fiddly work! You’re dealing with tiny pieces of jewellery, teeny beads and gemstones which can put a strain on your e...

Beginners15 Tips To Stay Safe In The Workshop

15 Tips To Stay Safe In The Workshop

Jewellery making is a wonderful hobby but it's important to stay safe in your workshop. In this blog post we share some of the simple yet important factors you need to consider when mak...

BeginnersHow To Use A Safety Chain

How To Use A Safety Chain

Safety chains are used to keep your favourite jewellery safe while wearing it. They are great if you have an expensive piece of jewellery, a piece that's sentimental or handed down to you. ...

BeginnersHow To Make Jewellery At Home

How To Make Jewellery At Home

Have you got the jewellery making bug? Whether you've just discovered your love for jewellery making or you've been making on the sofa for a year, it could be time to upgrade and create a li...

BeginnersHow To Make A Ring Smaller With A Ring Size Adjuster

How To Make A Ring Smaller With A Ring Size Adjuster

Do you have a ring that doesn't fit or annoyingly slides of your finger? Ring size adjusters are the perfect solution. Follow our simple step by step instructions below to ensure y...

BeginnersThe Pliers You Need For Jewellery Making

The Pliers You Need For Jewellery Making

Which pliers do you really need when starting out making your own jewellery? There are a lot of different types of jewellery making pliers available covering the basics to more specialised ne...