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Beading & ThreadingYour Guide To Metals For Jewellery Making

Your Guide To Metals For Jewellery Making

When getting started in jewellery making, choosing metal wire and sheet can seem like a tricky task but you'll be much more confident once you understand the options available. In this advice ...

Beginners7 Ways To Fasten A Necklace or Bracelet

7 Ways To Fasten A Necklace or Bracelet

Whilst it is not the most exciting part of jewellery design, fastenings are really important! They need to be secure, easy to navigate and blend in with the rest of the design. There are many...

BeginnersCM to Inches For Chain Length Conversions

CM to Inches For Chain Length Conversions

All the chains we sell at Kernowcraft are sold in centimetre lengths, but for those of you who prefer to work in inches, here's our quick and simple conversion list to make things that little bi...

BeginnersHow To Use Devcon Epoxy Glue For Jewellery Making

How To Use Devcon Epoxy Glue For Jewellery Making

Devcon 5 Minute Epoxy Glue is Kernowcraft's most recommended and best selling glue for making jewellery and gluing gemstones into settings. It is perfect for stone setting as it dries clear and...

BeginnersHow To Open And Close Jump Rings For Jewellery Making

How To Open And Close Jump Rings For Jewellery Making

Jump rings are an essential when it comes to jewellery making. They are the little components that go un-noticed but make so much possible! Whilst it may seem like the most simple thing to do, ...

BeginnersA collection of essential jewelry repair tools and supplies including pliers, adhesives, and findings for fixing broken jewellery at home.

Jewellery Making Tutorials For Beginners

Getting Started with Jewellery Making: A Beginner’s Guide to Tools, Materials and Techniques If you're a complete beginner to jewellery making, this is the perfect place for you! Here you will find...

BeginnersA Quick Guide to Jewellery Making Hammers

A Quick Guide to Jewellery Making Hammers

When starting out in jewellery making, getting all the tools you need can seem like a daunting task. Jewellers hammers are used for many reasons, including shaping and forming metal and also...

BeginnersAdvice on knotting elastic stretch magic thread

Advice on knotting elastic stretch magic thread

Tips for knotting stretch magic thread Stretch magic is a fantastic, clear, strong and stretchy elastic thread. It won't crack or harden over time and is ideal for beaded bracelets and necklets ...