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Gemstone SettingHow To Set Earstuds For Half Drilled Beads

How To Set Earstuds For Half Drilled Beads

Ear stud settings for half drilled beads are a great way to make half-drilled beads into classically styled earrings. The studs have a shallow cup with a little peg in the centre which fits ...

Gemstone SettingHow To Set A Cabochon In A Bezel Setting

How To Set A Cabochon In A Bezel Setting

Bezels are an essential component to jewellery making when learning to set gemstones. A well-set bezel setting will show off it's encased gemstone by having a neat, smooth finish and not com...

Gemstone SettingHow To Set Gemstones In Claw Settings

How To Set Gemstones In Claw Settings

Claw settings offer an alternative to the usual bezel style cabochon gemstone settings as well as a beautiful way to set a faceted gemstone. These settings are great if you don't want...

Gemstone SettingHow To Set Faceted Stones In Snaptite Settings

How To Set Faceted Stones In Snaptite Settings

Snaptite settings for faceted gemstones are extremely popular due to their versatility and ease of setting. Supplied in a range of options for pendant, earrings or bracelets they are a ...

Gemstone SettingHow To Set Faceted Stones In Backset Settings

How To Set Faceted Stones In Backset Settings

Backset settings are a quick and easy way to set faceted gemstones when jewellery making. They can be incorporated into necklaces, bracelets and earrings to make beautiful gemstone jewe...

Gemstone SettingHow To Set Gemstones In Wraptite Settings

How To Set Gemstones In Wraptite Settings

Wraptite settings are an amazingly easy way to include faceted gemstones into your jewellery designs. These jewellery settings encase the gemstone around their lightweight shaped wire e...

Gemstone SettingThe Essential Tools For Stone Setting

The Essential Tools For Stone Setting

Beginners Guide To The Basic Stone Setting Tools If you are looking to start setting gemstones in your handmade jewellery designs, the following list of tools will help to get you started! ...

Gemstone SettingGemstone Setting Tutorials

Gemstone Setting Tutorials

Stone setting is such an exciting part of jewellery making! Here you will find advice pages and step by step projects to help you get started. Learning to set gemstones in your jewellery will o...

Safety Data SheetsG-S Hypo Cement Safety Data Sheet

G-S Hypo Cement Safety Data Sheet

The following safety data information is provided by the manufacturer of this product. Please read thoroughly and do not hesitate to contact us if you need further information. The informati...

How to guidesTop Tools For Making Textures On Metal

Top Tools For Making Textures On Metal

Creating textures on metal is an exciting part of jewellery making and creating unique designs. When it comes to texturing metal, the possibilities are endless, it all comes down to your ima...

Beading & ThreadingAdvice On Knotting Elastic Stretch Magic Thread

Advice On Knotting Elastic 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 without the need for a clasp. It is impor...

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...