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How to guidesHow To Use Doming Block & Punches For Jewellery Making

How To Use Doming Block & Punches For Jewellery Making

Doming, also known as 'dapping' is a popular jewellery making technique used for creating curves and domes in soft metals. You will be amazed at the professional results you can achieve...

How to guidesWhat Is A Ring Mandrel & How To Use It

What Is A Ring Mandrel & How To Use It

It's so important to ensure that your rings are sized accurately, not only does it save time amending mistakes it also maintains your professionalism. On this tutorial page, we run you throug...

Beginners12 Basic Tools For Jewellery Making Beginners

12 Basic Tools For Jewellery Making Beginners

Once you've got the basic jewellery making tools, the possibilities are endless for creating unique handmade jewellery! Below, we share our top tool recommendation...

How to guides25 Additional Jewellery Making Supplies For Your Collection

25 Additional Jewellery Making Supplies For Your Collection

This post is for the jewellers currently making with basic tools and supplies, looking to expand their collection! The list is endless when it comes to purchasing jewellery making tools and ...

How to guidesHow To Prevent & Remove Fire Scale & Fire Stain

How To Prevent & Remove Fire Scale & Fire Stain

You’ve finished your beautiful piece of jewellery and suddenly spot a dark shadow on your design! It’s every jeweller’s worst nightmare, especially when they’re in a hurry. This dark purplis...

Beading & ThreadingHow To Use End Caps For Jewellery Making

How To Use End Caps For Jewellery Making

End caps are a great component used to secure the end of your necklace or bracelet designs! There are a few different styles of cord ends to choose from - in this tutorial we show you h...

How to guidesSoldering Flux For Jewellery Making Explained

Soldering Flux For Jewellery Making Explained

What Is Flux & Why Is It Important? Flux is a compound which is applied onto a joint before soldering to prevent oxides. Using flux keeps your piece clean, allowing the solder to flow ea...

How to guidesSilver Plating Solution Safety Data Sheet

Silver Plating Solution Safety Data Sheet

The following is the safety data information provided by the manufacturer of Silver Plating Solution (creation date: 30/05/2001). Please read thoroughly and do not hesitate to contact us if ...

How to guidesEssential Tools For Working With Metal Clay

Essential Tools For Working With Metal Clay

Metal clay is a brilliant way to get creative as it can be moulded, sculpted and formed just like modelling clay! It's so easy to use and in most cases can be fired using a gas torch, in a ...

BeginnersTime Saving Jewellery Making Tools & Supplies

Time Saving Jewellery Making Tools & Supplies

Whether you're making for friends, craft fairs or your online shop - we could all do with a helping hand from time to time. In this blog post, we share our top favourite time saving supplie...

Beading & ThreadingWhat Are Briolette Beads & How To Use Them

What Are Briolette Beads & How To Use Them

Briolettes are one of our most popular beads! They are so pretty and are perfect for adding to earrings and necklaces. Take a look below at the many ways you can transform briolettes into be...

Gemstone SettingTypes Of Bezel Cups

Types Of Bezel Cups

Bezel cups are a firm favourite among jewellers - these pre-made settings are great for speeding up the design process and creating professional designs every time. Take a look below at...