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Beading & ThreadingTypes Of Beads For Jewellery Making

Types Of Beads For Jewellery Making

Beading is such a fun and creative hobby! We show you the many types of beads available, including materials, drill hole options and shapes to choose from to help you plan and inspire your desi...

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, ...

How to guidesHow To Use Renaissance Wax To Prevent Tarnished Jewellery

How To Use Renaissance Wax To Prevent Tarnished Jewellery

What Is Renaissance Wax? Renaissance wax is an invisible wax that protects metals from oxidisation. It was first developed in the 1950s in the British Museum research laboratories, specifical...

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...

How to guidesDIY Hair Accessories With Gemstones

DIY Hair Accessories With Gemstones

Hair accessories have become a big trend once again, with a focus being on statement designs - from sparkles, bold colours to gemstones. We show you how easy it is to make your own hair acce...

How to guidesWhat Is A Multi Chuck & Essential Accessories For Your Dremel Multi Tool

What Is A Multi Chuck & Essential Accessories For Your Dremel Multi Tool

What Is A Multi Chuck? A multi chuck is used to easily and quickly change accessories on your Dremel Multi Tool without using collets. This will save you valuable time in the workshop and ...

How to guidesWhat Is Alligator Tape & How To Use It For Jewellery Making

What Is Alligator Tape & How To Use It For Jewellery Making

What Is Alligator Tape? Alligator tape is essential for jewellery making and all kinds of craftwork. You simply wrap your fingers in the tape to protect your fingers from minor cuts, ab...

Gemstone SettingHow To Drill Sea Glass For Jewellery Making

How To Drill Sea Glass For Jewellery Making

How to drill sea glass is one question we get asked a lot, so we thought we'd show you how it's done. You'll find a video tutorial of how to drill a piece of sea glass using a drill bit and ho...

How to guidesHow To Use A Jewellers Piercing Saw

How To Use A Jewellers Piercing Saw

Sawing is an essential part of jewellery making for accurately cutting metal wire and sheet. Sawing metal sheet is a technique you will do at the very start of your jewellery making jou...

How to guides2 Ways To Apply Liver Of Sulphur

2 Ways To Apply Liver Of Sulphur

Hi, my name is Marena and I am the creator and crafter of Fabled Silver. I first learned about patina and liver of sulphur, further referred to as LOS, on a Silver Diploma Course at London Jew...

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...

How to guidesUsing A Third Hand For Jewellery Making

Using A Third Hand For Jewellery Making

Ever wished you had an extra pair of hands in the workshop? The third hand is the answer! What Is A Third Hand? Also known as a third arm, the third hand has sturdy reverse action twee...