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How To Polish Sterling Silver Jewellery

I became a polishing fiend when I started creating my own jewellery, there was something about taking a dirty piece of silver and buffing it to the point I could see my own crazed reflection that had me in awe! So today I am going to share how I polish a pair of my simple […]...

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Introduction to Cold Enamel / Epoxy Resin

Resin is a thermosetting liquid plastic, consisting of two parts - a base resin and a hardener or catalyst. Resin is fantastic for jewellers as it can be finished in a similar way to metal, using files, papers and polishing, and can also be drilled. It can be used in jewellery to cast solid objects, […]...

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What Are The Best Files For Metalworking?

Files have been used for metalworking from as early as the Middle Ages - and theyre still essential in metalworking today. But with so many files readily available, it can be hard to know which ones to use for your projects. So, if youre struggling with figuring out the right types of metal files to […]...

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A Jeweller's Guide to Saw Blades

Saw blades come in a wide range of sizes to accommodate different gauges of metal, the idea being that you change them regularly rather than sticking to just one. A saw cut is initiated from the edge of the metal or a carefully pre-drilled hole, although as you work your saw blade requirements will alter. For […]...

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Tips and Tools for Sawing Sheet Metal

Build out your workbench step by step� In this series of blogs for beginner jewellers, weve been helping you piece together the tools you need to be fully equipped to become a professional. From basic workbench essentials to filing tools and polishing techniques. We hope you find this latest instalment useful - its all about how to […]...

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A Guide to Sawing & Piercing

Saw piercing is likely to be one of the first major tasks you attempt as a jeweller. It is the first step in the transformation of a simple sheet of metal into something entirely different and holds endless possibilities. Although most of us are familiar with the concept of sawing wood, many find metal a […]...

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What is the lost wax casting process?

One of the oldest methods of jewellery making around, lost wax casting dates back to the 3rd century BC. Having been lost and rediscovered many times throughout history, the lost wax casting process is still used today for casting metal alloys. Keep on reading to find out what the lost wax process is and how […]...

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