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Extender Chains - Making sure you get the right length

When choosing a chain, particularly on someone elses behalf, getting the length right can be tricky. Not only do you have to consider the size of the neck its going around but also, the size of the pendant it’s intended for. As well as its strength, style, alloy and the position it will hang on […] The post Extender Chains – Making sure you get the right length appeared first on The Bench . ...

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5 Different Metal Working Files For Beginners

Building out your jewellery making tool kit Youll already know that there are a huge amount of metal working files that you could invest in to perfect your craft. But lets face it – not everyone has the budget to pick up their ideal kit right from the off. When youre just starting out its […] The post 5 Different Metal Working Files For Beginners appeared first on The Bench . ...

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Top 5 Jewellery Making Tools For A Busy Designer

Feeling frustrated at work and looking for a way to speed up the jewellery making process We can help with that. We understand how busy jewellery makers can get, which is why weve compiled a list of the top 5 jewellery making tools for the busy designer. From pliers to burrs, find all of our […] The post Top 5 Jewellery Making Tools For A Busy Designer appeared first on The Bench . ...

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Tool Storage around the Bench

Good tool storage is essential in any well organised work space regardless of size. It can save you time, as well as prolonging the life of the tools themselves, so is well worth the investment. Keeping a clear working area can be tricky when you have a large number of tools that you frequently need […] The post Tool Storage around the Bench appeared first on The Bench . ...

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How To Clean Jewellery Using Elma Ultrasonics

Does your jewellery need an extra boost to restore it to its former self before selling Cleaning jewellery with an ultrasonic can provide just that, leaving your pieces looking as good as new. Whether youre looking to clean a bracelet, rings or a necklace, just follow our step-by-step guide to find out what you need […] The post How To Clean Jewellery Using Elma Ultrasonics appeared first on The Bench . ...

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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 […] The post What Is The Lost Wax Casting Process appeared first on The Bench . ...

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Top Polishing Tips

Achieving a beautiful finish is a crucial stage of jewellery production and can really make or break a piece. Polishing can be extremely daunting at first as there are many stages involved in achieving a successful shine so to take some of the pain out of polishing, we have put together some top tips to […] The post Top Polishing Tips appeared first on The Bench . ...

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