Jewelry - Michele

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Getting to know Melanie Blaikie

Melanie Blaikie is a jewellery maker, teacher of creative skills and internationally selling author. We sat down with Melanie (virtually) recently to answer a few questions about her jewellery making journey, what inspires her and more in the interview below. Let us know a bit about yourself, detailing your background, study and training in the […] The post Getting to know Melanie Blaikie appeared first on The Bench . ...

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Building A Student Jewellery Tool Kit

Starting a degree in jewellery design Youll need to get set up with all the right equipment. With so many different products available, it can be tricky to decide which ones youll get the most use out of. Thats where we come in. Weve provided a rundown of everything you need when building a student […] The post Building A Student Jewellery Tool Kit appeared first on The Bench . ...

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Top 7 Essential Casting Tools For Beginners

Dipping your toe into the world of casting Otherwise known as lost wax casting, this technique has been used by decades of civilizations all over the world. But the process has been simplified since then. So to try the modern jewellery casting process, youll need to make sure you have all of the right tools […] The post Top 7 Essential Casting Tools For Beginners appeared first on The Bench . ...

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How to Make Copper Stud Earrings by CRZyBest

This tutorial will help you to create copper stud earrings using precious metal clay You will need the following items to complete this tutorial: Badger Balm Mould for Earrings Copper Clay Clay Cutter Clean up Tool Double Ended Work Surface File/Sanding Pads Kiln Wire Mesh Spatula Activated Carbon Firing Pan Googles Heat Proof Gloves Extra- […] The post How to Make Copper Stud Earrings by CRZyBest appeared first on The Bench . ...

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How To Run A Workshop

Youve developed your own skills, started your own business and opened up your own workshop - so whats next There are many ways you can progress in the jewellery making industry - and setting up your own jewellery making class is one of them. Looking to share some of your expert knowledge, and make a […] The post How To Run A Workshop appeared first on The Bench . ...

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Designer of the Month - Jenny Gartside

Jewellery maker Jenny Gartside has a love of using gemstones and taking her inspiration from nature. Learn more about this month’s Designer of the Month below Let us know a bit about yourself, detailing your background, study and training in the jewellery making industry. Im a jeweller and printmaker from Buxton in the Peak District. […] The post Designer of the Month – Jenny Gartside appeared first on The Bench . ...

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How to Create a Hammered Ring Necklace by Fox and Blue

This tutorial is to create one of our signature, hammered ring necklaces. You will need the following items to complete this tutorial: ITEMS NEEDED Tools – Bench Peg – Steel Block – Saw – Saw Blades – Easy Solder Paste – Ring Mandrel – Nylon Hammer – Jobbing Hammer – Pickling Pot – Pickling Powder […] The post How to Create a Hammered Ring Necklace by Fox and Blue appeared first on The Bench . ...

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