No matter how far along you are in your jewelry making endeavors, metal stamping is heralded as an excellent skill that can be adopted by anyone, from beginner to advanced. We have shown the Guide to Jewellery Hammers For Beginners. So here are the guidelines on How to Stamp a Metal Jewellery … [Read more...] about How To Stamp Metal Jewellery
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Guide To Jewellery Hammers For Beginners
There’s a whole host of jewelry making tools out there that you may not have heard of yet, and jewelry hammers will undoubtedly take center stage on that list. With the sheer number of hammers professional jewelers use, it can be quite a task to remember what they’re called, let alone how to use them effectively! Whatever jewelry making skill you’re trying to master, using specially made jewelry … [Read more...] about Guide To Jewellery Hammers For Beginners
What Are Classic Parallel Action Pliers?
Classic parallel pliers are essential bench item and are part of the most critical tool kit for jewelers. They are entirely different in appearance from other pliers. Parallel action pliers hold their position thanks to a compound box joint system. They provide a firm grip and won’t spring back once pressure is released. … [Read more...] about What Are Classic Parallel Action Pliers?
How To Melt Silver To Make Jewellery
Melting silver is a natural process and once you get to know the fundamental principles of the metal’s melting points. Commonly used by many jewelers due to its lower melting point, silver is a great place to start when learning how to melt metal to make more complex jewelry designs, and graduate to more difficult soldering techniques. … [Read more...] about How To Melt Silver To Make Jewellery
7 Different Types Of Ring Shanks And How To Identify Them
Are you getting to know the anatomy of engagement rings? Recently, we talked about FANCY JEWELLERY CLASPS AND HOW TO USE THEM. However, this blog post will help you learn about some of the terminology used when referring to the main element of any ring: the ring shank. … [Read more...] about 7 Different Types Of Ring Shanks And How To Identify Them
How To Store Polymer Clay Properly
As a jewelry maker and crafter, you’ll know that there’s nothing worse than your supplies and materials going to waste. And if you work primarily with polymer clay, then you’ll know that making the most of your stock is vital to getting a good return on all your hard work. That’s why we’ve put together some hints and tips on how to store polymer clay properly. It may sound simple, but with an … [Read more...] about How To Store Polymer Clay Properly





