Category Archives: Tips & Tricks

How to use a tumbler for polishing & cleaning

How to use a tumbler: Remove the lid of your jewellery tumbler – make sure [...]

Hammer Time!

Hammers Creating Textures On Metals     One of the most popular & easier methods [...]

The Differences & Sizes Of Saw Blades

Saw Blades     A jewellersĀ saw frame and blades are essential for cutting shapes out [...]

Need To Pass A Test? Use A Gem Tester…

Using The Best Gem Tester   There is no gem testing machine that will simply [...]

A JAX Of All Trades.

JAX Master Finishing Solutions JAX Black Patina for metals produces a semi-permanent, authentic, antique black [...]

Workspace Protection & Focus

Sitting At Your Workbench A silver/goldsmith will spend most of their workdays sitting at the [...]

Finishing With The Best Results

Sanding, Polishing & Finishing One of the most important aspects of working in the jewellery [...]

One Tool To Rule Them All

Your Dremel And The Basic Attachments The Dremel range is an excellent, easy-to-use tool for [...]

How To Use A Vernier

  The Many Uses Of The Digital Vernier Caliper   Vernier Calipers are measuring tools [...]

To Tie, Or Knot To Tie?

Tying A Knot With Pearl Silk   Tie a knot in the tail end of [...]

How Long Is A Piece Of String….

Different Lengths Of Chains & Necklaces The length & width of chains, necklaces & bracelets [...]

Learning About Stringing & Chain Lengths

  Learn How To String Your Jewellery Stringing is the process of putting beads or [...]