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Whether you’re a seasoned jewellery maker or you’re just getting started, you’ll likely find yourself doing plenty of soldering. So, what are the best soldering tools that you need for your workshop? We’ll talk you through all the tools you’ll need if you’re a beginner, and all the jewellery soldering tools professional jewellery makers could benefit from. Interested? Discover more about all the different kinds of soldering tools below.   Basic soldering tools for beginners If you’re still new to the world of soldering, you might be wondering what are the best soldering tools for beginners. And that’s why we’ve put together a checklist of all the basic soldering tools you’ll need for your jewellery making projects. Here’s what we recommend you pick up to start building your jewellery making soldering tool kit: A soldering block . You’ll need one of these to protect your workbench from heat damage when soldering. You can manipulate the block to suit your needs as well, as...

Although most jewellery stores have shut up shop, now is the perfect time to think about your brand, and your business’ image. Specifically, jewellery shop display stands. We’ll delve into the different types of stands for specific types of jewellery and stands made from a range of materials – from wood to Ice Grip. Discover what’s best for your business with our top 5 jewellery stand display ideas, below. 1. Jewellery Earring Display Stands Studs, hoops, drop earrings – how do you style them? Thankfully, you can find a variety of different kinds of jewellery earring display stands to make the job easier. Depending on the style of earring, you may want to use a different type of stand. For example, you can use something specifically designed for showcasing studs like this Leatherette Fancy Display Stand , in a simple white or black colour to help make your pieces stand out. Do you use a particular type of gemstone in your design? You can tailor the area around the stand with decora...

New to jewellery making? One of the most popular forms that you’ll need to learn more about is stone setting! Which is why we’ve rounded up all of our best bits of advice and stone setting tutorials in one accessible place for you. Looking for a particular type of stone setting? Learn how to set a stone in a prong setting, bezel setting or gypsy setting in our selection of beginner’s tutorials. So if you’ve got some free time on your hands at the moment and you’re interested in trying something new, discover a stone setting tutorial for you to try, below. 1. Claw Setting Tutorial Let’s start with one of the most classic looking stone settings. In this claw setting tutorial , you’ll discover how to master this type of setting, as it walks you through each step of the process. What’s more, you’ll find out all the different tools and equipment needed for the job, so you can stock up before you begin your project. And it doesn’t matter whether you’re using this stone setting tutorial f...

If you’re just getting started with jewellery making, you will have most likely come across soldering. Key for many projects you might want to try, such as stone setting, crafting rings and much more. So to get you up to speed with this particular technique, we’ve assembled all of our top soldering tutorials in one place. Whether you’re looking to learn more about a particular form, or you’re just interested in simple soldering, we’ve got it covered. Find out everything you need to know about soldering for beginners, below. 1. A Guide To Simple Soldering Looking at getting stuck into the world of soldering? This is just the place to start. In this guide to simple soldering , you’ll learn about the basic rules of soldering, using the example of how to solder a band ring. Perfect if you’re looking to add to a list of beginners soldering projects for you to try your hand at. Ideal for: Those looking at getting straight into some soldering action, in a simple and straightforward manne...

For May’s Designer of the Month is Amanda Thorpe. She is a designer from a Derbyshire who enjoys working with sterling silver and metal clay. Drawing on the natural world for inspiration, Amanda has created some stunning designs. Learn more about her, her background, what inspires her and what she thinks will be the next trend to take off with jewellery makers. Let us know a bit about yourself, where are you from? How did you get into jewellery making?  I live in a beautiful village in Derbyshire, I work part time at Chesterfield Royal Hospital and part time jewellery making. I am lucky enough to have a small studio in my garden which is where I am able to look at the beautiful surroundings which gives me inspiration for a lot of my designs. I come from a very arty family, my grandmother, mother and older sister draw and paint to an amazing standard, I on the other hand cannot paint but I have always been able to make things with my hands. Have you had much study or training b...

Whether you’re just starting out in jewellery making or have your own successful business, ring clamps are often seen as one of the most useful bench tools to have – and are typically inexpensive for all that they can offer. For jewellery makers, they are particularly useful for holding tiny pieces when filling, sanding, forming or polishing. That being said, there’s a wide range of clamps available on the market, so which one should you choose? Find out how to use a ring clamp and which one is right for your projects below. What is a ring clamp? Traditionally, ring clamps are used for holding rings while polishing or filing, though they can hold other items such as a piece of metal. They are braced against the bench pin with one hand to provide a secure and safe way to hold rings, and other items, whilst working on them. With a jeweller’s ring clamp, there’s no need to add pressure or force to keep the clamp closed as you would with pliers – all you need to do is lock your piece in...