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This tutorial will help you to create a Beaded Bar Bracelet You will need the following items to complete this tutorial: Hemp Cord, different colours, 1mm thick Dyed Aqua Jade Faceted Semi Precious Round Beads 4mm Argentium Silver Beads Plain Round 4mm Sterling Silver Silicone Stopper Ellipse Bead 6mm Ecosilver Round Wire 0.50mm, 10cm long  Superglue Cyanolit Step 1: Form a loop at the end of the wire Create a loop at the end of the 10cm wire, and wire wrap it close. Step 2: Add a few semi-precious beads to the wire I’ve added 8 beads for my beaded bar. You can add as many as you like, as long as you leave enough wire in the end to form a closed loop (this would be at least 2cm). Close the loop on the wire Step 3: Add the hemp cord bracelets Cut 2 15cm hemp cord to form the bracelets. Thread one cord through one of the loops in the bead bar and tie a knot, leaving approximately 12cm for the bracelet. Repeat on both sides. Step 4: Dab some glue on the knots Add a...

Add some beautiful gemstones and Halloween fun to your jewellery collection with this easy to follow step by step spider pendant tutorial by Janet Dwyer Jewellery Design Materials needed: Black Agate Semi Precious Round Beads 8mm 16″/40cm Strand Beadalon Artistic Wire 18 Gauge Silver Plated 1.0mm X 6.1m – approx. 14cms Beadalon Artistic Wire 20 Gauge Silver Plated 0.81mm X 7.6m – approx. 12cms Beadalon Artistic Wire 22 Gauge Silver Plated 0.64mm X 9.1m – approx. 10cms x 4 Silver Plated 2.3mm Trace Chain 18″/45cm Silver Plated Jump Ring Oval 6mm Pack of 100 Silver Plated Plain Round Beads 4.0mm 2 Hole Pack of 50  Silver Plated Head Pins 50mm Pack of 50 Tools needs: Xuron Wire Flush Cutters Xuron Short Flat Nose Pliers Round Nose Pliers Plastic Ring Stick How to Make a Gemstone Spider To make a spider you will need: 4 x 10cms 0.64mm wire, 1 x 12cms 0.81mm wire, 1 x 14cms 1.00mm wire, 1 x 8mm gemstone and 1 x 4mm silver plated bead. Step 1 Take each length of 0....

The term ‘gold-filled’ can cause a lot of confusion as there are simply so many different descriptions out there to define what is essentially metal, which has an outer layer of gold, meaning the main body of the item is made from something else. Gold Filled Pineapple Pattern Curved Tube Beads Pack of 10 20×1.5mm , Gold Filled 50mm Endless Hoop Earring and Gold-Filled Lobster Clasp Open Jump Ring 12mm Looks can be very deceiving and you need to be certain of what you are buying particularly online, so it is vital you do your homework before parting with any cash. Gold-filled refers to a gold overlay which is bonded using a process of heat and pressure, to an inner brass layer. The majority of the gold-filled items we stock here at Cooksongold contain 1/20th 14 carat gold which means they contain approximately 5% gold, with the remaining 95% being made of brass. The quality and percentage of gold used for these products varies enormously so check the small print until you find t...

Do you want to sell handmade jewellery online? Most jewellers opt to sell their designs at craft fairs or on sites like Etsy , but after spending so much time and effort perfecting your designs and products, you might now be in a position to start selling jewellery online elsewhere. So if you’re ready to take your business to the next level, check out our guide to selling jewellery on Amazon – a global e-commerce site designed for the sale of a wide range of products. But where to start? If you’re wondering how to sell jewellery on Amazon, discover our top tips below. How to sell jewellery on Amazon Before you get started, it’s worth noting that only approved sellers of fine jewellery are allowed to sell jewellery on Amazon. Want to request approval? Log in to your seller’s account, click “Add a Product” in your inventory, look for your existing fine jewellery item and then select “Request for Approval”. Then, simply complete the application form, submit and wait for your response. ...

Designing with stones is fun. It is literally like choosing bonbons in a sweet shop with the endless colours and combinations available and there are many different ways to approach it. A gemstone is the focal point of a piece of jewellery; it is the main event that will draw the eye and capture the attention of all who lay eyes on it. A beautiful stone often needs little in the way of additional decoration, just a simple setting to show it off. Designs using 10 x 8mm Cabochon Emerald Emeralds need little introduction and we have just added some new styles and sizes to our range including the one I have chosen to use in the designs above. A 10mm x 8mm cabochon Emerald is a fabulous stone reminiscent of Egyptian Queens, particularly when teamed with the rich warmth of a high karat gold. Set simply in a rub over setting, a stone of this size can easily hold its own in terms of design. Combinations of stones can create endless possibilities and the design stage is a great way to tr...

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 jewellery making industry. Many years ago, I answered an anonymous advert in the newspaper and unexpectedly landed my first job – as a trainee diamond dealer with DeBeers. This introduced me to the wonderful world of precious gemstones and remarkable craftspeople of Hatton Garden. I began to specialise in design and worked with many of the big name Bond Street jewellers. Although I loved this work, up to this point, I wasn’t actually making jewellery myself. It was many years – and a change of career – later, that I signed up for a silversmithing course and discovered it was much more difficult than I’d imagined…!! My continued curiosity about...

Starting a degree in jewellery design? You’ll need to get set up with all the right equipment. With so many different products available, it can be tricky to decide which ones you’ll get the most use out of. That’s where we come in. We’ve provided a rundown of everything you need when building a student jewellery kit – from the different kinds of pliers to the tools needed for sawing metal. What you need to make jewellery as a student Pliers Essential for working with wire, having a selection of different shaped pliers will enable you to create any kind of piece you desire. Whether you need to straighten a wire, create a loop or form a sharp angle, here are the pliers that we recommend you add to your jewellery making tools starter kit. Round nose pliers Snipe nose pliers Flat nose pliers Half round pliers Files The next component in your student jewellery tool kit is a set of files. You’ll need some files to ensure your designs are finished to the highest standard and are ...

You may have come across the term before, but what is gold filled jewellery exactly? If it’s still a bit of a mystery to you, you’re in the right place. We’re here to talk you through the basics of gold filled jewellery, from its differences to how long it lasts and whether it tarnishes. Interested in finding out more? Discover all of the answers you need below. What does gold filled mean in jewellery making? First up, what is gold filled jewellery? The easiest way to describe it is to highlight its composition. Whether it’s wire, chain, filled sheet or findings, gold filled jewellery uses a carat gold overlay which is mechanically bonded to an inner core made of brass. What’s the difference between gold plated and gold filled? So, what’s the difference between gold plated and gold filled? We can help with that. Here are a number of differentiating factors between the two: Gold plated jewellery has no gold value, whereas gold filled jewellery has 5% gold value. Manufacturing pro...

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, you’ll need to make sure you have all of the right tools and equipment. Not sure where to begin? We’ll run you through the top seven essential metal casting tools for beginners to help get you started. Metal casting tools to add to your kit 1. Casting Flasks Casting flasks, also known as casting rings , are tools usually made from aluminium to hold wax models during the casting process. Used in conjunction with a rubber base, the flasks are then filled with investment powder before being left to dry. Once fully dry, it can be placed in a kiln for the wax burn out. 2. Small Crucible A small is a metal casting tool and is simply a dish used for melting metal in. You’ll add your casting grain or scrap metal pieces into the crucible ...

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- Long Tweezers Brass Brush Picklean Powder Slow Cooker or Pickling Unit Plastic Tweezers Barrel Polisher Stainless Steel Mix Shot Stainless Steel Disc Shot Barrelbrite Soldering Block Flux Small Flux Brush Third Hand Reverse Action Insulated Tweezers Insulated Diamond Tweezers Flush Cutters or Shears Easy Silver Solder Strip Torch Earring Post/Ear Pin Polishing Pads Renaissance Wax Butterfly Back Once you have gathered all of the items you need, you can follow this step by step guide to create your own copper stud earrings Step 1: Create a tiny sculpture to create a mould from or buy a ready-made mould. I use ...