Three years ago I bought an old jeweller’s bench. It wasn’t in bad shape but it needed some work, especially because I had just remodelled my studio and didn’t feel like placing a rusty piece …
Key Pendant – crown setting
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Leverback earrings with 8 prong setting
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Abalone shell brooch – pierced walls
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Soldering flux
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Looper pliers review
When I saw these looper pliers I thought they would save me a lot of time. Cutting just the right amount of wire to make a loop at the end of a headpin is something …
DIY home jewellery display
My jewellery box was looking a bit tired and had to be replaced. I realised I didn’t use half of my jewellery because I don’t even remember I have it, all tucked away in a …
Hollow ring – jewellery
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Flower cuff
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Identifying tools for different polishing compounds
when polishing we use different compounds, starting with a rougher, pre-polish, compound to remove sanding paper scratches and fire scale that forms while soldering. This compound is brown in colour as is also known as …
How to avoid accidents while washing your jewellery
While making jewellery or during regular maintenance, it is sometimes necessary to wash your jewellery or components. This process is often done over a kitchen or bathroom sink and there’s the risk of losing small …
Recycling precious metal
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