Jump rings are components used to connect other jewellery findings in a piece of jewellery Here we discuss how to open and close them, which is an essential skill in jewellery making for any jeweller or hobbyist

Brooches can be very simple or extremely intricate and detailed pieces Using jewellery findings, it is possible to make your own brooches, honing your skills until you are capable of creating brooches at the level you desire

For those wishing to go into wire jewelery making on whatever level – be it professionally or for pleasure – there are a number of specially designed tools on the market that are designed to make the intricacies of this craft more accessible Many wire jewelery makers suggest that they wouldn’t go anywhere without a length of silver wire and a pair of round-nosed pliers, but there are continual developments in the tools that can be used to create successful and aesthetically-pleasing pieces of jewelery

Making beaded jewellery of any kind requires little more than time and patience, although there are certain pieces of equipment and types of materials that will not only ensure that your piece lasts, but will also make its creation a lot easier There are a few techniques involved but, once mastered, they can be applied to a variety of jewellery-making projects

The technique of wire wrapping has been used to make jewellery since around 2000 BC It is a method used to hand-make jewellery that depends on the skill of the craftsman, using findings to connect the various components of the piece

Rolling Mills, Milling Sheet & Wire Adam Hunter of Cookson Precious Metals covers the essentials of rolling mills within the jewellery workshop, and looks at how to roll precious metal (silver, gold) sheet and wire Rolling Mills – Basic Concepts Rolling mills are one of the more common jewellery tools seen in small and medium sized workshops

Adam Hunter of Cookson Precious Metals covers the essentials of forming metal, and the tools and equipment required for this combination of essential techniques Forming Metal Forming metal is an essential part of jewellery making, and as a process the level of skill involved is often overlooked

Summary: Adam Hunter of Cookson Precious Metals covers the essential techniques, tools & processes used when filing precious metals – gold, silver & platinum Body: Filing is an essential technique in jewelery making, and although simple in concept following proven practices combined with the right equipment and tools, ensures the job becomes a breeze

Adam Hunter of Cookson Precious Metals discusses the importance of creating the right environment for a jewelers workshop, and the key jewelers tools needed to furnish the start-up bench Making jewellery does not require a large space or big pieces of equipment or even furniture

Before soldering there are three factors which must be considered The design must lend itself to soldering, parts to be soldered must fit closely and accurately and the correct solder and flux must be used