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How to: Simple Hammered Bangles
These bangles are a simple, elegant classic. They look great in a few different widths, or make a whole armful for real boho style. For a slightly different take, here’s how to make a trio; two x 2mm...
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Swarovski Charm Bead Bracelet
This is a guest project designed by Jane Kharade. Jane is a craft designer who designs beautifully coloured pieces with the aid of clay, crystals and silver. You will need: Rubber bracelet Silver...
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How to: Beautiful Bezels
A round bezel setting is the simplest way to set a stone. A cabochon set correctly in this way will look clean, simple and elegant. You will need: A cabochon stone 0.5mm silver sheet (large enough...
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Valentines Necklace Project
This love inspired necklace uses our red and white glass bead kit beautifully. By following our simple step-by-step instructions, you can create this simple, yet stunning necklace with red heart...
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Pebeo and Gedeo Beginners Bracelet Guide
Pebeo is a range of French ‘Effect Colour’ paints which can be used in conjunction with Gedeo Glazing Resin to create interesting and unique finishes on a variety of materials. This was my first...
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How to Create a pendant using PMC
We gave our Cooksongold blogger a PMC Super Starter Kit to have a play with. Take a look at what she made and how she made it! Precious Metal Clay or PMC is a material made up of tiny particles of...
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How To Make a FIMO Flower Ring
Our blogger, Jo talks you through how to make a stunning FIMO flower ring using our new jewellery blanks. Fimo is something I used to play with when I was a child, so I was really looking forward to...
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How to make a FIMO Christmas Decoration
You will need: Assorted FIMO colours (I used ‘Effects’ Glitter Red, White and Silver, basic ‘soft’ Mid Brown and an ‘Effects’ Dark Green Some thin card Scalpel, scissors and superglue Cling film...
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How-to-make: Something out of Nothing
By Sian Williamson One of our bloggers wrote this how-to-make guide to show you that you can make jewellery out of the simplest of things. How this project came to be: Every so often, I try to make...
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How to make an adjustable bangle by Michael Cartwright
Michael Cartwright Goldsmith shared on our Facebook page a how to make guide for an adjustable bangle. Step 1. Roll out some Sterling Silver flat wire or sheet 4mm x 1.25mm 8.5″ long. Top tip: I have...
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Steampunk Jewellery
Steampunk- the best way to describe it is one foot in the age of steam, the other in present day! The computer or laptop you’re currently using- it’s plastic and likely to be a bit bland and mass...
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Review: The Art of Soldering for Jewellery Makers: Techniques and Projects
by Jo Varney The Art of Soldering for Jewellery Makers: Techniques and Projects by Wing Mun Devenney I am sure I’m not alone in having my fair share of soldering disasters over the years so I was...
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Jewellery Tools Event Lunchtime Learning – Questions and Answers
On 25th June Cooksongold held our first ‘Lunchtime Learning’ on Facebook to celebrate our Jewellery Tools Event, which gave you the chance to ask us your Jewellery Tools related questions in a live...
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How To Make A Silver Heart Pendant
by Lana Crabb Wondering how to make a pendant with a cute heart theme for the perfect gift for your someone special? This jewellery making project for a Silver Heart Pendant using the Artisan heart...
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How to: Simple Silver Box
by John Ross Give your loved one something hand made to keep their precious items safe with this project for a Simple Silver Box. You will need: Adjustable Saw Frame (999 738) Grade 2 Saw Blades (999...
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Top 10 Mother’s Day Makes
With Mother’s Day fast approaching, we couldn’t resist pulling together some of our favourite ideas to inspire your jewellery designs this year. Whether you work with clay, love metal stamping or are...
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How to make a sterling silver necklace with a basket setting
Our Design of the Week winner Aimee Louise Booth (of Aimee L.B Jewellery) talks us through how she made her winning design. Aimee created an intricate gemstone pendant necklace with a complex basket...
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Halloween Making Inspiration
If you are looking for some Halloween accessories to brighten up any party outfit then look no further, Cooksongold has everything you need to create your own quality items which will still be looking...
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How To Make A Braided Necklace
Just setting out in the world of jewellery making? Not quite sure where to start? Try out our latest beginners’ guide on how to make a braided necklace. Here you’ll find all the tools and techniques...
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How to Use Guardian Ear Fittings
What are Guardian Ear Fittings? Guardian ear fittings are ideal if you are looking for secure and easy to use earring findings for your jewellery designs. Available in 2 sizes and 5 different alloys,...
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