Metal Forming & Stamping
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Metal Forming & Stamping
Get Started with Metal Stamping
Read PostWithin jewellery making, there are a wide range of techniques that can be used to inspire the jewellery you as a jewellery maker create. One of these techniques is metal stamping. This technique will allow you to imprint intricate designs onto various metals, resulting in lots of personalised and distinctive jewellery pieces. In this article, […]
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Metal Forming & Stamping
Make Something Magical Out of Your Metal This Christmas
Read PostThe festive season is a great time to get creative and make something truly special to gift or sell. Using your own scrap silver can be a way to save money and waste. Jewellers often build up a collection of off cuts of silver sheet and wire and refine or reuse them. Here’s three inspiring […]
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Metal Forming & Stamping
What do you need in your metal stamping kit?
Read PostWe know that starting your jewellery making journey can be overwhelming which is why, as a part of our how to make jewellery hub we’re giving you some helpful advice, tips, guides and more on a range of jewellery making. Here we’ve listed what we think are some essential tools that you’ll need in your […]
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Metal Forming & Stamping
Metal Stamping in Jewellery Making- Top Tips
Read PostWhether you are and experienced jeweller, or just starting your jewellery making journey, as a part of our how to make jewellery hub we’re giving you some helpful advice, tips, guides and more on a range of jewellery making. Here we’ve listed what we think are some useful tips for those new to stamping metal […]
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Metal Forming & Stamping
Metal Stamping Jewellery Making Glossary
Read PostWe know that starting your jewellery making journey can be overwhelming which is why, as a part of our how to make jewellery hub we’re giving you some helpful advice, tips, guides and more on a range of jewellery making. Here we’ve listed what we’ve collated a few useful terms that will help you as […]
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Metal Forming & Stamping
Metal stamped jewellery making – Everything you need to know
Read PostWe know that starting your jewellery making journey can be overwhelming which is why, as a part of our how to make jewellery hub we’re giving you some helpful advice, tips, guides and more on a range of jewellery making. Here we’ve listed what we think are some useful tips for those new to stamping […]
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Metal Forming & Stamping
How to use different jewellery making files
Read PostFiles have been used for metalworking from as early as the Middle Ages – and they’re still essential in metalworking today. But with so many files readily available, it can be hard to know which ones to use for your projects. If you’re struggling with figuring out the right types of metal files to use, […]
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Metal Forming & Stamping
How To Cut Sheet Metal
Read PostWithin this blog we’ll tell you how to cut metal sheets for jewellery making and metal cutting tips for using a jeweller’s saw frame to ensure the best results. Cutting sheet metal: The basics Cutting sheet metal is an essential part of working with precious metal, so getting to grips with a jeweler’s saw means that you […]
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Metal Forming & Stamping
A Beginner’s Guide To Using A Rolling Mill
Read PostRolling mills are a quick and easy way to transform your jewellery making metal. With our handy guide and YouTube video, you’ll discover tips and techniques on using a rolling mill to create beautiful jewellery, perfect for your latest precious metal projects. How To Use A Rolling Mill If using a rolling mill is something […]
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Metal Forming & Stamping
Technique Focus: Metal Stamping
Read PostMetal stamping is the process of striking metal, using a shaped former or cutter to make an impression and a hammer to create force. Stamping is a great way of adding pattern and texture to metal in a short space of time, and can be achieved very simply using a hardened steel former and a […]
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Metal Forming & Stamping
Chasing and Repoussé Techniques for Beginners
Read PostChasing and repoussé has been used by jewellers from as early as the ancient civilisations in the Bronze Age, and even before. The technique picked up speed all around the world, being used in Ancient Egypt, Greece, India and Pre-Columbian America – and is still a skill sought after by many jewellers today. Although, getting […]
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Metal Forming & Stamping
How To Dome Metal For Jewellery
Read PostOtherwise known as dapping, doming is a technique used to create a dome shaped piece of metal for a pendant, using either a circular or oval metal disc. To get started doming metal, discover what tools you need for doming metal and how to dome metal from scratch. Once you’ve mastered these techniques you can […]
