Beading & Stringing

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    Beading: What You Need

    We 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 of the essential tools that you will […]

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    Beading Guide : The Different Types of Beads

    We 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 broken down some of the popular bead types to help you start to […]

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    Bead Jewellery Making: Top Tips

    We 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 top tips that will help you on […]

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    Beading : Jewellery Making Glossary

    We’ve created our how to make jewellery hub for all new jewellery makers so whether it’s beading, silver clay, or wire wrapping, we’re here with handy tips, guides and much more to help you as you start your journey. Want to try making jewellery with beads? Before you get started, why not brush up on […]

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    What is a Reamer Tool Used For?

    A reamer tool, or bead reamer, is a great addition to your jewellery making collection. But if you’ve never heard of it, you may be wondering: what is a reamer tool? We’ve outlined some of the basics on reamer tools and how they can be used to benefit your jewellery making project below. What is […]

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    Top Tools and Accessories used in Beaded Jewellery

    We 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 of the essential tools that you will […]

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    How To Use A Crimping Tool

    Learning how to use a crimping tool for jewellery making is one of the basic skills you’ll need to perfect as you work with beads in your career. If you’re new to beading and want some step-by-step guidance, you’ve come to the right place! Here’s your complete guide on how to use a crimping tool. We’ll discuss […]

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    How To Use Beading Tools

    We 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 of the essential tools that you will […]

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    How To Use a Ring Stretcher Reducer Tool

    Are you mastering the art of using a ring sizer tool? As a jeweller, this is an area of your business that will encourage customers to come back again and again, as long as your work is accurate. So, investing in a professional ring stretcher/reducer tool will help you master the art of ring resizing […]

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    How To Use Headpins And Eyepins

    Using headpins and eyepins for jewellery making is an essential skill that, once mastered, will help you create a number of designs with minimal effort. Forming wire loops using headpins and eyepins is primarily to secure beads into place, but they don’t just have to be functional. A simple method can be used to make […]

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    Miyuki Delica and Seed Beads

    Miyuki is the world’s premier manufacturer of seed beads and are considered a “world standard” for their high quality, brilliance, and uniform shape. They are known for their attractive and beautiful beads that come in various different colours, shapes and sizes. Here at Cooksongold.com, we stock Miyuki Delica Beads, Cube Beads, Tila Beads, Round Beads […]

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    Applications of Silver Beads in Jewellery Making

    Silver beads have been prized for centuries for their elegance and ability to compliment almost any other combination of decoration. But there is a clear difference between silver and sterling silver. Beads are commonly made from Sterling silver which is a silver alloy made up of 7.5% copper, 92.5% silver.  Pure silver is designated as […]

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