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Adam Hunter - ArticlesAdam Hunter - E-commerce Marketing Manager of www.cooksongold.com. Cookson Precious Metals offer a choice of supplies from over 10,000 products including jewellery tools, findings, precious metal clay, wire and metal sheet. Making a Swarovski Crystal Bead BraceletSwarovski crystal beads have been a popular item in jewellery making for over 100 years and still retain their charm and attraction today. Simple to use and capable of creating a dazzling effect for very little effort, Swarovski crystals are a great introduction to the joys of making your own... Soldering Jump Rings Using Sterling Silver SolderIf you're serious about making good quality jewellery, learning to solder is an essential skill. Not only will your jewellery look better and more 'finished', but your clasps and fastenings will be stronger and more secure as well. If you are planning to sell your silver jewellery commercially, you will... Using Swarovski Crystal Beads For Making Beaded JewellerySwarovski crystal beads add a new dimension of sparkle to any jewellery making project. Fun, simple to use and producing spectacular results for very little cost, these delicate glass crystals are specifically designed to shimmer and catch the light, transforming a simple design into something that dazzles with chic elegance.... Using Swarovski Crystal Beads to Make a Swarovski Crystal BraceletSwarovski crystal beads have been perpetual favourites in jewellery making for over 100 years and their appeal is still as strong today as it was back in Victorian times. These pretty, iridescent crystals catch the light and come in a complete spectrum of colours. They can be incorporated into a... Recession Advice - Selling Your Scrap GoldAs a consequence of the current economic recession, many people are trying to find ways to make a little extra cash. One of the easiest ways to do this is to start selling off heirlooms, especially if they're made of gold. But before you start pulling the house apart looking... Making Charms Using Swarovski Crystal BeadsSwarovski is the brand name for the range of precision-cut lead-crystal glass and related products produced by Swarovski AG of Wattens, Austria. These beautiful beads were first created in 1892 and transformed Victorian jewellery design. Today, these pretty crystals are as popular as ever in jewellery making and are ideal... Jewellery Making Project Ideas - Using Sterling Silver FindingsIn jewellery making, one of the most essential and most often overlooked items that links your piece together is the humble sterling silver finding. Silver findings are the seemingly insignificant but vitally important components of every piece of jewellery. Without silver links, for example, you cannot secure a clasp to... How to Solder Using Silver Solder and a Butane TorchThe technique of soldering is an essential part of jewellery making and not as intimidating or difficult as beginners often think. Silver solder is used to make findings such as jump rings more secure or to hold pieces of the jewellery in place within a design, so a little practice... Finding a Good Scrap Gold BuyerIn a time of economic recession, people are trying to find different ways to make some extra money. A quick and easy way to bring in a little additional finance is to sell your scrap gold, but it's worth doing some research first to make sure that you get the... Jewellery Making Supplies - Gemstones ExplainedThe inclusion of gemstones in jewellery making has been part of the craft for thousands of years. Precious gemstones are of course the most highly prized, but the myriad of semi precious gemstones means that even those new to the craft can add a bit of colour to their work...
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