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

Adam Hunter of Cookson Precious Metals describes the process of firing Precious Metal Clay (PMC) 3, and the tools, equipment and best practices to help in this essential part of PMC jewelery One of the beauty’s of Precious Metal Clay is it ability to create small piece quickly, and rather using a kiln for just one piece many designers prefer to use a hand torch to fire & start the sintering process

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