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Must-Have Jewellery Tools for New Crafters

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Have you just started jewellery making? It’s a fun, rewarding skill, and there really is no limit to what you can create! It’s a hobby that takes time and practice, but with the right tools and knowledge, you can easily begin making your own designs ... 

For newbies, it’s important to start with a few simple tools to help them master essential techniques like shaping, cutting, and wirework. At Cooksongold, we have a range of top-quality, beginner-friendly tools to help them explore this new craft. 

However, it can be confusing to know where to start when looking for jewellery making tools for beginners. This is where we can help! Check out our list below of the basic tools you’ll need to start your jewellery-making journey.
 
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A set of pliers is a great starting point for a first-time jewellery maker.
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For projects involving cutting silver and gold wire or sheet, you’ll need a good quality saw frame and saw blades. A saw frame and saw blades are useful to have in the workshop when taking on a variety of wire and sheet projects, regardless of whethe...
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A bow drill is a hand-operated tool used in jewellery-making to cut precise holes in materials, including metal and gemstones. It features a bow-and-string mechanism that provides a stable rotary motion, making it perfect for drilling holes without h...
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A triblet, also known as a mandrel, is another essential tool for forming, shaping and reforming rings and bracelets. A triblet will often feature ring sizes for accuracy when forming a ring.
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In jewellery-making, you may find yourself using various hammers that are suitable for a range of different projects. 

These include texturing hammers, which can add textures and patterns to metal. Repousse hammers are used when forming metal into complex designs, and nylon hammers or leather mallets are used for forming and bending metal.
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A double-ended pin vice is a great tool for holding small items. Double-ended pin vices have different-sized double-ended collets at each end, which can hold drill bits and screws securely. 

In jewellery-making, this tool is ideal for staying in control while taking on precise work. This could include wirework, drilling tiny holes, or engraving fine details onto a piece.
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Files are an essential tool in jewellery-making – particularly when working with sheet and wire. They can remove excess material, refine details, and file down rough edges. 

Files are available in various sizes, each suitable for a different purpose. Ultimately, they will allow you to ensure a clean, polished surface in the jewellery you make.
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Once you start working with silver sheet and wire, you’ll need a gas torch to solder. A soldering torch is used to attach metal pieces together by melting solder, allowing for a seamless join in your final piece.

 It is important to note that soldering torches can be sold with or without fuel, so you may need to purchase a separate can of butane.
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A soldering block is essential for soldering. Made using lightweight, fireproof material, this tool offers a heat-resistant surface to complete soldering tasks, protecting you and your workspace. A soldering block also provides additional support and...
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Borax cones are made of dried flux, which, when mixed with water in a borax dish, can create a paste suitable for soldering. This paste prevents oxidation during heating, ensuring clean, sturdy joins. 

Don’t forget that when soldering, a safety pickle is also required to remove the oxides from the metal.
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Borax cones are made of dried flux, which, when mixed with water in a borax dish, can create a paste suitable for soldering. This paste prevents oxidation during heating, ensuring clean, sturdy joins. 

Don’t forget that when soldering, a safety pickle is also required to remove the oxides from the metal.
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Borax cones are made of dried flux, which, when mixed with water in a borax dish, can create a paste suitable for soldering. This paste prevents oxidation during heating, ensuring clean, sturdy joins. 

Don’t forget that when soldering, a safety pickle is also required to remove the oxides from the metal.
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Emery paper and emery sticks are abrasive tools that smooth, shape, and refine metals. Polishing is an important part of the jewellery-making process, so most jewellery makers ensure they have a stock of emery paper. 

Emery paper is most used after filing and before the final polishing. It is available in grades ranging from 60, the coarsest, to 7000, which is very fine.
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Believe it or not, tweezers are an incredibly handy tool in the workshop! Their fine tips allow jewellery makers to work with delicate items and easily perform intricate tasks. They are an essential tool for jewellery making, ideal for soldering or p...
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Designed for beginners, students, and hobbyists, our jewellery making tool kits have everything you need to create unique pieces of jewellery to wear, gift, or sell. From metal stamping and forming to wire wrapping, sawing, and more, we've tailored o...
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