Whilst there are plenty of mechanical options that speed up your polishing process and help you get a even and refined finish it is...

Oxidising is a process jewellers use to give their silver a rich black colour. It completely changes the character of a pieces from light...

As an ethical and environmentally conscious jeweller you want you work to have the lowest negative impact possible. There are lots of...

Well that went by fast didn't it? Looking back over last year we are absolutely and completely amazed by all we did together. It was a...

We do have a few things on our Christmas wishlist this year. Some new books, some new tools and a few little treats. That, and a...

Ever wondered why our jewellery school colours are olive green and teal? In the February before NJS moved to it current home Alys, who...

As your jewellery making knowledge grows and your skills improve, inevitably you will start to make more advanced but also more original...

We love being the beginning of peoples jewellery making journeys. Whether our students go on to make something unique for themselves,...

Despite everything Covid, Brexit and 2021 threw at us it turned out to be a pretty incredible year. This was the year we really learned...

What do these objects have in common and why are they in the workshop?? Today we are talking about lubrication. Saw piercing is a fine...

The jewellers saw or piercing saw is the place most new silver smiths must begin. Having said that - it's not an easy skill to learn....

Seeing our students continue to learn, create and even sell their work independently makes us so very happy. This week we want to share...

We are so proud of our students. Every single one of you. From the absolute beginners to the professional jewellers. It's the students...

There are so many brilliant books on jewellery making. We are spoilt for choice. If you are looking for some joyful jewellery bedtime...

Starting out on your own at home is daunting. In the Jewellery School we provide you with project materials and we guide you on what you...

We love a handheld butane torch at NJS. They are easy and light to use, safe, affordable, easy to get hold of and suitable for a home...

Every new jeweller is in equal parts excited and overwhelmed at the prospect of filling their first tool box. There are so many tools...

With all this extra time at home so many of our students are asking advice on how to carry on with their favourite hobby in their own space.