Hammers are an essential part of any jewellery workshop and for lots of us they are one of our favourite tools. Establishing a large and well cared for hammer collection is an aspiration for lots of makers but which hammers do you need to start your collection and create your jewellery? These are our top five hammers. PLANISHING HAMMER A planishing hammer has a smooth polished face, sometimes slightly domed. It will flatten and shape your metal efficiently but leave a smooth and polished...

If you love jewellery, creativity and tools then silver smithing and jewellery making could be the perfect thing for you. But, are you able to make your own handmade jewellery? A jewellery student making a ring The short answer is: yes, you absolutely can! Whether you're dreaming of dainty silver rings, statement pendants, or even forging your own spoons (yes, that’s a thing!), jewellery making and silversmithing are wonderfully rewarding crafts to get into. But where to start? Decide What...

Working with Non-Precious Metals in Jewellery Making: Aluminium, Brass, Copper & Bronze If you’ve been relying on silver or gold for your jewellery work, it’s worth taking a closer look at non-precious metals . Aluminium, brass, copper, and bronze all offer distinctive colours, textures, and working properties—and they’re a lot more affordable for experimentation and small-batch production. Let's explore each metal in detail. We will discuss how it behaves on the bench, the best ways to form...