Full of extra hints, tips and tutorials to help your jewellery making, plus behind the scenes at the Jeweller's Bench!
What is the Mohs Scale, and most importantly, why is it useful to jewellers?
A 5mm round faceted stone it will be exactly 5mm won't it? Not always! Find out how stones can differ & what that means for your jewellery ...
Popular throughout the centuries from Biblical times to now, Garnet is one of January's birthstones. Read on to find out more!
Read on to find out more this rich purple gem, including Greek myths about it's name!
Beautiful Aquamarine in shades of blues and sea greens is one of March's birthstones.
Beautiful sparkly diamonds! The hardest substance on earth makes beautiful jewellery.
Tutor and Founder of The Jeweller's Bench
The Jeweller's Bench is run by Joanne Tinley. She has been making her own jewellery for as long as she can remember and left her first career as a school teacher to set up business as a jewellery designer and tutor nearly 20 years ago. She is
self-taught and like many people started with wire and beads. Learning how to solder, however, opened up a whole new world of jewellery making, one that she is keen to share!