18th September 2013 Many tools for cutting, shaping, drilling and sharpening are now made using Tungsten Carbide for uses in Jewellery Making, Stone Carving, Glass Art and Wood Carving because of it’s extreme hardness, toughness and durability. So what’s it all about I hear you ask. Read on and we’ll tell you a little bit …
10th March 2017 Dremel have done it again – delighted us with yet another little ace product that I have found useful for so many things around the home and for my hobbies and craft projects. The Dremel VersaTip. As you know from our previous blog articles we’re big fans of the Dremel Rotary Tool …
A Complete Guide to your Dremel Versatip Torch and Soldering Iron Read More »
17th May 2023 Watchmaking and watch repair is a very exciting profession but with a huge selection of watchmaker tools on the market, it is very easy to get confused or even carried away. I thought it may be helpful to list down some of the most essential watch repair tools that any serious horologist …
17th November 2013 jillyflowerjewellery specialises in handmade silver rings, earrings and pendants and offers a selection of custom made jewellery. Eternal tools had the pleasure of talking with jewellery extraordinaire Jill Thompson. Amongst other things, Jill tells us her favourite tool is an old ball plein hammer which creates a lovely hammered effect on the …
Eternal Tools Interview with Jill Thompson of jillyflowerjewelle Read More »
20th January 2017 These examples of Glass Engraving have been sent in to us here at Eternal Tools by you, the customer, showing us how you’ve used our tools. We love receiving images of your work and thought we’d showcase them here in the hope that this will inspire others to try their hand at …
9 Brilliant examples of Glass Engraving and their techniques to inspire you Read More »
11th September 2014 I’d like to tell my story and hopefully help inspire others to develop previously unknown skills and abilities and keep the world of mechanical timekeeping well and truly alive and ticking. Where did it all begin? In 1977 -78 I was a student at Nottinghamshire College of Agriculture in Southwell, Nottinghamshire and …
Mike from the Kibworth Clock Company shares his Horological Stor Read More »
18th February 2014 Pem Bryant was an avid sea glass collector long before he was a goldsmith and jeweller. Now he combines his passion for sea glass with his jewellery making and metalworking to create exquisite pieces of fine jewellery. We had the pleasure of chatting to Pem about his business and skills… When did …
28th July 2020 What are Burrs? Carbide Rotary Burrs, often referred to as rotary files or die grinder bits are used for cutting, shaping, and grinding, and for the removal of sharp edges, burrs and excess material (deburring). Helpful notes: For drilling holes in hard metals you would need to use carbide micro drills or …
6th August 2019 Think back to when you made your very first daisy chain. We love to make and design jewellery and have been doing so for thousands of years. Our ancestor’s discovery of different materials and how to work with them was a breakthrough in the development of the art of jewellery. We’ve listed …
13 Materials Used when Making Jewellery. Metals, Stone, Glass, Clay… Read More »
5th November 2013 Glass Engravers the world over share a passion for their craft and also the vision, creativity, patience and talent that comes with it. Here, we showcase for you some of the influential and emerging talents we have found on the web, along with their magnificent work. With each artist comes a brief …
32 Influencial and Emerging Glass Engravers in the World Read More »