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German Designed Jewelers Bench

I recently had the pleasure of chatting with Jessica Rose, founder of Jewellers Academy and the London Jewellery School, about my work and experiences as a freelance bench assistant, for an episode of the Jewellers Academy podcast.

Blogging for jewelers and metalsmiths made easy! (and for those interested in jewelry and gemstones)

It is that time of year again, when the degree shows in Scotland all kick off. As usual, the roll is started by Dundee's Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design - DJCAD for short. Regular readers of my blog will know that Dundee is my favourite Scottish city and has been for many, many years, so it is something of a surprise to realise that until last night, I had never been to the degree show there. As DJCAD is now our new partner in the two-year degree programme at our own college…

Dive into the world of jewelry craftsmanship with our latest blog post! 🌟 Discover the crucial role of the workspace, the jeweler's bench, and the soldering torch in bringing exquisite pieces to life. 🔨💍 From the traditional to the modern, we've got it all covered. #JewelryMaking #Craftsmanship #JewelryTradeResources

A professionally made double workbench complete with real leather bench skins and bench pegs. The bench frame is made of solid mahogany and the top is a heavy, thick worktop, making this a very well made and sturdy item. It has previously been used for offering couples wedding ring making workshops and was perfect for this purpose. It has signs of light use but nothing that affects useage, it is in excellent condition. Due to the construction of this bench it does not dismantle so would need…

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*This post is part of our Real Design Series. It’s all about DIY home projects and ideas that actually work in real life, with a real family… not just ones that look pretty for the came…