Benchpeg’s Amazing List of Studio Jewellery Galleries and Stockists in the UK
3 February, 2020

Benchpeg gathered their own list of studio jewellery galleries and stockists still trading in the UK. The result is a wonderful resource for independent jewellers.

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Which is Better? Online Jewellery CAD Training, Video Tutorials, or Offline CAD Courses? (Frequently Asked Questions Part 13)
25 November, 2019

Since I started this blog, I’ve avoided discussing the growing phenomenon of online training because of my own concerns over conflict of interest. With this article, all that changes. I’ve spent 9 years researching all the major types of online and offline training delivery methods. In this article, I'm now sharing and discussing my findings.

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Economist Article – 3D Printers Start to Build Factories of the Future
26 July, 2017

The Economist has recently written an excellent introductory briefing on the current state of 3D printing and how it will affect industry.

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i.materialise Article – 5 Mistakes to Avoid When Designing 3D Models for 3D Printing
25 March, 2017

I.materialise published an article on their blog about 5 common mistakes many 3D modellers make when designing for 3D printing. Read their list, and the additional items I've added.

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10 Mentoring and Training Schemes To Help Build Your Jewellery Business (Updated)
28 February, 2017

BBC Business News recently aired a segment on How Crafts Workers are Learning to Sell their Work. In the segment, both the mentors and the craftsmen highlighted the importance of learning business skills. I agree, so I offer here a list of various mentorship and support schemes available for new jewellery businesses.

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CAD Book Review – Designing Jewelry with Rhino By Eliania Rosetti
28 January, 2017

A few weeks ago, I discovered a book called Designing Jewelry with Rhino by Eliania Rosetti being self-published out of Brazil. Since it’s become clear that more CAD jewellers need to know about this book, I’ve written a brief review here.

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CNC Cookbook’s 10 Things Beginning CNC Mill Users Need
7 January, 2016

The nice people at the CNC Cookbook blog have put together a valuable article of good starting up tips for new users of CNC mills. Many of these

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Shapeways Article – Introduction to Intellectual Property Rights and Protections
3 September, 2015

As August is normally a slow news month for most manufacturers, this seems to be the time when bloggers and journalists are forced to get creative with content

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University of the West of England’s Innovation In Enamel Jewellery Database
27 November, 2014

Today I discovered a wonderful resource put together by the University of the West of England in Bristol. They have assembled a series of electronic archives for their enamel

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Featured Designer Article about Jack Meyer and Holts Academy on the I.Materialise blog.
13 August, 2014

It seems I’ve been chosen to be a featured designer for the i.materialise blog! Have a look, it’s a lovely interview. I.Materialise Blog – Jack Meyer Tells

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