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Author ArchiveApr 11 Congratulations to Wanda Cardenas, the winner of our Random Review contest for March. Wanda has won a $100 Cool Tools gift certificate simply for reviewing a product she purchased. Wanda reviewed some Flex-Rite Satin Gold she purchased from Cool Tools and said it was “Very strong wire. Good for holding metal and heavy beads”. Wanda was excited and told us a little about herself:
After every purchase, you have an opportunity to review the products and let fellow jewelry artists know your experience with the tool. Your comments help others better understand the tools they are looking at. Simply go to the product page on the tool you want to review, scroll down and click “Write a Review”. A winner is selected every month! Keep reviewing products and help us congratulate Wanda this month. Apr 9 New Gilders Paste colors have arrived at Cool Tools just in time to brighten up your spring jewelry designs. Our new selection of Gilders Paste features vibrant colors from Tulip Red & Sandalwood to Celtic Bronze & Rich Gold. Gilders Paste is a non-fading metallic gilding and coloring medium for metals and other surfaces. Create beautiful color effects on any type of metal and many other surfaces. Embellish silver, bronze, and copper clays. Add color to metal stampings, castings, and fabrications in steel, copper, brass, bronze, aluminum and other metals. Gilders Paste works beautifully with brass stampings, filigree, metal castings, ceramics, wood, etched glass, polymer clay, resin and more. Check out our quick tips below for using Gilders Paste! Tips for Using Gilders Paste
Shop our expanded selection of Gilders Paste featuring 28 striking colors to brighten up your designs today. Be sure to watch our Gilder Paste videos in our Tool Demos category. New Gilders Paste colors have arrived at Cool Tools just in time to brighten up your spring jewelry designs. Our new selection of Gilders Paste features vibrant colors from Tulip Red & Sandalwood to Celtic Bronze & Rich Gold. Shop our expanded selection of Gilders Paste featuring 28 striking colors to brighten up your designs today. Apr 6
Metal clay firing torches (all of our large flame torches) are perfect for torch firing fine silver and copper clay pieces up to 25 grams. Smaller torches, like the Spitfire, Stingray and Hot Shot models are perfect for small soldering tasks. Use these torches to ball wire, make head pins, solder jump rings closed, and more. Please note that while we highly recommend Blazer Triple Refine Butane, which is designed for butane torches, we do not offer this product on our website. Butane is a highly flammable material and carries a hazardous surcharge for shipping. Source your butane locally, but be sure to demand triple refined for best performance and longest torch life. Here you will learn about properly filling the torch, choosing the right fuel, adjusting the flame for various projects and tasks, choosing the right torch for the job at hand, how to determine if the torch is functioning properly, and so much more. Torches are safe to use, easy to operate, and are the perfect tool for your next jewelry project. Check out our ever-expanding selection of Tool Demo videos available right here in the Video Library. From Jewelry Shape Templates and Jewel Stamp techniques, to Gilders Paste and Carbon Sifting, you will learn the tips and tricks you need to use innovative jewelry making tools. Mar 30
No minimum purchase amount required. Each gift pak features a sophisticated silver toggle clasp and a beautiful Antique Mold wrapped in a classic organza pouch. Enter the code: “SPRING” in the coupon code box during checkout. Hurry – offer ends 4/2! All orders qualify for a free Gift Pak. Code must be entered at checkout within promotional dates to qualify for gift. Not valid with any other promotion. Offer ends 4/2/12 at 11:59 pm CST. Mar 27 Congratulations to Betty Selby-Syslo, the winner of our February Survey Contest. Betty has won a $100 gift certificate for telling us about her experience. Betty was excited and told us a little about herself:
After every purchase, you’ll receive an email asking to take a survey to tell us about your experience. We read every comment and use your thoughts to make improvements and become a better company. Each month, a winner is selected and given a $100 Cool Tools gift certificate. Help us congratulate Betty this month and keep offering us your thoughts! Mar 26
Our antique molds are hand crafted from the original element so you get a perfect impression. A mold is a great way to own the beauty of these collectibles without the investment of the original, and the sizes are just right for jewelry components. We use 100% silicone mold material that does not stick to metal clay, or any other type of clay, so no release is needed. Use any type of precious metal clay, polymer or ceramic clays. The molds can be placed on a heat source to dry, and can even be placed in an oven or toaster oven. Our molds are safe to 500F. Browse our entire incredible collection Antique Molds today to find the one that fits your next jewelry project! Mar 23
This project features our new Victorian Frame Jewelry Shape Template and Half Drilled Pearls. Hypo Tube Cement is used to attach the pearl to the wire post. Add class and sophistication to your next jewelry project with our entire collection of Pearls, available in a variety of colors like South Sea Black, Classic White, Pink Blush, Apricot, Lavender, Chocolate, Grey and so much more! Mar 23
Our new Pearl selection offers an unbelievable variety of sizes, shapes & styles. Shop new South Sea Black, Pink Blush, Natural White, Peach, Lavender, Apricot, Chocolate & Grey Pearls. Our gorgeous Mabe Pearls are grown on the inside shell of a mollusk. Mabe Pearls are created by attaching a plastic nucleus onto the inside of a mollusk’s shell. Once the nucleus is covered with a sufficient amount of nacre, the pearl is cut away from the inner shell and the bead is taken out. The open cavity is filled with resin and backed by a mother-of-pearl plate. Mabe Pearls are sometimes referred to as blister pearls. Our Half Drilled Freshwater Pearls come in matched pairs and come in a variety of sizes and colors. Use with Hypo Tube Cement to attach half drilled pearls to a wire post. Hole is drilled to accommodate a 20 gauge wire. Check out our new Framed Pearl Pendant Video Project here! Mar 16
No minimum purchase amount required. You don’t have to be Irish to enjoy these great savings! All International Customers get $5 off their shipping. Enter the code “LUCKY” in the coupon code box during checkout. Hurry to take advantage of this great offer – Free Shipping ends 3/19! Free shipping applies to orders shipped to all 50 U.S. states and is sent via UPS Ground or USPS at our option. Code must be entered at checkout to qualify and placed within qualifying dates. Kilns excluded to HI & AK. Free Shipping ends 3/19/12 at 11:59pm CST. Mar 13 The first entry in the new Metal Clay Master Class series features the world’s leading artist in this versatile medium, which can be molded like clay, but after firing is pure metal. Gordon K. Uyehara will inspire jewelry makers everywhere with his working methods, expertise, and designs. He offers detailed instructions for 22 original projects using several types of metal clay, including silver, bronze, and copper. A handsome gallery of work demonstrates Uyehara’s skill and the extraordinary possibilities of the material. Gordon K. Uyehara is an Art Clay Silver Senior Instructor whose work emphasizes small-scale design and wearable art. His motivation is to create pieces that are familiar and yet interestingly seductive and to explore the outer design limits of this relatively new art form. He lives in Honolulu, Hawaii. Hardbound, 144 pages |
