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Coming Soon: Metalworking by Terri McCarthy

Cold Connecting Textured Metal by Terri McCarthy – Get Inspired! Local Metalsmith, Artist and Instructor, Terri McCarthy visited Cool Tools and filmed jewelry making techniques for an upcoming series of Cool Tools tutorials. The series of new videos will cover several types of soldering, working with textured metal and cold connections. On Thursday, February 4, we’ll release …

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How To Highlight – Miniature book

How To Highlight – Miniature book Miniature books and lockets can make the most beautiful and intricate jewelry. Adding your own personal touch to the pages in your book can really personalize your designs. In this project, learn to make a spiral book pendant, and see how this advanced technique can set your jewelry designs apart …

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New Larger Sizes! Hundreds of Cubic Zirconia’s!

New Larger Sizes! Hundreds of Cubic Zirconias! We have expanded our collection of beautiful cubic zirconia to include larger sizes. Whether you are working in metal clay or using traditional fabrication or casting methods, we have what you need. Featuring Pears up to 15mm x 18mm, Round 10mm – 16mm and Triangle up to 14mm’s. These …

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More New Natural Gemstones are here!

Larimar, Pietersite, Blue Tiger Eye…New Gemstones! This release includes beautiful Larimar, Labradorite, Apatite, Pietersite, Blue Tiger Eye and Tiger Eye with Hematite. Choose from earring sets, freeform cabs and drilled pendants! Each image is the individual stone you will receive. Pick the perfect gem for your next project! SHOP NOW! https://www.cooltools.us/New-Gemstones-s/1651.htm

New Project – The Royal Treatment Pendant

  Introducing our new downloadable project guide available in our Learning Center for free – The Royal Treatment Pendant. The Royal Treatment Pendant features a bezel set faceted stone with sterling gallery wire and fine silver clay. It is easily modified for any type of metal clay and adds a touch of sophistication and royalty to your designs. The …

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