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New at Cool Tools!

E3 Duo™ Electroforming and Etching Master Kit by Sherri Haab This kit is designed for easy electroforming and etching of metal. Small objects such as twigs, leaves, sea shells, toys and glass beads are just a few examples of common items you can electro-form copper over, perfect for charms and jewelry pieces. SHOP NOW!

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 Gemstones! Red Zebra Jasper, Butterfly Agate…

More New Natural Gemstones are here! This release includes Spider web Jasper, Butterfly Agate, Pink Tourmaline, Cripple Creek, Red Zebra and Carrasite and Spider web Jasper. Choose from earring sets, freeform, drilled pendants and more! Each image is the individual stone you will receive. Pick the perfect gem for your next project! SHOP NOW! http://ow.ly/XhINb

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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