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Clément recently visited Cool Tools from Belgium to share his tool, The Ring Maker™. If you find yourself frustrated by joining a ring, or finding the seam still visible or incomplete after firing, this tool is for you! Seamless rings are much stronger than joint rings, allowing you to hammer, stretch and texture without fear of fragility. Create seamless rings in a breeze with The Ring Maker!
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Introduction to Faux Bone™ by Robert Dancik
Robert Dancik, artist, inventor and instructor, holds a Masters degree in sculpture from Northern Illinois University, and a BA in fine art from Adelphi University. He has been an artist/teacher...
Introduction to Faux Bone™ by Robert Dancik
Robert Dancik, artist, inventor and instructor, holds a Masters degree in sculpture from Northern Illinois University, and a BA in fine art from Adelphi University. He has been an artist/teacher...
Using Solid Expressions Concrete for the Artist...
Robert Dancik, artist, inventor and instructor, holds a Masters degree in sculpture from Northern Illinois University, and a BA in fine art from Adelphi University. He has been an artist/teacher...
Using Solid Expressions Concrete for the Artist...
Robert Dancik, artist, inventor and instructor, holds a Masters degree in sculpture from Northern Illinois University, and a BA in fine art from Adelphi University. He has been an artist/teacher...
Stacked Patterned Wire Rings by Karen Trexler
Karen discovered her interest in jewelry and metalsmithing in 2009 when she took a jewelry class in high school. Thoroughly hooked on making and interested in expanding upon the basics...
Stacked Patterned Wire Rings by Karen Trexler
Karen discovered her interest in jewelry and metalsmithing in 2009 when she took a jewelry class in high school. Thoroughly hooked on making and interested in expanding upon the basics...
6 Piece Drill Set
If you design with metal clay, you know drilling holes in leather hard and bone dry clay can be a little tricky. Having a tool to make it easier can...
6 Piece Drill Set
If you design with metal clay, you know drilling holes in leather hard and bone dry clay can be a little tricky. Having a tool to make it easier can...
Annealing Metal
Working with lower gauge metals can sometimes be difficult while forming, bending and shaping. When creating jewelry, thick metals can take a lot of time and effort to get everything...
Annealing Metal
Working with lower gauge metals can sometimes be difficult while forming, bending and shaping. When creating jewelry, thick metals can take a lot of time and effort to get everything...
How to Make Headpins
Head pins can be used for so many things when creating jewelry. An easy way to save money is creating your own. In the tool demo below, learn to create...
How to Make Headpins
Head pins can be used for so many things when creating jewelry. An easy way to save money is creating your own. In the tool demo below, learn to create...
Setting Up the Smith® Little Torch™ by Matt Bre...
In this video, Matt shows how to set up the Smith® Little Torch™. This portable torch is designed for intermittent use and uses a 14.1-oz. disposable propane and 1.1 cu....
Setting Up the Smith® Little Torch™ by Matt Bre...
In this video, Matt shows how to set up the Smith® Little Torch™. This portable torch is designed for intermittent use and uses a 14.1-oz. disposable propane and 1.1 cu....
Introduction to Faux Bone™ by Robert Dancik
Robert Dancik, artist, inventor and instructor, holds a Masters degree in sculpture from Northern Illinois University, and a BA in fine art from Adelphi University. He has been an artist/teacher...
Introduction to Faux Bone™ by Robert Dancik
Robert Dancik, artist, inventor and instructor, holds a Masters degree in sculpture from Northern Illinois University, and a BA in fine art from Adelphi University. He has been an artist/teacher...
Swanstrom Disc Cutter Demonstration by Jan Harrell
Jan Harrell, Metalsmith and Enamelist shows what a time saver this disc cutter is. This cutter will give you clean, consistent cuts over years of use, reducing the amount of...
Swanstrom Disc Cutter Demonstration by Jan Harrell
Jan Harrell, Metalsmith and Enamelist shows what a time saver this disc cutter is. This cutter will give you clean, consistent cuts over years of use, reducing the amount of...
Balling Wire with a Torch by Terri McCarthy
Terri McCarthy, local artist, instructor and metalsmith from Grafton, WI visited Cool Tools to demonstrate how easy it is to ball wire to make head pins and rivets using silver,...
Balling Wire with a Torch by Terri McCarthy
Terri McCarthy, local artist, instructor and metalsmith from Grafton, WI visited Cool Tools to demonstrate how easy it is to ball wire to make head pins and rivets using silver,...
Soldering Surfaces by Terri McCarthy
Terri McCarthy, local artist, instructor and metalsmith from Grafton, WI visited Cool Tools to differentiate between different soldering surfaces and their useful aspects. Soldering surfaces are listed below.
Soldering Surfaces by Terri McCarthy
Terri McCarthy, local artist, instructor and metalsmith from Grafton, WI visited Cool Tools to differentiate between different soldering surfaces and their useful aspects. Soldering surfaces are listed below.
Soldering a Jump Ring & Silver Chain to an End ...
Terri McCarthy, local artist, instructor and metalsmith from Grafton, WI visited Cool Tools to show us an easy way to finish your next project. In this video Terri solders jump...
Soldering a Jump Ring & Silver Chain to an End ...
Terri McCarthy, local artist, instructor and metalsmith from Grafton, WI visited Cool Tools to show us an easy way to finish your next project. In this video Terri solders jump...
Basic Soldering Tools by Terri McCarthy
Terri McCarthy, local artist, instructor and metalsmith from Grafton, WI visited Cool Tools to show the basic tools for soldering. Terri walks us through the soldering tools needed for successful...
Basic Soldering Tools by Terri McCarthy
Terri McCarthy, local artist, instructor and metalsmith from Grafton, WI visited Cool Tools to show the basic tools for soldering. Terri walks us through the soldering tools needed for successful...
Wood Dapping Blocks to Shape Metal & Metal Clay
A dapping block is a tool that is used to shape metal into a domed or dapped shape. Dapping blocks can be made of wood or metal. Wood blocks are...
Wood Dapping Blocks to Shape Metal & Metal Clay
A dapping block is a tool that is used to shape metal into a domed or dapped shape. Dapping blocks can be made of wood or metal. Wood blocks are...
Using Twist Drills for Easier Drilling
A twist drill is designed just for drilling through metal and ejects metal as it cuts keeping if from clogging. Learn the proper way to drill through metal in this...
Using Twist Drills for Easier Drilling
A twist drill is designed just for drilling through metal and ejects metal as it cuts keeping if from clogging. Learn the proper way to drill through metal in this...
Lindstrom EX Pliers
The Lindstrom EX Series pliers are ergonomically designed to fit comfortably in the hand with maximum leverage. Spring returns are firm. Easily form heavy gauge and hard wire without nicking....
Lindstrom EX Pliers
The Lindstrom EX Series pliers are ergonomically designed to fit comfortably in the hand with maximum leverage. Spring returns are firm. Easily form heavy gauge and hard wire without nicking....
Working with Gilders Paste - Finger Application
Gilders Paste is a non-fading coloring medium for metal, glass, leather, ceramics, plastics and more. Permanent coloring can be sealed for outdoor use. There are many ways to work with...
Working with Gilders Paste - Finger Application
Gilders Paste is a non-fading coloring medium for metal, glass, leather, ceramics, plastics and more. Permanent coloring can be sealed for outdoor use. There are many ways to work with...
Using Dimple Pliers
Dimple pliers are used to make dimples of various sizes in metal, metal clay and other materials. Dimple pliers take the place of a punch and hammer to make a...
Using Dimple Pliers
Dimple pliers are used to make dimples of various sizes in metal, metal clay and other materials. Dimple pliers take the place of a punch and hammer to make a...
Rubber Bench Block
Use below a bench block to absorb shock and deaden sound. Use as a platform for sanding, filing, finishing and even assembling metal clay works. Makes a perfect platform for...
Rubber Bench Block
Use below a bench block to absorb shock and deaden sound. Use as a platform for sanding, filing, finishing and even assembling metal clay works. Makes a perfect platform for...
Leather Sandbag
Use the sandbag to deaden sound and absorb shock and to cushion items such as when engraving, carving, and texturing metal. Use a sandbag to raise work off the surface...
Leather Sandbag
Use the sandbag to deaden sound and absorb shock and to cushion items such as when engraving, carving, and texturing metal. Use a sandbag to raise work off the surface...
Power Punch
The Power Punch is a great tool for making large holes in soft metals such as silver and copper up to 16 gauge. The Power Punch is easy to use...
Power Punch
The Power Punch is a great tool for making large holes in soft metals such as silver and copper up to 16 gauge. The Power Punch is easy to use...
Gilders Paste and Cool Slip
Use safe, non-flammable Cool Slip when working with Gilders Paste instead of hazardous products such as paint thinners and terpenoids. Use Cool Slip to thin, rehydrate and clean up Gilders...
Gilders Paste and Cool Slip
Use safe, non-flammable Cool Slip when working with Gilders Paste instead of hazardous products such as paint thinners and terpenoids. Use Cool Slip to thin, rehydrate and clean up Gilders...
Jump Ring Genie
Here's a super handy ring to have around! The Jump Ring Genie helps you open and close jump rings made of all kinds of metal in gauges from 24 to...
Jump Ring Genie
Here's a super handy ring to have around! The Jump Ring Genie helps you open and close jump rings made of all kinds of metal in gauges from 24 to...
Butane Torch Troubleshooting
Butane torches are an inexpensive way to perform many small to medium tasks from firing metal clay to small soldering operations. Learn which fuel is right to keep your torch...
Butane Torch Troubleshooting
Butane torches are an inexpensive way to perform many small to medium tasks from firing metal clay to small soldering operations. Learn which fuel is right to keep your torch...
Flex-Shaft Accessories
Flexible Shaft Machines provide a jewelry artist more options to easily get the job done. Adding an attachment to your hand piece, offers a whole new variety of applications for...
Flex-Shaft Accessories
Flexible Shaft Machines provide a jewelry artist more options to easily get the job done. Adding an attachment to your hand piece, offers a whole new variety of applications for...
Making Custom Sanding Sticks
Finishing your jewelry creations properly, can make a huge difference in the final overall look and appeal of your piece. If you make a lot of jewelry, you know that...
Making Custom Sanding Sticks
Finishing your jewelry creations properly, can make a huge difference in the final overall look and appeal of your piece. If you make a lot of jewelry, you know that...
Using Ring Forming Pliers
Forming ring shanks is an intricate and delicate technique. Traditionally, mandrels and hammers are used to form and shape your rings. In this tool demo, learn to use the Ring...
Using Ring Forming Pliers
Forming ring shanks is an intricate and delicate technique. Traditionally, mandrels and hammers are used to form and shape your rings. In this tool demo, learn to use the Ring...
1 Step Looping Pliers
Learn to use the 1 Step Looping Pliers to make consistent loops quickly and easily. Creating eyepins can be a difficult and time-consuming task. Depending on your jewelry piece, you...
1 Step Looping Pliers
Learn to use the 1 Step Looping Pliers to make consistent loops quickly and easily. Creating eyepins can be a difficult and time-consuming task. Depending on your jewelry piece, you...
Bezel Tips
Problem solving is an important part of making fine jewelry. Sometimes, after soldering your bezel, the stone just does not fit back in the way it did before. Trying to...
Bezel Tips
Problem solving is an important part of making fine jewelry. Sometimes, after soldering your bezel, the stone just does not fit back in the way it did before. Trying to...
Solder Cutting Pliers
Working with solder opens up thousands of possibilities when creating jewelry or working with metal. Having your solder cut and organized is a great way to speed up the soldering...
Solder Cutting Pliers
Working with solder opens up thousands of possibilities when creating jewelry or working with metal. Having your solder cut and organized is a great way to speed up the soldering...
Hole Punching Pliers
Adding holes to your creations can be time consuming by the time you mark, drill and clean off burs. In the tool demo below, learn to use Hole Punching Pliers...
Hole Punching Pliers
Adding holes to your creations can be time consuming by the time you mark, drill and clean off burs. In the tool demo below, learn to use Hole Punching Pliers...
Wire Twisting Pliers
Wire is an essential element for creating all sorts of jewelry. One way to add interest to your piece is to use twisted or patterned wire in a variety of...
Wire Twisting Pliers
Wire is an essential element for creating all sorts of jewelry. One way to add interest to your piece is to use twisted or patterned wire in a variety of...
Jewelers Miter Cutting Vise
When soldering and creating jewelry, getting seamless joints and perfect edges is a difficult and time consuming task. An artist can spend a ton of time filing and cutting, while...
Jewelers Miter Cutting Vise
When soldering and creating jewelry, getting seamless joints and perfect edges is a difficult and time consuming task. An artist can spend a ton of time filing and cutting, while...
Interchangeable Texturing Hammer
Adding texture is the perfect way to add interest and appeal to your piece. One reliable way to add texture to metal is with a hammer. In the tool demo...
Interchangeable Texturing Hammer
Adding texture is the perfect way to add interest and appeal to your piece. One reliable way to add texture to metal is with a hammer. In the tool demo...
Wubbers Pliers
In the tool demo below, get to know Wubbers Pliers and open up a world of possibilities while designing. Cool Tools carries 28 different types of Wubbers Pliers. These high-quality...
Wubbers Pliers
In the tool demo below, get to know Wubbers Pliers and open up a world of possibilities while designing. Cool Tools carries 28 different types of Wubbers Pliers. These high-quality...
Using a Smart Vise
Bench accessories can increase your productivity, and make the creating process much easier. Having a tool to hold your pieces can sometimes make all the difference. In the tool demo...
Using a Smart Vise
Bench accessories can increase your productivity, and make the creating process much easier. Having a tool to hold your pieces can sometimes make all the difference. In the tool demo...
Easy Earwire Jig
Having a tool to easily make earwires can be useful and save a lot of money. In the tool demo below, learn to use the earwire jig, and in minutes...
Easy Earwire Jig
Having a tool to easily make earwires can be useful and save a lot of money. In the tool demo below, learn to use the earwire jig, and in minutes...
Using a Micro Engraver
Custom designs engraved into metal results in some of the most unique and personalized pieces. Having a tool to quickly design, mark, or sign your pieces can be quite helpful....
Using a Micro Engraver
Custom designs engraved into metal results in some of the most unique and personalized pieces. Having a tool to quickly design, mark, or sign your pieces can be quite helpful....
Jump Ring Maker
Having a tool to easily manufacture your own jump rings can not only save you time, but also money. In this tool demo, learn to make any size jump rings...
Jump Ring Maker
Having a tool to easily manufacture your own jump rings can not only save you time, but also money. In this tool demo, learn to make any size jump rings...
Fretz Hammers
In the tool demo below, learn about high quality Fretz hammers, and learn how there's a perfect tool, for every job. Fretz hammers are the best quality jeweler's hammers, and...
Fretz Hammers
In the tool demo below, learn about high quality Fretz hammers, and learn how there's a perfect tool, for every job. Fretz hammers are the best quality jeweler's hammers, and...
Center Finder
The Center Finder makes your pieces perfectly symmetrical and accurate gives your jewelry a more professional feel. In the tool demo below, learn to use our center finder tool, so...
Center Finder
The Center Finder makes your pieces perfectly symmetrical and accurate gives your jewelry a more professional feel. In the tool demo below, learn to use our center finder tool, so...
Fume Extractor
Having a properly ventilated work area is crucial, especially when firing and soldering. It is important to not only make your workstation a productive environment, but a healthy one as...
Fume Extractor
Having a properly ventilated work area is crucial, especially when firing and soldering. It is important to not only make your workstation a productive environment, but a healthy one as...
Knew Concepts Brand Saws
A jeweler’s saw is a cornerstone on any jewelry bench. Having a top of the line saw with all the features you need can be well worth the money and...
Knew Concepts Brand Saws
A jeweler’s saw is a cornerstone on any jewelry bench. Having a top of the line saw with all the features you need can be well worth the money and...
Simple Riveting System
Riveting and creating cold connections is a unique technique that adds a beautiful and raw look to your jewelry projects. However, drilling holes and flaring rivets can be challenging and...
Simple Riveting System
Riveting and creating cold connections is a unique technique that adds a beautiful and raw look to your jewelry projects. However, drilling holes and flaring rivets can be challenging and...
Tabletop Swivel Bench Vise
A bench vise can be used for so many things, and every jeweler should have one. Having a vise that adjusts to fit any position can open up so many...
Tabletop Swivel Bench Vise
A bench vise can be used for so many things, and every jeweler should have one. Having a vise that adjusts to fit any position can open up so many...
3M Diamond Files & Hand Laps
Diamond files are very useful when working with fragile materials or hard metals. Diamond files have small particles of industrial diamonds embedded in their surface, which make them ideal for...
3M Diamond Files & Hand Laps
Diamond files are very useful when working with fragile materials or hard metals. Diamond files have small particles of industrial diamonds embedded in their surface, which make them ideal for...
