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Have you ever wanted to master the art of star setting?

In this comprehensive workshop, we'll take you through every stage of the star setting process, from preparing your tools and equipment to accurately positioning stones, cutting clean stars, and achieving a professional finish.

Whether you're a beginner looking to learn a new stone-setting technique or an experienced jeweller wanting to refine your skills, this workshop provides clear, step-by-step demonstrations that you can follow at your own pace.

You'll learn:

• The tools and equipment required for star setting
• How to prepare gravers and setting tools
• Accurate stone layout and spacing
• Drilling and preparing the setting
• Cutting crisp, symmetrical stars
• Raising and finishing bright, clean beads
• Professional finishing techniques and common mistakes to avoid

As with all At The Bench workshops, every step is demonstrated in close-up detail, allowing you to see exactly what is happening and giving you the confidence to achieve professional results.

Join thousands of jewellers worldwide who have developed their skills through At The Bench and add this classic stone-setting technique to your jewellery-making repertoire.

This has been a trusted workshop companion for generations of jewellers and for me, it’s been there from day one.

I’ve used borax as a flux every working day of my jewellery career. In fact, I’ve been using it ever since I started making jewellery in my parents’ garage at the age of 21.
Why do I still use it? Because it works.

Borax helps prevent oxidation during soldering, keeps metal surfaces clean, encourages solder to flow smoothly, and can help reduce firescale. It’s simple, reliable, inexpensive, and has stood the test of time.

Over the years I’ve tried plenty of different fluxes, but I always come back to borax. Sometimes the traditional methods are still the best.

Do you use borax, or do you use something else?

We've all seen repairs like this... and hopefully never done one ourselves! 😬

A ring repair isn't just about getting the two ends to stick together. It's about strength, durability, appearance, and leaving a repair that you can be proud of.

This one? Let's just say it needed a little more love... and perhaps a copy of Jewellery Repairs At The Bench! 😉

If you're serious about improving your repair work and avoiding disasters like this, my book is packed with practical techniques, tips, and real-world repair advice from over 35 years at the bench.

📖 This needed Andrew's book.

you can buy it from us www.atthebench.store or Amazon https://amzn.to/49bcrme . We have stock and ship faster

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Bought a copy of Jewellery Repairs At The Bench?

Post a photo of the book on your bench, in your workshop, or even a photo of you holding it, and tag us for a chance to WIN your money back!

We love seeing where the book has travelled and the jewellers using it every day around the world. 🌍💎

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We’ll be choosing winners throughout May and June. Good luck everyone!

Just over 4 weeks left to enrol for the Jewellery Fundamentals Diploma at At The Bench Academy.

Building a strong foundation is everything in jewellery making. After forty years at the bench and a lifetime spent teaching, I can confidently say this is the diploma I wish existed when I started out. If you’re looking for a course built on real-world expertise, practical skills, and direct support, this is the one to enrol on.

What sets this diploma apart?

Every lesson is taught by me, drawing on four decades of professional experience. There’s no confusion from conflicting styles or methods, you’ll follow a clear, consistent path from start to finish. I believe in hands-on learning, so you’ll receive direct feedback and guidance from myself and Louise throughout the course. No generic tutors, no hands-off learning, just genuine support and practical, workshop-based knowledge.

One of the most common frustrations I hear from students is running out of essential tools or materials. That won’t happen here. We make absolutely certain that every student receives a complete set of tools and materials, tailored for the course. Whether you choose to add the tool kit, the materials kit, or both, you’ll have everything you need, right when you need it. We never run out, and you’ll never be left waiting.

Spaces are strictly limited to ensure every student gets the attention and support they deserve. This isn’t a mass online course – it’s a focused, personal journey into the world of jewellery making, designed to set you up for success at the bench.

"This is the ONLY diploma program endorsed by the National Association of Jewellers."

Whether you’re starting out or looking to build on your skills, this diploma gives you a direct line to forty years of expertise, practical demonstrations, and the kind of honest feedback that helps you improve with every project.

Learn more and enrol in the Jewellery Fundamentals Diploma for September 2026 👉 https://atthebenchacademy.com/

Absolutely thrilled that .mehdi has been announced as chair, dedicated to supporting all areas of our wonderful industry!