Bench Hire
Nestled in a calm, light‑filled garden studio in South Cambridgeshire, this is a space designed for makers who value both professionalism and warmth. The studio blends the feel of a well‑run workshop with the comfort of being welcomed into someone’s creative home. Every hirer is greeted with genuine hospitality, a friendly atmosphere, and complimentary refreshments to keep the energy flowing tea, coffee and biscuits! It’s a place where people feel looked after, respected, and free to focus on their craft.
Clean and comfortable working environment
Safety is at the heart of the studio’s ethos. All tools, equipment, and processes are supported by full risk assessments, and every hirer receives a confidence‑building briefing before they begin. The space is set up to allow independent makers to work securely and responsibly, with clear guidance that protect both the individual and the shared environment. The studio is clean, organised, and maintained to a high standard, ensuring that every session runs smoothly and safely.
Specialist tools and equipment
The studio is exceptionally well equipped for a wide range of jewellery‑making processes. Hirers have access to a professional rolling mill, a dedicated melting station for creating ingots or recycling silver. For more advanced work, the studio offers kiln facilities suitable for enamelling, PMC, annealing, and other specialist cycles. Every tool is chosen for quality and reliability, giving hirers the confidence to work to a professional standard.
Specialist equipment for rolling and polishing
While bench hire is self‑directed, Liz is always nearby with a warm welcome, a steady presence, and a respect for each maker’s independence. The environment is calm, focused, and friendly, making it ideal for both hobbyists and professionals who want a reliable, well‑equipped place to work. Refreshments are on tap and music whilst you work is available
Facilities
Cutting metal
with hand tools, metal guillotine, piecing saws and disc cutters,
Chain making
With triblets,
mandrils
Durston jump-ring maker
Filigree
with wire twisting, rolling mill and specialist soldering for delicate work
Texturing metal
Texturing hammers,
rolling mill,
etching resources.
Stone Setting
For all types of setting
specialist vices and gravers
optivisor and microscope
Polishing
with bench polisher,
pendant motor,
tumbler
Metal forming
Mandrils, stakes, domers, planishing press for fold forming
Wire work
wire jigs,
shaped mandrils
formers for rings and bangles,
Enameling
with tripods and kiln firing facilities
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Lost Wax Carving
Hand carving tools, electric hot wax carvers and pens and Woolf Tools
Metal Clay
, texturing, rollers, cutters silicon moulds, torch and kiln firing facilities
Melting Down
with Propane/oxygen little torch, hand torches, crucible and ingot moulds.
Independant bench hire
£35 per hour
£5 consumables charge per session
You are a competent jewellery maker, who have completed an intermediate or advanced jewellery making class or qualification, and require just space and equipment. You would like access to tools, equipment and space on a day by day basis. Availability between 9.30am -5.30pm on Mondays, Tuesday, Thursdays and Fridays.
Kiln Usage
£10-20 Surcharge
The studio offers access to a Prometheus jeweller’s kiln, giving makers reliable, precise firing for metal clay, enamelling, annealing, and other specialist processes. All kiln work is supported by full risk assessments, making it a safe and accessible way to explore techniques that go beyond the bench.
Melting and Ingot making
£10-20 Surcharge
With the cost of precious metals on the rise, the studio offers a dedicated melting station for clean, controlled ingot making and recycling your own silver. Makers can melt down scrap, create fresh billets for rolling, or prepare stock for new projects using safe, well‑maintained equipment and clear guidance.
