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PACKAGING

Cape Tools offers a wide range of jewellery packaging options designed to suit makers, retailers, & everyday gift-givers alike. From classic jewellery boxes to protective & presentation-focused packaging. Each option is made to safely house finished pieces while adding a polished, professional touch. While these packaging solutions are perfect for jewellers preparing work for sale, they’re just as useful for any person looking to present a gift thoughtfully. Whether you’re wrapping a handmade piece, a store-bought treasure, or a sentimental keepsake, Cape Tools packaging makes gifting easy, elegant, & stress-free, ensuring every piece feels special before it’s unwrapped or gifted.


For added peace of mind, anti-tarnish paper tabs or strips can be placed directly inside jewellery boxes to help keep tarnish at bay. These safe, economical inserts protect silver, gold, & other metals during storage and shipping without scratching or harming gemstones—simply place them in the box & let them do the work.


Explore our wide range of packaging & anti-tarnish strips in-store & online.

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METAL FORMING

Metal forming is a core jewellery-making technique that transforms metal into dynamic, three-dimensional forms. Using tools such as dapping blocks, punches, hammers, & mandrels, jewellers can dome, curve, & shape metal with precision & control. This process allows designers to create everything from subtle contours to bold, sculptural elements, adding both strength & visual interest to a piece. Whether you’re a professional jeweller, a student, or a curious beginner, metal forming is an accessible & rewarding skill, & with the high-quality tools available from Cape Tools, it can be done efficiently & accurately, right at your bench.


Shape, dome, & curve metal like a pro! Metal forming tools, available in-store & online.

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WAX ESSENTIALS

Using little more than a bench pin, a selection of specialised tools, & carving wax, designers can work almost anywhere, shaping forms by hand & refining fine details with complete creative control. Once complete, the wax model is cast into precious metal using the lost-wax process, capturing exceptional accuracy & detail. Suitable for both beginners & experienced professionals, wax carving provides a flexible, low-barrier pathway into jewellery making. All essential waxes, carving tools, & casting equipment are available from Cape Tools, making it easy to start carving, experimenting, & producing professional-quality results wherever inspiration takes you.


Bring your ideas to life! Wax carving tools & supplies - available in-store & online.

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TIPS & TRICKS


Here’s a brilliant hack for all wax carvers, 


Wrap a piece of copper wire around the tip of your hot pen to reach those tiny, detailed areas in your carvings or to repair small air bubbles that may appear during the wax injection process. It’s also perfect for fixing fine connections or cracks in a clean, controlled way!


You can easily swap between different wire gauges depending on the job. Just remember to use hard copper wire, as soft wire bends too easily.

Metalsmith Society. (n.d.). Here is a genius tip for wax carvers from @un_x_marked [Webpage]. Metalsmith Society. https://tips.metalsmithsociety.com/tips/BoMH9HDnUwi

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SAVE THE DATE!

Join us at the Durban Industry Networking Event on 19 February 2026.


Connect with industry professionals and peers while enjoying a day filled with networking opportunities and live demonstrations.


Location: Talloula Botha’s Hill, 67 Old Main Road, Bothas Hill, KwaZulu Natal

Date: 19 February 2026

Time: 10:00 – 15:00


RSVP is essential. Please confirm your attendance on or before 12 February 2026.
RSVPs can be sent to mike@cpmdbn.co.za or orders@capetools.co.za


We look forward to seeing you there!

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Cape Tools & Jewellery Supplies

39 Sir Lowry Road,

8001, Cape Town

sales@capetools.co.za

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