Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Bench Essentials has only just begun.
Created by Cooksongold, the Bench Essentials range was designed with one simple goal in mind – to make professional-quality jewellery-making tools more accessible to beginners, students and hobbyists.
Because when you're starting out, having the right tools can make all the difference.
Whether you're heading to your first jewellery class, setting up a small workshop at home, or developing your skills at college, you need equipment you can rely on. The trouble is, budget tools don't always stand up to regular use, while professional tools can feel like a big investment when you're just getting started.
That's where Bench Essentials comes in.
Developed using decades of industry expertise, the range was carefully created to bridge the gap between low-cost beginner tools and professional equipment. The aim was simple: deliver quality, reliability and durability at a price that makes sense for makers building their first toolkit.
But this range wasn't developed behind closed doors.
We listened to our customers, students and makers to understand exactly what they wanted from an entry-level tool range. Affordable tools were important, but not at the expense of performance. Every product in the Bench Essentials collection has been selected to offer genuine value and help jewellery makers build confidence at the bench.
And then there's the colour.
The bright yellow handles are hard to miss. Inspired by Cooksongold's brand colours, they bring a splash of sunshine to any workshop and make tools much easier to spot when they've inevitably disappeared amongst polishing cloths, notebooks and soldering blocks.
It's a small detail, but one that jewellery makers will appreciate every day.
The range doesn't just perform well, it looks the part too. Premium packaging, strong branding and a professional finish help Bench Essentials stand out on the shelf while reflecting the quality of the tools inside.
And we're only getting started.
Following the successful launch of the original tool collection, the range has already expanded to include even more workshop essentials, from hammers and emery sticks to key soldering products.
Bench Essentials was created to support jewellery makers at every stage of their journey. Reliable, affordable and built to last, it's a range designed to help you spend less time worrying about your tools and more time making.
Bench Essentials. Quality tools. Bright ideas. Made for makers.
Bench Essentials has only just begun.
Created by Cooksongold, the Bench Essentials range was designed with one simple goal in mind – to make professional-quality jewellery-making tools more accessible to beginners, students and hobbyists.
Because when you're starting out, having the right tools can make all the difference.
Whether you're heading to your first jewellery class, setting up a small workshop at home, or developing your skills at college, you need equipment you can rely on. The trouble is, budget tools don't always stand up to regular use, while professional tools can feel like a big investment when you're just getting started.
That's where Bench Essentials comes in.
Developed using decades of industry expertise, the range was carefully created to bridge the gap between low-cost beginner tools and professional equipment. The aim was simple: deliver quality, reliability and durability at a price that makes sense for makers building their first toolkit.
But this range wasn't developed behind closed doors.
We listened to our customers, students and makers to understand exactly what they wanted from an entry-level tool range. Affordable tools were important, but not at the expense of performance. Every product in the Bench Essentials collection has been selected to offer genuine value and help jewellery makers build confidence at the bench.
And then there's the colour.
The bright yellow handles are hard to miss. Inspired by Cooksongold's brand colours, they bring a splash of sunshine to any workshop and make tools much easier to spot when they've inevitably disappeared amongst polishing cloths, notebooks and soldering blocks.
It's a small detail, but one that jewellery makers will appreciate every day.
The range doesn't just perform well, it looks the part too. Premium packaging, strong branding and a professional finish help Bench Essentials stand out on the shelf while reflecting the quality of the tools inside.
And we're only getting started.
Following the successful launch of the original tool collection, the range has already expanded to include even more workshop essentials, from hammers and emery sticks to key soldering products.
Bench Essentials was created to support jewellery makers at every stage of their journey. Reliable, affordable and built to last, it's a range designed to help you spend less time worrying about your tools and more time making.
Bench Essentials. Quality tools. Bright ideas. Made for makers.
