Rental Opportunities
Hot Bench
The jewellery Hot Bench is rentable by the half day, day, or week to experienced jewellery makers. It is situated in our main Jewellery Workshop and has access to hand tools, rolling mill, ring stretcher, kiln, draw-bench, Seivert torch, microweld, and more! We also have space in our wee workshop, The Stewart Studio, if you need a bit more room.
Get in touch if you have any questions and see the price list below which includes different rates for different equipment used. Discounts for new graduates and students.
Email us to book at doubledoorstudios.dundee@gmail.com
| Half a Day (3.5hrs) | Full Day (7h) | Week (5 days out of 7) | ||
| Bench Only | Use of a jewellers bench with peg, light and a chair. | £22 | £28 | £100 |
| Bench Plus | Above plus hand tools, pendant motor and access to soldering area with a Seivert torch, pickle. | £28 | £38 | £130 |
| Bench Plus Plus | Above with access to shared workshop tools - rolling mill, hammers, ring stretcher, micro-weld, ultrasonic cleaner, polishing equipment (inc. barrel tumbler, electromagnetic tumbler, polishing motor*). | £34 (£28 if own hand tools and pendant motor used) | £50 (£38 if own hand tools and pendant motor used) | £160 (£130 if own hand tools and pendant motor used) |
| Specials | Electric kiln (up to 1100°C), photo-etching equipment and materials (within reason), extra desk space. | Add £10 to the chosen option above | Add £12 to the chosen option above | Add £32 to the chosen option above |
| Supported Bench | Additional support/advice in the workshop from a resident jeweller. | Add £40 to the chosen option above | Add £80 to the chosen option above | n/a |
*Small selection of mops and polishing compounds available.
Some burrs and consumables will be available for purchase but it is better to bring your own.