Come On You Spurs! Learning New Techniques to Make Cufflinks!

I finally started to make my husband’s Christmas present. He’s my biggest fan (aah!), but he’s also a big Tottenham Hotspurs fan! So it seems only fitting that I make some Spurs-inspired cufflinks! Come On You Spurs! I’ve planned to use the Spurs logo, setting copper onto a sterling silver backing.  Luckily, I have an …

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Making a Phantom of the Opera Inspired Pendant

Had a slight spanner in the works and had to deviate from the original plan to make a silver ring for my sister’s birthday present. But I think I’ve managed to make something better and that she’ll really love. To set the scene, my sister is a massive, and I mean massive, Phantom of the …

Going to a Jewellery Class – Spending my Day Off in the Best Possible Way!

I recently bought a Groupon voucher for a jewellery class at Claire Aristides Jewellery School – it was for a half-day beginners class, based in Covent Garden. I arrived bright and early as the class starts at 10.30am.  There were around 30 other girls (and one dad!) in the room. The class was led by 4 …

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Making a Special Silver Brooch for My Mum’s Birthday

My mum’s birthday is coming up and even though she doesn’t wear jewellery, I don’t want her to feel left out. So I’ve decided to make her a special silver brooch. I’ve opted for a fairly simple design, featuring a small round turquoise cabochon (ordered from Bellore) in a shamrock. I would have made a …

Christmas Wish List – It’s The Most Wonderful Time of the Year!

Ah, Christmas… the most wonderful time of the year, and definitely one of my favourite times of year! I love the colours, the food and spending time with my family.  Oh and presents! Both giving and receiving! Every year, my family has a tradition of asking each other what they’d like as a gift, and …