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 …
Today, I’m starting a special project. My Father-in-Law has asked me to make two birthday pendants for his nieces’ 21st birthday present – they’re twins (in case, you’re wondering). First thing’s first, I need to choose the best design! My Father-in-Law is a massive Leonard Cohen fan. So he asked me to make two pendants …
I decided to have a go at setting a stone into a piece (probably not one of my better ideas, since I can barely control my soldering, but try I did!). So, here’s an overview of my first time setting stones in a bezel setting! I got a lovely 12x16mm oval turquoise cabochon from Bellore. …
So, after my first lesson in silversmithing, the jewellery bug had well and truly bitten. Over the past few weeks, I researched what sort of tools that I would need to set-up my very own workbench at home. It only took a (very) little encouragement from my husband to get the old credit card out. …
I’m so excited today! I have just received my copy of The Complete Metalsmith by Tim McCreight in the post, courtesy of Amazon.co.uk! I’ve been waiting nearly 3 weeks since ordering and can’t wait to start reading it! I’m really looking forward to putting some new techniques into practice! The book was highly recommended by …
Today, I am trying a new jewellery technique and making my 1st attempt at sterling silver etching – I have some black stop-out polish and some ferric nitrate and plan to etch 2 rings today. Wish me luck! For the rings, I am using 4mm x 0.84mm sterling silver rectangular wire. I filed the ends …
