First Solo Ring

Learning to Make My First Solo Ring

Making a Filigree Ring – Alone! After my first class and having all purchased my tools, I started my first solo ring project. I spent some time on the internet (there are a lot of really cool step-by-step projects out there!), and managed to find a set of PDF instructions about how to make a …

So Happy with My New Jewellery Workbench

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. …

The Complete Metalsmith

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 …