Interesting article about gold supplies in the Metro online today: http://www.metro.co.uk/news/874780-earth-s-supply-of-gold-came-from-meteorites-say-scientists As if we needed more encouragement to recycle our precious metals. But I wonder if it might trigger an inter-galactic gold rush?! 0 0
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. …
Little Tips I’ve Picked Up in Silversmithing
Just thought I’d share a few little tips that I’ve picked up over the last few weeks, while I’ve been experimenting and practising my silversmithing: Use the right amount of solder – too little and the join is still visible; too much and there’s a lot of work to clean off the excess! When soldering, …
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 …
How to Measure Wire to Make a Simple Ring
If you’ve ever wondered how to measure and make a simple ring, then you’re in luck! After my recent class at London Jewellery School, I thought I’d jot down the key steps to measure a ring. It works fairly well – you just have to be careful when filing the ends flat to join with …
New Jewellery Technique – 1st Attempt at Sterling Silver Etching
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 …
The Beginning of a Love for Jewellery Making
My love for jewellery making started a couple of months ago when I attended a beginners’ silversmithing class at the London Jewellery School (http://www.LondonJewellerySchool.co.uk), based in Hatton Garden. This was a great, one day class, which introduced a lot of basic silversmithing skills and the beginning of a love for jewellery making. I attended the …