Have you ever wanted to put intricate details and designs onto jewellery? Or wondered how it’s done? I have! In particular, I’ve wanted to be able to put Chinese characters on my designs. One way of putting beautiful designs directly onto silver is by etching the silver with ferric nitrate. I first had a go …
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 …
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 …
