When the bottom falls out

When the bottom falls out

Casting, Learning

When the bottom falls out During some late night casting I pushed the limit on one of my crucibles. I was casting two gold earrings which were proving a little troublesome and thought I could get just one more pour, but in silver, out of the graphite crucible....

Basic jewellery tools

Learning, Tools

Basic jewellery tools I’ve put together a list of some basic tools which my jewellery students tend to find most useful. They are also ones that I use constantly on a daily basis. Getting a basic jewellery tool setup needn’t be expensive and you can make a huge amount...
5 Tips for designing your own jewellery

5 Tips for designing your own jewellery

Learning

So, you want to make your own jewellery. 1. Decide what you want to make? Pendant – is it solid or kinetic Cuff – hollow or solid Bracelet – whole or hinged Bangle – whole or hinged Earrings – post, hook or clip-on 2. Do research and...
Delft Casting Technique

Delft Casting Technique

Casting, Learning, Rings

Delft Casting is a great way to cast pieces with very little cost and very little equipment. It’s a firm favourite of mine and is very rewarding when it works. Those of you who attended the casting course at The Brewery Arts Centre will know how tricky it can be...
Drawing your own jewellery designs

Drawing your own jewellery designs

Learning, Necklaces, Sketches

“But I can’t draw!” “I don’t have any ideas!” This is something I hear often when asking people to sketch out their jewellery designs on paper but in reality a drawing jewellery is often done just to get an idea across. It...