I have been working on some new 'statement' Ammonite 'Fossil' necklaces that I would like to share with you. The enamels have been created using Sgraffitto techniques. They are all on copper and I … [Read more...]
Cloisonné Enamel – The Making of my New Magic Carpet Pendant
07/02/2014 by
Cloisonné Enamel - The Making of my New Magic Carpet Pendant Cloisonné enamel is where fine wires are embedded in the enamel to create the design. There are a lot of different stages involved in … [Read more...]
Critter of the Month = November 2013
01/01/2014 by
Here is my Critter of the Month for November 2013. He is a Horse Head brooch and the picture shows him with the page in my Technical notebook where I colour tested suitable enamels. He is … [Read more...]
Critter of the Month – October
06/12/2013 by
Here is my Critter of the Month for October. It is and sgraffitto enamel ammonite fossil set in silver on a silver ring. … [Read more...]
Critter of the Month – August 2013
20/10/2013 by
Here is my entry for August for my Critter of the Month. Hope you don't think I am cheating by using a creature that became extinct millions of years ago as my inspiration! It is a Sterling silver … [Read more...]
What’s on My Bench Today?
06/09/2013 by
First of a new occasional series of posts looking at 'What is on My Bench Today'? This is a snap shot of what I am actually working on at the moment. In the front you can see some tiny settings that I … [Read more...]
Critter of the Month – June 2013
15/07/2013 by
Late again but here is my Critter for June. He is pierced from sterling silver with a hammered texture. His ear and eye are pierced. He is 25mm wide by 21mm high. He hangs on a chain augmented … [Read more...]
Critter of the Month – May 2013
18/06/2013 by
Here is 'Tweet', a little late but he took a while to finish. He is sgraffito enamel on copper in a sterling silver surround, on a silver chain with little silver wire feet. The back is textured in … [Read more...]
Thursday Tip – Buying Silver Sheet for your Project
09/05/2013 by
Thursday Tip Welcome to the latest in a series of articles to do with enamelling and making jewellery. I hope you find them useful. I am writing about issues and problems I have experienced (and … [Read more...]
Thursday Tip – Making a Cutting Template
18/04/2013 by
Thursday Tip Welcome to the latest in a series of articles to do with enamelling and making jewellery. I hope you find them useful. I am writing about issues and problems I have experienced (and … [Read more...]
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