The basis for any jewellery project is the metal to be used. Whether you need wire or metal sheet, you must start out by mixing the correct amount of different metals in the required alloy and then melt it to make an ingot. The most common silver alloy is sterling silver, which is 925 parts […]
Is it truly a gluten intolerance?
People currently believe there is a gluten intolerance epidemic going on. I always found that rather odd because people have ben eating bread with gluten for centuries with no ill effect. I’ve recently confirmed my suspicion. What makes me ill is the chemical fermentation additive used to make modern bread. Bread made the old fashioned […]
How to make a simple gold wedding band
The simple wedding band is the most basic ring construction that you can make, but even this basic ring band can have many different looks. It can be made from round, square, rectangular or twisted wire. It can be wide or narrow, thick or thin. It can be straight on the inside and curved on […]
Differences between sterling silver, fine silver, silver plated and silver filled
A lot of people when they start making jewellery, struggle with the issue of what wire to use. I started with copper, then moved onto coloured craft wire until I decided I liked the colour of silver best of all. Since then I’ve made pieces in both sterling silver wire – round and square – […]
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(Português) The Handmaid’s tale
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Hybrid Jewellery – joining soldering and wire wrapping techniques
Before I studied as a jeweller I started out by making wire wrapped jewellery. I was fascinated by the design possibilities that could be achieved with the simple use of some wires a coupe of pliers. I was also aware of it’s limitations, which is why I decided to take my studies further. I was […]
(Português) Os podres do sistema de ensino
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No lunch for you
So, my eleven year old son brings a friend over for lunch. I cook their lunch, call them to the kitchen and he goes “mom, can you leave us alone?” I feel like a waitress being dismissed at the private room of a fancy restaurant. “Can you give us some privacy, please?” Except, my son […]