No matter how much I enjoy what I’m doing, in my head I’m always asking if I should be doing something else, wondering if I’m wasting my time.
Restoring an old jeweller’s bench
Three years ago I bought an old jeweller’s bench. It wasn’t in bad shape but it needed some work, especially because I had just remodelled my studio and didn’t feel like placing a rusty piece …
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 …
Breast milk jewellery
Some time ago I began making breast milk jewellery. There has been a great deal of interest for this kind of jewellery item and it allowed me to use my metalsmith knowledge to make something …
Tutorial – twisting wire
Twisted wire is very decorative and can be used in several different ways – wrapped around a bezel, to make decorative jump rings or swirls. Here are some examples of such use: So long as …
Oxidizing copper or silver with liver of sulfur
I’ve made a video on how to oxidize, or apply patina, to copper or silver. The chemical compound used in this video is potassium sulfide, also known as liver of sulfur. In its natural state …
Annealing wire
I made a video that shows how to anneal thin copper wire. The same method can be used for silver or brass and for thicker gauge wire. Thicker wire should be kept in a tight …
Key Pendant – crown setting
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Leverback earrings with 8 prong setting
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Abalone shell brooch – pierced walls
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Soldering flux
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Hollow ring – jewellery
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