Successful soldering, annealing, melting, reticulation, enamelling, along with many other jewellery techniques requiring heat, starts with the right torch for the job. Each torch set up has its pluses and minuses, and particular uses. As jewellers, we become very [ … ] Read More
Category Archives: Tools of the Trade
What File Should I Use?
There are many different cuts, shapes and varieties of files; some files are designed to meet very specific needs. When searching for the perfect files for your bench, consider the material you will be working with, the level of [ … ] Read More
Artisan Market Checklist
There are so many things to remember and think about when you are gearing up for a craft fair or artisan market. Whether its your first market or you have been doing them for years, in my experience, you [ … ] Read More
How to Price Your Handmade Jewellery
Designing unique jewellery and creating at your bench is just the start of your jewellery journey. Pricing your finished pieces is important if you want to be successful selling on any platform, or even to your friends. There are [ … ] Read More
Hammer Time
One of the tools a silversmith reaches for most often is their hammer. We all have our favourite one…or 3, but if you are just starting to build your tool collection, picking the right hammer for the job can [ … ] Read More