The year has a natural rhythm, and fall is time for shorter days, cooler weather, and back-to-school. After a busy summer, we’re back in our routines. The kids are at school, learning all kinds of wonderful new things. Now [ … ] Read More
Category Archives: What’s New
The Stones of Australia
One of my friends announced to me recently that she is going on vacation to Australia for three months. Crikey! Going on walkabout for three months! She’ll be a fair dinkum sheila by the time she gets back ! [ … ] Read More
Sapphire and Lapis Lazuli – September
On clear days, there is a certain time just after sunset where the sky is shaded in the most exquisite blues, all the way from the barest whisper of blue to deep midnight blue. (I hear a song in [ … ] Read More
PMC3-Precious Metal Clay (Pretty Magical Clay)
First of all, PMC3 is not the android from Star Wars. Although they are both shiny, that is where the similarity ends. C3PO could be obnoxious and stubborn,(although he had a good heart) whereas PMC3 can be shaped and [ … ] Read More
Pantone Colour Institute
When it comes to colour, a lot of us can get into a rut. We choose the same stones over and over because they’re our favourites or we’ve gotten so used to those colours, we don’t think of anything [ … ] Read More
Sterling Silver Care part 1 of 2
When I visit peoples homes I always love to check out their jewellery collections. Unfortunately a lot of people keep their jewellery in the worst of places, the bathroom. Not only do I not really want to hang [ … ] Read More
Buying Sterling Silver Jewellery
Silver is the most brilliant, highly reflective white metal. Its durability luster and shine have been sought after for centuries, and its comparatively low price to other precious metals makes it obtainable for almost anyone. Sterling silver is usually [ … ] Read More
Soldering in the Round
Feeling uninspired? Not much to do in the studio? Or just plain “I don’t wanna!” but still feel like doing something? No worries, I have a great project for you which will become your new favorite soldering buddy. Make [ … ] Read More
Spring Show Success
“What is amazing about the Workingsilver Show and Sale is the community of the artisans who participate, from the novice to the goldsmith. Everyone’s personality comes out in their jewellery, so there is literally something for everyone [ … ] Read More
Those who can do, Do……Teach that is.
Those who can do, do. Those that can’t, teach…….. ummm really? I think it would be fairly difficult to teach something that you don’t know how to do, no? Those who teach do so because they have a passion [ … ] Read More
Working With Your Hands
I love to paint. Can’t say I’m good at it, but still, a few times a year I will take a day and happily slap some paint onto a canvas. If I paint with my friend, who is quite [ … ] Read More
Meet the Artists – Beer & Bling
Our first Beer & Bling shopping night is quickly approaching and we thought it would be fun to introduce you all to some of the amazingly talented artists who will be featured on December 10th from 5-10pm. We invite [ … ] Read More