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
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Do’s and Don’ts of Photographing your Jewellery
The first thing people see when they visit an online store are the photos! Good product photography is by far the most important part of selling or showing your work online. All to often I come across beautiful jewellery, [ … ] Read More
WorkingSilver Jewellery Show & Sale – Oct 2015
Here at WorkingSilver, we have really amazing students. Our teaching studio is the beating heart of our business; the energy and excitement in each class is something quite special. We have taught everyone from absolute beginners to established jewellers [ … ] 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
Statement Rings
One thing I love about hand fabricated artisan jewellery is its ability to push boundaries and blur the lines of what we think ‘should be done.’ A trend that I’ve noticed lately (which is by no means a new [ … ] Read More
What is Keum-Boo?
Keum-Boo is an ancient Korean technique where 24K gold foil is applied to silver using heat and pressure. Pure gold (24K) and silver have a similar atomic structure, so once the metal is heated to a temperature of [ … ] 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
Trend Watch: Turquoise
While scrolling through my Instagram feed, which is loaded with amazingly talented jewellers from around the world, there is one particular stone that pops up again and again; Turquoise. I always marvel at the beauty and diversity of this [ … ] Read More
Soldering vs. Fusing
Soldering vs. Fusing What is the difference between soldering and fusing? What are the benefits of each technique and what are the difficulties? What tools and equipment are needed for each technique? These are just some of the questions [ … ] Read More
How to display your Jewellery
When it comes to displaying your creations there are so many choices. You can purchase display props from a place like Eddies Hangups in Vancouver www.eddies.com, or you can created your own using all sorts of unexpected items. Here [ … ] Read More
WorkingSilver Studio Show and Sale – May 2015
Here at WorkingSilver, we have really amazing students. No really, we love each and every one. Our teaching studio is the beating heart of our business; the energy and excitement in each class is something quite special. We have [ … ] Read More