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Texture and Patina-the Dynamic Duo
Is your jewellery a snoozefest? Do you drift off while you’re making it because it’s so boring? Have no fear, texture and patina are here to save you from a life of criminally dull jewellery! These are two of [ … ] Read More
Argentium
Answer the the following question: Is Argentium a) the name of a Roman emperor b) a lost city like Atlantis c) a Superhero If you answered c, you are right! Argentium is a superhero sterling silver, capable of creating [ … ] Read More
Setting Up Your Metalsmithing Studio
This is a fairly comprehensive list of tools and supplies that you will need to set up your metalsmithing studio. You will need a jeweller’s bench and a soldering bench or fire safe table area, plus space for other [ … ] Read More
These Are A Few Of Our Favourite Things!!
“Pliers and files and hammers and bench blocks, Flush cutters, torches and wood doming blocks, Tumbling ear wires and the joy that it brings, These are a few of my favourite things” ( With apologies to Rodgers and Hammerstein! [ … ] Read More
What Is Fold Forming?
Fold forming is one of the most beautiful ways to sculpt metal into graceful shapes. This technique gives you the ability to transform flat metal into flowing, three dimensional shapes that have a natural, organic quality to them. The [ … ] Read More
Be A Learner, A Maker, A Creator……..Take a Class!!
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
How to Prepare and Decontaminate Your Tumbler Barrel
I think it’s safe to say that most of us love our tumblers. They save us countless hours of hand polishing as well as beautifully work-hardening the creations that we have laboured over. I must confess that when I [ … ] Read More
Resolutions/Intentions
A lot of us like to start out the new year by making a list of resolutions or setting intentions (experiencing the emotions resonating from what you choose to manifest in your life). Lose weight, get in better shape, [ … ] Read More
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
Ruby, Carnelian and Onyx-Oh my, July
How many birthstones does one month need? Apparently if you’re July, quite a few! I used to think that ruby was the only stone for July, but once I started digging around, I found a few more. Fortunately, the [ … ] Read More