Chasing and repoussé has been used by jewellers from as early as the ancient civilisations in the Bronze Age, and even before. The technique picked up speed all around the world, being used in Ancient Egypt, Greece, India and Pre-Columbian America – and is still a skill sought after by many jewellers today. … Continue Reading
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Designer of the Month – Thomas P Cochran
Jewellery maker Thomas P.Cochran draws inspiration from the beauty of the ocean and his love of the colour blue. View some of his work, read about where he gets his inspiration from and more in this month’s Designer … Continue Reading
How To Dome Metal For Jewellery
Otherwise known as dapping, doming is a technique used to create a dome shaped piece of metal for a pendant. In most cases, jeweller’s dome a circular disc, but it can be used on oval designs too. Looking to take … Continue Reading
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Jewellery Findings
Findings are those clever little items that keep our jewellery pieces safe, secure and in place; in short, they make jewellery function as wearable art. Take a moment to consider creating a piece without using a … Continue Reading
Workshop Refresh
January is a great time for sorting and organising, ready for the year ahead. If you are one of the many trying to rearrange a workshop at the moment, I suggest you stop for a break and read this post before you go … Continue Reading
Growing in the world of jewellery making
The sheer amount of different jewellery making techniques varies enormously and can range from straightforward to incredibly complex. Some can be attempted with little to no experience whereas others take years to … Continue Reading