Hello from Scotland

[Lumu]

I just came across this forum the other day, there's so much great info and advice! Over the years I have taken evening classes on and off in silversmithing so I'm a novice. I am currently trying to add to my tool collection as I work on copper or silver pieces at a weekly class and it seems to take weeks and weeks to finish one thing. I can't wait to give enamelling a go, I have just ordered a set of efcolor low temp enamels with some aluminium blanks for practicing on. I love working with silver and copper and would like to experiment and add some colour to my designs.

Looking forward to exploring the forum

Suze

[CJ57]

Hi. Suze, welcome.
It's a bit quiet on here, many are busy with Christmas. I'm in Fife:)
If you do a search there have been posts in the past about buying tools. It's a slippery slope once you join a forum because we have very bad habits but you'll find help in past posts!

[Lumu]

Hi Caroline,
Thanks, I've got the basics but it's never enough. I keep needing (wanting) more tools, I think I'm already on the slippery slope...
I'm in Stirling :)

[-Sally-]

Hello Suze
Welcome to the forum - as I tell my other half - there are far worse things to spend your money on than tools :D
Looking forward to finding out how you get on with the enamels.
Sally

[ps_bond]

Hello Suze
Welcome to the forum - as I tell my other half - there are far worse things to spend your money on than tools :D


There are other things to spend money on???

[Lumu]

Hi Sally,
Thanks, you're right, there are far worse things to spend my money on!
And my tool shopping list is getting longer and longer..

[Dennis]

I favour the boy scout approach. Make jewellery by rubbing two sticks together.

[CJ57]

I favour the boy scout approach. Make jewellery by rubbing two sticks together.

Would you recommend any particular type of stick Dennis?

[Dennis]

Would you recommend any particular type of stick Dennis?

It's a thorny question Caroline.

[CJ57]

It's a thorny question Caroline.

You've got me there Dennis!

[metalsmith]

There are other things to spend money on???

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[ps_bond]

Good point - we're not in the stone age any more, so they're not strictly tools.

[enigma]

Rocks, yes definitely rocks.... my name is Sarah and I am a gem collecting addict :help: