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This is an interesting one for me as I am always being told in classes that my design process needs to be more arty, so take an object - a shell for example, sketch the shell, take an aspect of the...

Wow I love that, a modern take with respect of the past and the location.

Love the inclusion of slate - be interested to know how the slate was cut / shaped, was this done by you or others?

Hi Michelle,

Sounds like you have officially got the bug after 8 years, it sounds like your designs and skills have come on leaps and bounds since starting out. Sometimes it's good to look back...

Very nice!!!

Hello from me too.

Welcome to the forum which as a fellow newbie I can confirm that everyone is really helpful and some of the old posts / tips / hints are excellent.

Every one of those tips is useful to me, thanks Dennis, much appreciated.

Thanks James, I've never used burrs before, I'm not sure if I need to practice as I get the feeling I will score the metal due to a distinct lack of a 'lightness of touch' especially if trying to...

Sounds like that could be just the thing for me, do Cooksons sell them Tabby?

Thanks for the tip.

PS Do you still go to the class at Stafford? I know Phil retired but there was a nice lady...

That is amazing, fancy having your work shown to millions in that way!

Brilliant, thanks for sharing.

Thanks James, at least I know it's not just me being ham-fisted (which is normally the case!!), thanks again for advising, very much appreciated.

Hi James,

Lovely work in this post but had me intrigued. I have the frosting wheels you recommended in your post, I use them with a dremel. I find it difficult to get into tight corners and I was...

Hi there,

I have only recently joined the forum but I'm certain you will find lots of nice people and helpful advice on here.

Mat

Hi Chloe, welcome from a fellow newbie!

There are some great tips and tricks on the forum and everyone is really helpful, I'm sure you will find it useful.

Mat

It's certainly on my shopping list now, great tip thanks!

Ah good point, is stainless steel magnetic? Is that a stupid question?

Something from an old physics lesson or suchlike is telling me that stainless isnt. Hmmmm, worth a try though thanks.

Thanks Shaun, another option which may be needed when I have thrown all the shot out of the window when trying to sort the pins out #-o

Thanks all, I guess the hour or so sorting should be classed as therapeutic and not a waste of time - especially if it works for me!

Thanks again.

Mat

Thanks Tim and Carole, i think finding the right shot mix is key, advice much appreciated.

That may be the case, the pitting was quite severe - I'll have to try again and post photos if it's not any better. The tumbler at 'school' has not had the same effect on the those pieces so is...

Sorry to bump this thread but I have been having the same problem with my tumbling with mixed stainless, I havent tried taking the pins out as yet but my next batch of polishing is likely to be...

Hello from a fellow newbie here, whereabouts in the Midlands are you from? I moved from the Midlands to the South West 18 months ago :)

Yes it was, what a coincidence? He retired the same time I left to come to Cornwall, I was only there a few terms but loved it and Phil was excellent in my humble opinion.

Thanks all for the great...

Thanks Tabby, in fact my first class was at Stafford, I cannot remember the teachers name but he was excellent too, I was living in North Shropshire on the border with Staffordshire before moving...

Hi all,

Thanks for the messages.

I'm at Falmouth Adult Ed (Tregenver Road) where the excellent Rebecca Walklett runs a beginners course. I've completed the same course a few times now, but the...

Hello everyone,

I'm a newbie so thought I'd say a quick hello to everyone!

I'm a hobbyist really and loads to learn and lots of help and guidance always welcome.

Originally from the Midlands...