Have been having a bit of fun experimenting with melting down gold. Stage 1 was to melt an old wedding…

Made some sparkly earrings at the workshop this week. I quite like the design, but I didn’t get the bezels…

After a couple of tussles with the soldering thingy I’ve made my little ring. It is quite delicate, which is…

And here are the matching earrings to go with the shell bracelet. There is a ring to come to, but…

Over the last few weeks I’ve been working on a bracelet made from tiny bits of beautifully coloured shell. I’ve…

This weekend was a ‘go on treat yourself’ sort of weekend at the Rock, Gem and Bead Show in Harrogate.…

I’ve been quizzed a few times now about how jewellery is made – whether I’m buying settings ready made and…

Have made my first piece of jewellery using gold! Really pleased with how it has come out, and it has…

The last few weeks have been a very difficult time. Sessions at the jewellery workshop provide a great distraction, and…

I’m discovering that I’ve got a bit of a passion for making rings. This is my second crown setting, this…

Practise makes perfect I’m told, and I’d like to make a perfect crown setting, so I’ve started on another. This…

Last night a momentous thing happened. I finally managed to complete my crown setting with the help of Bernard at…

Fork brooch in situ on my red cardy just to prove it does the job! Sent from Samsung Mobile

Ta dah! The finished brooch for the forkers by Jackie and Liz 🙂 Sent from Samsung Mobile