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Enamelling Copper Part 1
Each year I try to learn a new skill and Enamelling Copper was on my list of things to learn for 2018. My starter enamelling kit is here! I am really looking forward to some serious play time as I learn about enamelling copper. A few pictures below of the results of three practice sessions […]
ESha at Things British, Greenwich
Eve Marshall and I currently share a shelf at Things British Gift shop in Greenwich London. We sell there as Esha. A new range of bright and beautiful jewellery, sculptures and accessories are on their way to London today and will be on display at Things British within this week. Here are a few photos […]
That’s a lot of Copper Hearts!
January February have been slightly strange months for me. A bout of flu, Ankylosing Spondylitis reminding me on and off that it is not going to go away, some updates on the website and not enough time spent in the studio being creative. It was frustrating and did get me down a bit. But it […]
Hammers!
One can never have too many hammers! So I treated myself to a few more recently 🙂 They will go nicely with the other hammers I have and sit in the tool stand Mr A made for me last year. Wonderful range of Hammers available to buy on Amazon.co.uk Affiliate Notice I have an affiliate […]
ESC Artists Exhibition at Stamford Arts Centre
Looking forward to ESC Artists 2017 Exhibition at Stamford Arts Centre which starts next week. This is my 4th Exhibition at Stamford Arts Centre with ESC Artists. Of course I am one of the founder members of this artist led group so I do exhibit at all the events we organise. I am exhibiting […]
Stamford Apple Day
I had a nice time at Stamford Apple Day event on 7 October and met lots of lovely people. So what has metalsmithing got to do with Apples? Not a lot really, but I do like to support the Stamford Community Orchard Group by attending their annual Stamford Apple Day event at the Arts Centre. […]
How to Store Copper Off-cuts
Metalworking Tip about Copper Off-Cuts Copper Off-cuts tend to have sharp ends which really hurt if they pierce your fingers. I know because I have experienced it plenty of times! And if you use snips / scissors / shears to cut shapes out of thin copper sheet then the off-cuts have all kinds of curls […]
Rolling Mill Jewellery Now Available
Some of the Rolling Mill Jewellery I made recently has now been listed in my online shop. I am working on more copper and brass cuffs and earrings and these will be online soon too. I have also added some of the new rolling mill jewellery to my display shelf at Art in the Heart, […]
Learning to Setup the Rolling Mill
So I bought a rolling mill. What next? Learning all about it of course! Learning to use your tools properly is so important! So once the Rolling Mill had been mounted properly on a sturdy table (it is a heavy piece of kit! Weighs 28 kg.) it was time to get to know its various […]
YAY! I Bought a Rolling Mill!
New Toy! I bought a Rolling Mill and I am so excited! ???? Thanks to the wonderful customers who shopped in my online shop and at the ESC Artists Market in June I was finally able to buy a small Rolling Mill. It will help me create new textures and patterns on my jewellery and […]
Copper Cuffs – Air-Chased & Fold-Formed
Shalini Austin, Artisan Metalsmith: Last week-end I spent some time making more one-off copper cuffs. It was a LOT of fun 🙂 And the finished pieces have definitely put a smile on my face. I hope you like them too! Source: Copper Cuffs – Air-Chased & Fold-Formed
ESCArtists Summer Market 2017
Oh What a day at the ESCArtists Market! Fantastic support for our Artists Market held at Stamford Arts Centre on 11 June. Great sales, wonderful comments and so much support for local artists. It just makes all the hard work worthwhile 🙂 Some photos from the show to give you an idea of the amazing arts, […]
Work in Progress – More Air-chasing
I am really enjoying the craft of air-chasing copper. Source: Work in Progress – More Air-chasing
Copper Leaves
Made a couple more copper leaves this afternoon. These have been really popular at Art in the Heart and at ESCArtists events. As far as I am aware there are only two of these at Art in the Heart and I have none in stock. I will have to make a lot more than these […]