Unfortunately I was not too well last night and the effect was - not able to go to work. I had hardly slept all night - but I am feeling a bit better this afternoon so it's full steam ahead for tomorrow.
Nothing done so far re jewellery but I might finish some silver work after I've had a cup of tea! Will probably have a wee snooze to catch up on some rest.
Currently working on hammered silver pendant and earrings, bridal order for bridesmaids and bride's jewellery, various orders for handmade silver earrings plus a few more orders. Not complaining as I have received another order by email today!
Time for a teabreak
x
Tuesday 28 April 2009
Sunday 19 April 2009
Wirework
Yesterday I was very busy with some orders where I was using this technique.
I was making a tiara with Swarovski crystals and silver plated wire. I was using a combination of twisting wire and making spirals. The wire is twisted to hold the crystal in place and by a process of adding 'branches' this can create a filigree effect.
Spirals are made by winding the wire around the round nosed pliers. I have also completed a cuff bracelet by using this technique. This image will be uploaded to my website.
I also made a bridal comb using 'silver seed beads' and twisting wire with pearls and crystals. This will be uploaded also.
Sheila
I was making a tiara with Swarovski crystals and silver plated wire. I was using a combination of twisting wire and making spirals. The wire is twisted to hold the crystal in place and by a process of adding 'branches' this can create a filigree effect.
Spirals are made by winding the wire around the round nosed pliers. I have also completed a cuff bracelet by using this technique. This image will be uploaded to my website.
I also made a bridal comb using 'silver seed beads' and twisting wire with pearls and crystals. This will be uploaded also.
Sheila
Wednesday 15 April 2009
Too busy to blog!
Thought I should enter some news to my blog. Have been on holiday since 3 April but despite this I've received some orders! One all the way from Spain!
I'm back at college this week and it's a blow. Getting up at 6.30 am and driving is pretty tiring. Not much time to do some jewellery. However, I have planned to finish orders over the weekend.
The Troon Craft Fair went really well last Saturday. Thanks to those who purchased items and also those who commissioned items. I always enjoy the Craft Fair and meeting people as well as chatting to my fellow crafters.
The weather was really beautiful for April and Troon was very busy - especially the beach.
My next event is at Loudoun Castle on 25 and 26 April. The next Craft Fair is the 2nd of May
Regards
I'm back at college this week and it's a blow. Getting up at 6.30 am and driving is pretty tiring. Not much time to do some jewellery. However, I have planned to finish orders over the weekend.
The Troon Craft Fair went really well last Saturday. Thanks to those who purchased items and also those who commissioned items. I always enjoy the Craft Fair and meeting people as well as chatting to my fellow crafters.
The weather was really beautiful for April and Troon was very busy - especially the beach.
My next event is at Loudoun Castle on 25 and 26 April. The next Craft Fair is the 2nd of May
Regards
Saturday 4 April 2009
Brooch Commission
The Brooch has now been collected and will be on display for members to view.
I'm on holiday now and so I will be taking it easy. However, I can't resist doing some designing. I always have design ideas and need to note these down when they come to me.
I may see something on a building, a fence, a gate perhaps - the swirl of a metal gate. Sometimes it might be the deep colour of a flower which I might relate to a particular gemstone. I have a few ideas for working with silver. I am especially keen to work in layered silver and see how this develops.
S
I'm on holiday now and so I will be taking it easy. However, I can't resist doing some designing. I always have design ideas and need to note these down when they come to me.
I may see something on a building, a fence, a gate perhaps - the swirl of a metal gate. Sometimes it might be the deep colour of a flower which I might relate to a particular gemstone. I have a few ideas for working with silver. I am especially keen to work in layered silver and see how this develops.
S
Wednesday 1 April 2009
the Brooch
Last night I finally completed the brooch. The master arrived back from casting - pretty rough looking. However, the copy is superb. I spent time filing and sanding to clean up the brooch. I then soldered the brooch findings. After pickling (to remove firestain) I then cleaned and polished.
Today I will complete final polishing. this involves polishing using Tripoli which removes surface scratches. Then I clean with warm soapy water. Then I polish with jeweller's rouge. This brings the surface to a highly polished finish.
The brooch will be ready for collection tomorrow.
I have ordered beautiful velvet boxes to complement the work.
I need to work on completion of other orders before having a break for Easter.
S
Today I will complete final polishing. this involves polishing using Tripoli which removes surface scratches. Then I clean with warm soapy water. Then I polish with jeweller's rouge. This brings the surface to a highly polished finish.
The brooch will be ready for collection tomorrow.
I have ordered beautiful velvet boxes to complement the work.
I need to work on completion of other orders before having a break for Easter.
S
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