Jewelry Ramblings

Hand Engraving vs. Chasing and Repousse

Hand Engraving vs. Chasing and Repousse

I absolutely love chasing and repousse. I love the depth and dimension of the pieces and the organic feel to them. But, I continue to want to work on smaller...

Hand Engraving vs. Chasing and Repousse

I absolutely love chasing and repousse. I love the depth and dimension of the pieces and the organic feel to them. But, I continue to want to work on smaller...

Show Season is Over

Show Season is Over

I know I’ve been absent for several months, but, as expected, things got crazy. All in a great way! In the beginning of July I had my first show since...

Show Season is Over

I know I’ve been absent for several months, but, as expected, things got crazy. All in a great way! In the beginning of July I had my first show since...

Pendant Engraving Kit

Pendant Engraving Kit

The art of engraving is difficult on many levels. Not only does it require precise graver control, but it also requires an ability to understand and draw the artwork to...

Pendant Engraving Kit

The art of engraving is difficult on many levels. Not only does it require precise graver control, but it also requires an ability to understand and draw the artwork to...

Incorporating Engraving Into My Work

Incorporating Engraving Into My Work

After a year and a half of learning and practicing, I am finally beginning to incorporate engraving into my work, and I’m so excited about what it is bringing to...

Incorporating Engraving Into My Work

After a year and a half of learning and practicing, I am finally beginning to incorporate engraving into my work, and I’m so excited about what it is bringing to...

And then It’s Done

And then It’s Done

I realized that I forgot to publish my final post about the journey through my apprentice program. I had my final work reviewed by Peter Keep and received my certificate...

And then It’s Done

I realized that I forgot to publish my final post about the journey through my apprentice program. I had my final work reviewed by Peter Keep and received my certificate...

Wire Basket Cluster

Wire Basket Cluster

This is a project from Stage 10 of the Apprentice program at Jewellery Training Solutions, the final stage of the training program. This one was a fun, yet fiddly and...

Wire Basket Cluster

This is a project from Stage 10 of the Apprentice program at Jewellery Training Solutions, the final stage of the training program. This one was a fun, yet fiddly and...