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Let's Try Something Different
I am having so much fun playing around with different metal smithing techniques and ideas, this time, I tried a bit of metal folding to create some stunning copper studs
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October 07, 2019
Handmade Copper Sterling Silver Textured Studs
With so many simple stud designs on the market, I decided to spend some time creating different textures for my stud earrings, to see what I could come up with
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September 22, 2019
Creativity 0 Physics 1
As you may remember, before my second metal smithing workshop, I had planned to make a collection of aluminum stud earrings, and as such I created the stud part in preparation to adding the sterling silver posts to create the stud.
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September 02, 2019
When things don't go to plan
Its been 6 weeks since my first metal smithiing course, and I have been practicing my sawing tehcnique, using aluminum sheet and copper sheet, by making geometric shapes for studs and bead caps.
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August 08, 2019
Metal Smithing here I come part II
It's been just under 2 months since my first metal smith session, and after a few hiccups, I have been practicing my sawing, filing, texturing and doming skills with aluminium and copper....
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August 01, 2019
Practice, practice, practice....
I am well into this metal smithing thing.....
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July 03, 2019
And so it's starts....
So I have had my first 1-2-1 metal smithing session, and my attic is all set up with my new jewellers workbench and tools
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June 30, 2019
Metal Smithing here I come
For the last 5 years I wanted to complete a metal smithing course, but other opportunities kept on getting in the way, until now.....
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June 20, 2019
Valuable Lessons in How NOT to run an Online Business
Anyone who knows me knows that although I have a sweet tooth, I'm very picky when it comes to my confectionary.
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September 08, 2017
A Lesson in Wire Wrapping
Over the last couple of years I have picked up some really fabulous gemstones, that have not been beads, with the idea of making some stunning jewellery pieces.
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July 03, 2017
Not all Arts & Craft Fairs are equal
When I set up Joolzery, initially it was going to be a purely online handmade semi precious gem stone, freshwater pearl and sterling silver jewellery enterprise.
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March 16, 2014
How was it for me?
It has been a hectic 5 months, so this is my report card so far.....
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March 09, 2014
What's a good day at the fair?
I have been doing a number of arts and crafts fairs over the last 3 months, and it's quite interesting on other stall holders take on what is a good day at the fair.
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November 25, 2013
Best laid plans......
So you have written your business plan, you have got the funding and you have set up your business.
This is where the fun really starts, because what you planned in your business and what actually happens can be two entirely different things.
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November 13, 2013
A Lesson in Wire Crotcheting
Since starting Joolzery, in July 2013, I have been looking for new ways of creating jewellery, so today I completed a wire crotchet course.
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October 19, 2013
St George's Hall - Summer Arts Market - Part II
St George's Hall Summer Arts & Craft fair was my first ever arts and craft fair, and it was the event that would be a series of firsts for me.
Following on from my blog post St George's Hall - Summer Arts Market - Part I
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September 18, 2013
St George's Hall - Summer Arts Market - Part I
Since stating up Joolzery, I have been experiencing doing a number of new things for the first time, that have really pushed me out of my comfort zone, while being both exciting and uncomfortable at the time, looking back it has been both a rewarding, interesting and insightful experience.
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