Our blog

polymer clay
posted on Friday, 08 May 2009
polymer clay -- Friday, 08 May 2009 been playing around lots with polymer clay recently especially with two styles.Dan Cormier has some great techniques based around Mica shift and has produced some amazing pieces.  He...
[ click for more ]
Week 30 - narrow viking weave - Julie
posted on Monday, 01 October 2007
Week 30 - narrow viking weave - Julie -- Monday, 01 October 2007 I'm way behind on my FSOJ postings and will try and catch up over the next few weeks.Some time ago a friend asked me if it was possible to make him a necklace using viking weave but making...
[ click for more ]
Week 29 - Celtic pendant - Julie
posted on Friday, 03 August 2007
Week 29 - Celtic pendant - Julie -- Friday, 03 August 2007 Last season, I started to do some acid etching and knew it was something I wanted to develop further.  My friend Cathy makes Celtic cards and stationery, and very kindly gave me permission...
[ click for more ]
Week 28 - woven lampwork bracelet - julie
posted on Thursday, 02 August 2007
Week 28 - woven lampwork bracelet - julie -- Thursday, 02 August 2007 I recently set up a site on ETSY, and have become addicted - there are so many talented people on there.  I recently bought some lampwork beads from one of the sellers and knew that i wanted...
[ click for more ]
Week 27 - enameled pendant - Julie
posted on Wednesday, 01 August 2007
Week 27 - enameled pendant - Julie -- Wednesday, 01 August 2007 I made a pendant similar to this earlier on in the FSOJ and my friend Jean had admired it whenever she saw me wearing it.  I made this for her a few weeks ago,  but decided to save...
[ click for more ]
Sterling silver cast ring
posted on Thursday, 08 February 2007
Sterling silver cast ring -- Thursday, 08 February 2007 My second attempt at wax casting. I originally made this ring out of wax which was then cast in sterling silver. It did have a lot more texture to it to begin with, but unfortunately it was...
[ click for more ]
Another silver and laboradite pendant
posted on Wednesday, 07 February 2007
Another silver and laboradite pendant -- Wednesday, 07 February 2007 At the same time as I was making my pendant, I was making another one for Natalie (the Natty part of Natty Jewels) for Christmas.Again, the pendant is sterling silver and laboradite, but this...
[ click for more ]
Sterling silver and Laboradite pendant
posted on Tuesday, 06 February 2007
Sterling silver and Laboradite pendant -- Tuesday, 06 February 2007 I have been making pieces but i haven't had a chance to upload any of the pictures for what seems like an age.This is my first serious attempt at soldering.  It is a sterling silver...
[ click for more ]