We are pleased to announce a new blog specifically concentrating on the world of handcrafted jewellery.The Bespoke Jewellery Blog is an exciting new blog written by our designers focusing specifically on the world of handmade jewellery and will include articles, discussions, tutorials, tips and advice. The Silver Jewellery Workshop blog will continue to discuss and review the latest news and trends and give advice on selecting, purchasing and caring for your jewellery.
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Holiday Break
Although we are currently holidaying in the French Alps taking a well deserved snowboarding break I still managed to make some polymer jewellery this afternoon. My nephew Matt made a lovely necklace for his girlfriend as well and a polymer covered pen for himself. He did really well for his first attempt. Will be snowboarding for the rest of the week and post another entry as soon as I return.
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Mens Jewellery?
Today I have been thinking about making jewellery for men. What jewellery would the typical man wear? Last night we were watching the T.V. series ‘Spartacus’ and most of the gladiators were wearing leather cord necklaces with various big, chunky pendants. My husband wears a thick leather cuff decorated with a big rectangular, beaten piece of silver. He wears it every day and his male friends are always commenting on what a great piece of mens jewellery it is.
So, I guess, leather is popular for mens jewellery but what else? Would men wear beads? What materials would be best for mens jewellery? I like the idea of some simple, clean, bold designs in wood or something similiar. I have been working with Polymer clay creating a wood effect so I could definitely incorporate that in mens jewellery. I also like the idea of using silver and/or bronze for mens jewellery. Tribal jewellery is another idea I would like to explore. I’m going to sit down at my bench this afternoon and start working on something. I’ve no idea where I’ll end up but I will keep you posted.
My first jewellery post!
Sterling Silver Twisted Wire Bracelet With Swarovski & Czech Crystal
Hi and welcome to the first ever blog post of The Silver Jewellery Workshop. Designing and making jewellery is my passion and in the coming months I hope to share my enthusiasm for all things jewellery. I work with polymer clay, art clay silver and bronze, silver sheet and wire, swarovski and Czech crystal. For the past year I’ve been teaching jewellery making and I can truly say I’m obsessed, in the future I hope I can encourage more people to make and enjoy their own jewellery.
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