Left forefinger – bur cut. Not just any old bur, but the sharpest bur in the box bur. Middle finger – sanding disc cut. Yep the edge of the disc managed to slice open the side of my finger at full speed ahead – which kind of hurt. And it had to be the coarse disc […]
jewelry injuries
So, I’ve given it all up again…
This week I’ve only managed to make horrible things. Not only are they horrible, but they took years to make. It was like drowning. So I’ve decided to knock it on the head for a bit. For the rest of the week I’m just going to just clean up my jewelry for the art festival in […]
Why jewelry making (for me) should perhaps be a spectator sport.
This is what happens when your mind wanders for just one nano second while you’re using the buffing wheel. So take heed new jewelry making people. This little beauty. Can do this. Soon I will make a booklet of all my jewelry injuries so that you can avoid them. It should sell for millions. I can’t give […]
How To #4 – More links.
Cut 1″ lengths of 14 gauge sterling silver wire. This produces a fairly chunky link – you can experiment with different lengths and gauges to suit your taste. Now put the music on and bring out the christmas present you got from your middle child who thoughtfully wants to protect your hearing from the hammering […]