Monthly Archives: February 2011

Kinetic Jewellery

This post looks at the work of Dukno Yoon and his kinetic jewellery as well as his earlier vessels.

February 28, 2011 – 2:46 pm | By Eileen Moylan | Posted in Silver Surfing | Tagged , , , , , | Comments (0)

Spoon Part 3

This is Part 3 of a series on how to make a silver baby spoon.

February 25, 2011 – 4:28 pm | By Eileen Moylan | Posted in My Workshop | Tagged , , , , , , | Comments (0)

How to Read a Hallmark

Using an antique Irish silver spoon I show how to read a hallmark.

February 23, 2011 – 8:34 pm | By Eileen Moylan | Posted in My Thoughts | Tagged , , , , , , | Comments (0)

Underwater Sculpture

This post looks at the underwater installation by sculptor Jason deCairnes Taylor in Cancun Mexico.

February 21, 2011 – 1:12 pm | By Eileen Moylan | Posted in My Inspirations | Tagged , , , | Comments (0)

The origin of the engagement ring

In this post I research the origin of the engagement ring from ancient Roman culture to the introduction of diamonds in engagement rings.

February 18, 2011 – 12:56 pm | By Eileen Moylan | Posted in My Inspirations | Tagged , , , , , , , | Comments (0)

Spoon Part 2

The second in a series of posts on making a spoon from scratch by Eileen Moylan, Irish Silversmith. While this example is in copper, the same methods apply to silver.

February 16, 2011 – 1:22 pm | By Eileen Moylan | Posted in My Workshop | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Comments (0)

Silver Valentines

It being Valentines day I went looking for the perfect silver vase to hold all the flowers I’m expecting! While there were loads of amazing pieces out there. The silversmith that stood out for me was Olivia Lowe

February 14, 2011 – 4:14 pm | By Eileen Moylan | Posted in My Inspirations, Silver Surfing | Tagged , , , , , , | Comments (0)