Monthly Archives: June 2011

My Shiny New Toy!

My new rolling mill, which is used to reduce the thickness of sheet or wire metal.

A Hammering Holiday

Synclastic and anticlastic hammering and raising masterclass in Birmingham.

Mindful of Silver

‘Mindful of Silver’ is currently running in the Goldsmiths Hall, London. This exhibition shows the work of twelve silversmiths displayed alongside their preparatory sketches and models.

The History of Diamonds

The use of diamonds before they were incorporated into engagement rings and other items of jewelry.

Lucian Taylor

The silver of Lucian Taylor and the processes used to create these bulbous forms.

Cork Silver Part 2: Republican Silver

The history behind William Egan and Sons and Republican Silver in Cork.

London and the Saatchi

Having spent a few days in London I visited the Saatchi Gallery and also picked up some new tools in Hatton Garden.