Video Blog on Annealing
One of the basic techniques you learn as a silversmith is how to anneal metal. Annealing is the process of heating your metal to soften it after it has been work- hardened with steel tools.
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Cake Slice Part Four
This is part three of a series on making a cake slice. Click on the links to see Part 1 and Part 2 and Part 3.
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Silver Surfing
Since I’ve started blogging I’ve found some great silversmith-related websites. So rather than keep this all to myself every now and then I’m going to dedicate a post to some of the new and great things I’ve found.
Etching with Acid Part 4
This is part four of a series on acid etching silver. Click on the links to see Part one, two and three.
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The Ballymacasey Cross
A few weeks ago I wrote about my visit to the National Museum on Kildare Street Dublin. At the time I was trying to find out more about a processional cross that was found near Ballylongford Co. Kerry.
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Etching with acid part 3
This is part three of a series on acid etching silver to see part one click here and to see part two click here.
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Etching with Acid Part 2
This is part two of a series on acid etching silver to see part one click here.
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Models for a spoon
At the moment I’m making a simple child’s spoon to give me the opportunity to try out and show off my new stakes. Through this process I will demonstrate the various techniques used such as sinking, planishing and annealing. The first step involves designing and making a pattern for my spoon. As with all of
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Etching with acid
One of the great things about having more space in my workshop is that I can try out different silversmithing techniques. Since I have the place nearly set up I’ve decided to try my hand at acid etching.
Planning My Workshop
I’m in the process of moving my workshop. The initial space I had was a bit too small and it was damp so my tools were in danger of rusting.
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