THE JOURNAL OF A JEWELLERY DESIGNER

A collection of stories from the workbench

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New shapes ….

I’ve been sketching new shapes for a while now and have finally had a little time before my holiday to put them into metal. I’m pretty...

Aug 9, 20121 min read

Fit for Purpose – Contemporary British Silversmiths at the V&A

When I was in London for Jewellery Week I made some time to sneak down to one of my favourite parts of the city – the Victoria and Albert...

Jun 26, 20121 min read

Commissions: Stacking Rings

A little commission for a set of stacking rings went through the workshop last week (they’re a larger sizer of a design that the...

Jun 25, 20121 min read

Reticulated texture

While my workshop was open over the weekend I used the opportunity to make a batch of my new seaside pieces for a couple of galleries. I...

May 20, 20121 min read

All set for Open Studios:

I set the workshop up today for the Centrepiece Open Studios: It was nice to have a bit of a spring clean, blow the dust off the lamps...

May 18, 20121 min read

On the bench today …

… some last minute prep for the RHS Spring Gardening Show which I’ll be setting up tomorrow. #SpringGardeningShow #springgardening #Sea...

May 8, 20121 min read

Stacking rings …

I had a little time this week to make some new seaside rings, ready for my trip to Malvern next week: I made some little 3 or 4 ring...

May 4, 20121 min read

British Craft Trade Fair 2012 – Jewellery Newcomers

The newcomers section at this year’s British Craft Trade Fair was an especially vibrant and lovely place, filled with exciting ideas and...

Apr 23, 20122 min read

Beautiful Seaside basics …

I’ve been feeling the need for things to be a little simpler lately. Don’t get me wrong, I adore my new Beachcomber pieces but I also...

Apr 23, 20121 min read

Serendipity #3: Getting close to finished …

I ventured into the Jewellery Quarter on a Sunday today for the first time in aaages to get these pieces all ready to go off to Assay on...

Apr 1, 20121 min read

Press Form Practice #7:

I got the acid out today and etched some little studs to test the textures. I matted them afterwards for nice, washed-up-on-the-coast...

Mar 16, 20121 min read

Press Form Practice #6

I bought some more Britannia today and set to work on a few more pieces: that are now just waiting for some final polishing … #silver...

Mar 12, 20121 min read

Texture and the frosting wheel …

Obviously I do a lot of etching but, sometimes, I think simple forms look great just with simple textures. I really love a good higgh...

Mar 7, 20121 min read

Made in the Middle – MAC, Birmingham

I wandered down to the MAC in the wintery sunshine today and paid a visit to Craftspace’s new Made in the Middle exhibition which moved...

Feb 19, 20122 min read

Earrings today #2 …

I soldered up that test earring press form today and I’m really encouraged by how nicely it turned out. Fitting the ring to the top was a...

Feb 17, 20121 min read

Flotsam Hearts

I spent some time last week playing around with my new heart cutter, putting together a range for spring: Here’s how I got on: and it’s...

Feb 1, 20121 min read

Facebook Finds #1

Facebook steals hours of your life. Snooping through old acquaintances photographs at 3am is something everyone does but no one talks...

Jan 18, 20122 min read

The Centrepiece Christmas Decoration

This year Centrepiece decided to celebrate our Christmas exhibition by getting everyone to make a Christmas decoration in their own...

Oct 10, 20111 min read

Photographing Jewellery (playing with the light tent)

Photographing my work is something that I really struggle with. When you work in such a visual medium it’s very easy to be let down by...

Sep 18, 20112 min read

Lockets and hinges [oh, my]

Master of Hinges – work by Bronwen Tyler Jones When I was at art college, doing my foundation degree, I had a thing for hinges. This odd...

Mar 12, 20111 min read

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Every piece of jewellery has a story. From pieces I’ve designed and created from scratch, to intimate wedding ring workshops and unique jewellery commissions, my journal is a collection of those stories.

ONE OF A KIND CREATIONS

My blog features some special jewellery commissions. If you’ve seen something you like or have been inspired to design your own bespoke piece, head to my Commissions page to learn more.

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Turn planning your big day into a hands on experience by making your own wedding rings. My classes are suitable for complete beginners (honestly). You’ll have guidance every step of the way and exclusive use of my little workshop in Penryn. We’ll saw, bend, solder and polish your rings, all by hand.