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Jewellery Making Kits

1/5/2020

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For the most part, I keep occasional tool kits around to have available for my students if they choose to buy one so that they can get started working at home as soon as they've finished a class with me, but as there are no 'in person' classes at the moment, only online ones, I thought i'd offer the kits i currently have here online....

I have 2 different beginners introduction to Kumihimo (Japanese braiding) kits - making a fun bracelet - with, or without beads (if you're new to braiding, it's easier to start without beads)...
Kumihimo is a great activity to do anywhere - and this starter braid is fun and easy to learn at home for anyone 8-88!

I also have in stock; -
  • Beginners beadwork kits - everything you need to get started with stitched beadwork / beadweaving is included, with or without some beads to get you started. Including links to some beginner spatterns...
  • Solid acrylic rollers for metal clay (or polymer clay) - solid acrylic, with decorative bubbles enclosed within it
  • Sets of Pin Vice, plus drills and burrs  - great for working with silver clay or wax carving
  • Silver clay starter sets - including all the tools you  might need to get started working with silver cfay

To view the kits and see more information - click here, and scroll down to the bottom - https://www.pennyakester.co.uk/store/c1/JewelleryTuitionLondon
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Free Films - to Escape, and Inspire...

30/4/2020

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There are some great options if you'd like some time out to watch an inspiring film...
My favourite two films / series of the moment are; -


Painting the Modern Garden: Monet to Matisse - hosted by the Royal Academy of Art - https://www.royalacademy.org.uk/article/exhibition-on-screen-documentary-painting-the-modern-garden-monet-matisse 
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Secrets of the Museum - on BBC IPlayer - https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/m000f1xt/secrets-of-the-museum 

If you've found a film, video or series that you've enjoyed and found inspiring - do share in the comments below!
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Jewellery Making Resources #5

30/4/2020

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I know I've mentioned CraftCast before, but this is a fun and useful video from yesterday's free webinar - on possibly the most asked questions regarding silver / metal clays - can / should i torch fire this piece...

Well Cindy Pope - a US metal clay artist answers just that in this video - it is free to watch - you will need to go through the 'checkout' process, but there is no charge for this... 

Have a look - at - https://www.craftcast.com/recordings/fun-one-4-29-20 
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Free Beading Project

25/4/2020

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The Beadworkers Guild - A UK based membership society have recently published a new project - using Peyote stitch to create ribbons  or strips of beading - to use as a bracelet, bookmark, or to link together into a necklace or sampler...

http://www.beadworkersguild.org.uk/keep-busy-beading.php
 

The guild also have a directory of basic beadworking stitch instructions available to the public here - if you've thought about trying beadworking, but weren't sure where to begin, or if you fancy trying out a new stitch - these are great resources...

http://www.beadworkersguild.org.uk/basic-stitch-instructions.php 

​(if you become a member, you can access much more in depth tutorials and education modules, as well as receiving their quarterly magazine full of news and projects)

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Reading Materials #2

23/4/2020

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Another mini series of posts - with information about more online resources that I'm enjoying and think you might too!!

More online magazines to read this time - Gemmology Today - from the World Gem Foundation is now available to read online for free if you share my love of precious gems!

Have a look, here at - 
http://www.worldgemfoundation.com/gemmology_today.html
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