Category Archives: Gems

ScrapHappy February 2023

Posted on Feb 15, 2023 by DawnGillDesigns

Back to silver scrap this month One of the things that happens with me more often that I would like, is soldering fail. I prefer to make many of my items in small batches; I find that it is a … Continue reading →

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ScrapHappy April 2022

Posted on Apr 15, 2022 by DawnGillDesigns

Remember this? Reusing old nails and champagne corks for setting tools? Well. I’ve found an even less effortful and scraphappy adapation*. This time I just sawed the end off an old toothbrsh – one of the flexible and soft plastic … Continue reading →

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How did I do that? ScrapHappy February 2022 – Budleigh Pebbles

Posted on Feb 15, 2022 by DawnGillDesigns

I’m always looking for ways to reuse my scrap / offcuts of silver, as you’ll know, there are invariably some pieces left when sawing out a shape, or trimming a wire, and there are only so many times I can … Continue reading →

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ScrapHappy – October 2021

Posted on Oct 15, 2021 by DawnGillDesigns

There’s quite a bit of experimentation that goes on in my workshop. Sometimes it’s because I want to play, sometimes it’s because I’ve got a new tool, but mostly it’s because I need to learn or practice a new technique … Continue reading →

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Adventures with an Aquaflame Part 1 … Introducing Little Miss #SmeltyMelty

Posted on Jun 20, 2021 by DawnGillDesigns

WARNING!! This post is techy and likely to be of no interest to anyone who doesn’t use heat on their metal Continue reading →

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