Category Archives: SciFi

How did I do that? – making end caps for snake chain

Posted on Mar 12, 2022 by DawnGillDesigns

Snake chain (so named because of the way it flexes) requires a wrapping at the end when it’s been cut, into which one would attach the components (known as findings) used to connect the clasp. These are commercially available, but … Continue reading →

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ScrapHappy May 2021

Posted on May 15, 2021 by DawnGillDesigns

One of my favourite way to reuse the waste from my silversmithing is to heat it into balls and pebbles. Casting is going to be next, but for instant gratification of a job well done, it’s hard to beat this. … Continue reading →

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Scraphappy April 2021

Posted on Apr 15, 2021 by DawnGillDesigns

ScrapHappy April 2021
In honour of #FirstContactDay a brooch suggesting warp travel to the moon and milky way Continue reading →

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Ring A Month – August – Celestial

Posted on Aug 22, 2020 by DawnGillDesigns

If only I had got my act together earlier and procrastinated rather less, this would have done double duty as August’s #ScrapHappy!! This month the theme was ‘Celestial’ I had lots of ideas, (rather too many, to be honest!) ordering … Continue reading →

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ScrapHappy August – or Travel With A TARDIS

Posted on Aug 15, 2020 by DawnGillDesigns

You might have spotted my Doctor Who obsession enthusiasm, well, I make quite a few Who and geeky themed pieces, all of which are available on my website, and many in my Etsyshop. I have a no- quibble guarantee with … Continue reading →

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