Tag Archives: silver

ScrapHappy March 2024

Posted on Mar 15, 2024 by DawnGillDesigns

This year I’m actively participating in #MarchMeetTheMaker. It’s something organised by Joanne Hawker each year and previously I’ve joined in only to share and find new makers. It’s fun, but quite a challenge. Coincidently the prompt for the 15th March … Continue reading →

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ScrapHappy July 2023 Ear Cuffs!

Posted on Jul 15, 2023 by DawnGillDesigns

Back to shinies this month! I make and sell lots of sterling silver spinner / fidget rings. I also make some in copper and silver, but it’s the all silver ones that provide the scrap for this month’s blog. Wide … Continue reading →

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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 – 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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ScrapHappy – August 2021

Posted on Aug 15, 2021 by DawnGillDesigns

#ScrapHappy and heirloom gold Continue reading →

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