Tag Archives: tools

ScrapHappy August 2022 – Seaglass

Posted on Aug 15, 2022 by DawnGillDesigns

This year one of MrG’s nieces got married in Lindos, and all the family were invited. It’s one of the many events that was bumped due to the various C-19 lockdowns, and it was the first time we’d left the … Continue reading →

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ScrapHappy March 2022

Posted on Mar 15, 2022 by DawnGillDesigns

A very brief and simple #ScrapHappy this month. I love my mitre vise beyond measure and I bought the best I could afford back in 2017, but it’s not the best there is. As a result of my near constant … 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 November 2021

Posted on Nov 15, 2021 by DawnGillDesigns

A more traditional and simple ScrapHappy this month; I’ve repurposed an interdental brush as a needle pin to use in carding my files. I first came across needle pins when I was a child, making Honiton Lace* – it’s the … Continue reading →

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Scraphappy – August 2019

Posted on Aug 14, 2019 by DawnGillDesigns

I’m part of a jewellery group on Facebook (well, I’m a member of a few now), but this one is run by a wonderful Silversmith, who’s teaching style makes her hints and tips invaluable. Joanne has classes on Skillshare (get … Continue reading →

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