Behind the Bench

Firescale In Jewellery Making

Understanding Firescale in Jewellery: A Normal ...

Firescale, also called firestain, is a common occurrence during the casting, soldering and/or annealing processes of jewellery making. It's a reddish or purplish stain that can appear on the surface of...

Understanding Firescale in Jewellery: A Normal ...

Firescale, also called firestain, is a common occurrence during the casting, soldering and/or annealing processes of jewellery making. It's a reddish or purplish stain that can appear on the surface of...

Behind The Bench:  Jewellery Casting Process

Behind The Bench: Jewellery Casting Process

Often people are shocked when I try to explain lost wax casting, as it's a bizarre concept. But it's a pretty old technique though the technology has changed over the...

Behind The Bench: Jewellery Casting Process

Often people are shocked when I try to explain lost wax casting, as it's a bizarre concept. But it's a pretty old technique though the technology has changed over the...

Know before you buy! Tips for buying on Etsy to avoid being scammed!

Know before you buy! Tips for buying on Etsy to...

So have you gone onto Etsy recently and want to buy something that's handmade but not sure if a seller is a scam or legit? You're not alone!  So I've...

Know before you buy! Tips for buying on Etsy to...

So have you gone onto Etsy recently and want to buy something that's handmade but not sure if a seller is a scam or legit? You're not alone!  So I've...

FAQ: Why is sterling silver is leaving black traces on the skin? Why is that and what's causing it?

FAQ: Why is sterling silver is leaving black tr...

So a common question I get for some reason sterling silver is leaving black traces on the skin. Why is that and what's causing it? Here are 2 reasons this...

FAQ: Why is sterling silver is leaving black tr...

So a common question I get for some reason sterling silver is leaving black traces on the skin. Why is that and what's causing it? Here are 2 reasons this...

Common misconceptions about sterling silver

Common misconceptions about sterling silver

Hey there! I wanted to answer some common FAQ about silver people ask me! So let's dive right into it!

Common misconceptions about sterling silver

Hey there! I wanted to answer some common FAQ about silver people ask me! So let's dive right into it!

How to Keep your Diamonds Clean

How to Keep your Diamonds Clean

 They say diamonds are forever, but it’s still a very good idea to give them a regular clean

How to Keep your Diamonds Clean

 They say diamonds are forever, but it’s still a very good idea to give them a regular clean