I am a self taught metalsmith. I handcraft decorative copper things including jewellery & sculptures.

June 2020

Making Rustic Copper Earrings

Making Rustic Copper Earrings

Rustic Copper Earrings Made to Order I was recently contacted by a lady who received one of my pendants as a gift. She wanted rustic earrings to match her pendant. Can you make earrings to go with my pendant? Of course I can 🙂 I have sent pictures over and will update this post once […]

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Thinking of Making another Copper Bowl

I have another sheet of upcycled copper cut to size for a bowl. I am thinking of making another copper bowl. This one will be different from the one I made a few weeks back. Not yet decided how it will be different but it will be 🙂 I will post about the progress on […]

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Reclaimed Copper Bowl

Some pictures of the steps in making this beautiful vintage look hammered reclaimed copper bowl from a piece of 1mm thick sheet copper. This is a little different to my usual unplanned pieces which just evolve as I hammer… I took measurements, I followed instructions from a tutorial (OK some instructions) and actually worked to […]

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One can never have too many hammers!

Too Many Hammers

Don’t be silly! One can never have too many hammers! ? Before the Covid 19 Lockdown my husband Dave & I used to visit all kinds of weird and wonderful antique shops with our friends Eve & Steve. A pleasant afternoon mooching about places and then a meal. Once lockdown is over and restaurants re-open […]

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