I am a self taught metalsmith. I handcraft decorative copper things including jewellery & sculptures.
New Hammer Stand on the workbench
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New Hammer Stand

For our 20th wedding anniversary Mr A (Palletwoodstuff) made a me hammer stand. One can never have too many hammers and each hammer is precious to me. This really is a very nice and appreciated gift ❤ One of my Facebook followers asked “What are all the dapping like depressions on the bottom for?” The […]

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Making Rustic Copper Earrings
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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!
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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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Making of Copper Cuff FANTASY 06 & 07

Sharing a few steps I go through when making my very popular Fantasy Cuffs which are part of my Waste Not Want Not series using salvaged copper pipe. If you would like to ask questions about any of the processes involved please do send me a message. FANTASY Copper Cuffs are available to buy online […]

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