New Tools

I said in my last post how I was getting back to working at the bench with my tools and metal. Well Im closer to my goal. I ordered some new tools and sheet metal from Cookson Gold and it arrived exactly 24 hours after I places my order. Im not very used to things arriving so quickly so Im really happy.

I spent a long time training with some fantastic jewellers a few years back who thought me a lot and its always been the goal to get back to working this way and keeping the beaded work as a hobby as it has always been. (Not that working at the bench is like work either really haha.) I have spent a lot of time building a workshop and gathering tools when money allowed and I have just about what I need to get going. Im starting basic and realising how many tools I had access to in the workshops I trained in. Hopefully one day as I go along I can build up my tools and have some fancy equiptment. But for now what I have will just have to do.

I ordered a new mallet and saw (I now have a few different types) along with saw blades, Beeswax, A hand drill and drill bits, and the best part: Aluminium, Copper and Brass Sheet. As its been a while I wan to practice again on a cheaper metal than silver but I also like aluminium. Its light weight and a good price so I think I will be sticking with it for a while.

Cant wait to place my next order with Cooksons. I need to get some polishing materials next.

There is nothing like getting new tools

My Next Tutorial!

My next tutorial will show you how to make this bracelet. I have decided to release tutorials only on a Saturday from now on so this one will go live on Saturday April 20th. As this is still quite a new blog I'm trying to find the best structures so that my subscribers and followers will know when to find the new content. So if you haven't done so already click the button on the right panel to follow the blog or copy the url and add it to your usual blog reader. 

Also I would like to thank Craft Gossip for publishing my Byzantine Bracelet tutorial and my Chevron Friendship Bracelet tutorial. They have fantastic tutorials for every form of craft or home decoration!