Getting in the swing

So having set this up so long ago I have finally decided to start blogging! Thought it would be a good idea as I am in my final year at uni. With only 4 months to go the pressure is on. Dissertation has been handed in so the next 3 months will be solid making which makes me very happy :-) 

Here's a couple of things I've made so far this year.......

I fell in love with raising, which is when you start with a flat sheet of metal and using a raising stake, hammer around in circles to shape the metal into vessel. It's incredibly satisfying to see what you can make from a single flat sheet. These 2 bowl are tiny, as you can see, they fit in a bit of a conker shell. I am in the process of developing them in silver and they will be used to hold herbs, spices and other condiments. 

This necklace has also been made by raising, I am developing a range of jewellery as well as my silverware that will be made with a combination of raising and fold forming techniques.

So watch this space!