lavernockglassandjewellery

Silversmithing project

Over the last few weeks I have been learning how to set stones in a bezel and make a necklace from silver wire. The above pendant is based on a fused glass cabochon made from dichroic glass. This is set into a silver bezel with silver backing. The necklace is made from 1.2 mm diameter… Continue reading Silversmithing project

Building a Workbench

Over the last few weeks I’ve been building a workbench to use for my jewellery and glass work. The main part of the workbench is being made from Redwood (a softwood) with an MDF top and MDF shelves. The MDF top is made of two layers of 18mm MDF glued and screwed together. The photo… Continue reading Building a Workbench

New workshop

My new workshop is almost complete. Just waiting for final carpentry and electrical work. Looking forward to setting up the workbenches and kiln when it’s finished.

Volunteers exhibition

Between November 2021 and January 2022 Cardiff and Vale University Health Board held a volunteers exhibition at University Hospital Llandough. The purpose of this was to allow volunteers with the Patient Experience Team, such as myself, the opportunity to exhibit items of art and craft work. I exhibited six items as shown in the photos… Continue reading Volunteers exhibition