Stamford Artisans Guild Christmas Fair 6th December 2009
I wrote a short post recently about the Stamford Artisans Guild, now I am reporting back on the recent Christmas Craft Fair that was held on the 6th December in the Stamford Arts Centre.
Teaching ourselves how to make Gemstone Crosses
We recently had a request from a lady who wanted a cross made from rose quartz, fortunately there is no rush for this item as we need to figure out how to make these, good job as we needed to teach oursleves how to do it.
Introducing the Stamford Artisans Guild
Yes, our small town of Stamford in Lincolnshire now has its very own crafters group, the Stamford Artisans Guild.
How I Polish Lapis Lazuli
Now regarding the Lapis Lazuli, well the first step is the shaping on the harsher silicone carbide belts then I continue through the steps on these belts through to 600 grit.
Lapidary Activities on Hold
I am sorry I haven’t made any new posts here for a short while it’s because I am recovering from a broken left collar bone at the moment which happened as a result of a motorcycle accident back on July 17th.
Shalini’s First Cabachon Attempts
My wife Shalini recently started out of the grand voyage of learning to make cabachons, now I can’t get near the cab machine :-). She is doing really well and was quite bold in the fact that she used a variety of material with different results. Here is a taster: Her best one was a […]
Lapis Lazuli Wire Wrapped Pendant
Lapis Lazuli, I have until recently found this a very difficult stone to work as I have never been able to achieve a nice polish at the end of the process, my finished item have always had a very dull finish with almost no shine.
Blue and Golden Labradorite Collection
With this method of stone mounting you only use wire and a few hand tools, there are no glues or soldering involved and at times it does present a challenge but the finished items are always very unique and rewarding.
Golden Labradorite Pendant In 925 Sterling Silver Wire
I have just wrapped one of the golden Labradorite cabochons shown in a recent post, it took a while to determine the correct location of the bail to capture and display the Labradoresence to best effect