11th September 2014 I’d like to tell my story and hopefully help inspire others to develop previously unknown skills and abilities and keep the world of mechanical timekeeping well and truly alive and ticking. Where did it all begin? In 1977 -78 I was a student at Nottinghamshire College of Agriculture in Southwell, Nottinghamshire and …
Mike from the Kibworth Clock Company shares his Horological Stor Read More »
18th February 2014 Pem Bryant was an avid sea glass collector long before he was a goldsmith and jeweller. Now he combines his passion for sea glass with his jewellery making and metalworking to create exquisite pieces of fine jewellery. We had the pleasure of chatting to Pem about his business and skills… When did …
28th July 2020 What are Burrs? Carbide Rotary Burrs, often referred to as rotary files or die grinder bits are used for cutting, shaping, and grinding, and for the removal of sharp edges, burrs and excess material (deburring). Helpful notes: For drilling holes in hard metals you would need to use carbide micro drills or …
6th August 2019 Think back to when you made your very first daisy chain. We love to make and design jewellery and have been doing so for thousands of years. Our ancestor’s discovery of different materials and how to work with them was a breakthrough in the development of the art of jewellery. We’ve listed …
13 Materials Used when Making Jewellery. Metals, Stone, Glass, Clay… Read More »
5th November 2013 Glass Engravers the world over share a passion for their craft and also the vision, creativity, patience and talent that comes with it. Here, we showcase for you some of the influential and emerging talents we have found on the web, along with their magnificent work. With each artist comes a brief …
32 Influencial and Emerging Glass Engravers in the World Read More »
12th September 2013 Are you embarrassed when you take your recycling bin out for collection and your neighbours can hear the copious amounts you’ve been drinking the past week? (Or is that just me!) Well, be embarrassed no more! Grab those glass bottles from the recycle bin and take some inspiration from this article and …
28th February 2014 Based in Italy, Annalisa Tosi shares with us some of her beautiful engravings into glass and gemstone. Engraved and carved Moonstone Necklace Up until now Annalisa has been using a diamond cone burr to create the effects to her glass engraving but is now experimenting with light and shade and 3D effects …
Glass and Gemstone Engraved Jewellery and Gifts by Annalisa Tosi Read More »
25th June 2012 The holes in this soap dish with hand-carved bamboo supports get blocked with glaze, so Pete from Pete’s Pots uses our diamond core drills to clear them.
So you’ve decided to take the plunge and start cooking outside this summer. Grills are a great way to expand your culinary skills as well as getting some fresh air on nice days, plus they smell great. Whether you want to try grilling corn on the cob, hot dogs, or something more adventuresome like cooking …
Milwaukee tools is known for their cordless tools and improving on old tool designs. Personal lighting was no different in the eyes of Team Red for improvement and upgrade. Introducing not one, not two, not even three, but four new Milwaukee Rover lighting products to add to their tools. In Blackest Night or Darkest Corner You …