Category Archives: Other Pieces

Sterling Silver Knitting Markers

Sterling Silver Knitting Markers

My lovely sister had knitting markers on her Christmas list this year, so I thought I’d have a try at making some silver ones!

Sterling Silver Knitting Markers

I wanted to decorate them with tiny glass beads, but I also wanted to solder them closed so that they wouldn’t catch on the knitting.

Sterling Silver Knitting Markers

I often say you learn something new every day – and that was the day I learned glass (well, those beads, anyway!) will withstand 700⁰C plus temperatures. Seems logical, given that glass is sand, which presumably melts at a higher temperature than that – I was a bit worried to put my theory to the test though! All’s well that ends well – and happy Christmas to my sister!

Solid Silver Belt Buckle

Solid Silver Belt Buckle

When you have the husband who has everything, what do you make for his birthday? Well, you might remember I created this money clip last year.

Solid Silver Belt Buckle

This year, a belt buckle was requested. It was quite a challenge to build, as it is made from 2mm thick sterling silver which had to be shaped three-dimensionally.

Solid Silver Belt Buckle

I’m happy to say this buckle has been worn every single day since it was given – it’s not so shiny any more – in fact it’s looking quite tarnished and worn, just the way its owner likes it!

Solid Silver Belt Buckle

This piece is a one-off custom piece, so I won’t be replicating it.

Sterling Silver and Serpentine Box

Sterling Silver and Serpentine Box

My gorgeous and wonderful Granny celebrated her one hundredth birthday in October.

Granny's 100th - Cake

The family gathered for a lovely morning tea in her beautiful garden.

Granny's 100th - Garden

As part of the celebrations, I wanted to create something unique and special for her, and I decided on a box.

Sterling Silver and Serpentine Box

It was probably the most challenging piece I’ve ever worked on!

Sterling Silver and Serpentine Box

I love you, dearest Greatie, you are the best, most inspirational grandmother I could ask for, and I feel very lucky to have you!

Granny's 100th - Granny and the Queen Closeup

 

Sterling Silver Initials Bookmark

Personalised Sterling Silver Initials Bookmark

I created this custom bookmark for my client to give to her daughter’s boyfriend upon their graduation.

Sterling Silver Initials Bookmark

What a great gift for a book loving guy!

Sterling Silver Initials Bookmark

Sterling Silver Twins Charm

Twins Charm

After seeing the twins pendant I created for my gorgeous sister, Leslie got in touch with me to ask if I could create a small version for her. She wanted to surprise her twin sister for their 70th birthday!

Sterling Silver Twins Charm

I was very happy to help. It really is quite tiny!

Sterling Silver Twins Charm

Thanks, Leslie, and happy birthday to you and your twin!

Agate and Turquoise Sterling Silver Cloud Brooch

Agate and Turquoise Sterling Silver Cloud Brooch

What a wonderful thing it is to have kindred spirits in this world. One of them for me is a very dear bestie who I have been friends with since first grade.

Agate and Turquoise Sterling Silver Cloud Brooch

This year, I felt she needed to soar among the clouds – so when I came across this cleverly constructed agate and turquoise doublet cabochon, it was just the thing!

Agate and Turquoise Sterling Silver Cloud Brooch

I hadn’t made a brooch before, so this is a prototype really – I’m hopeful that it will withstand the test of time!

ADF Major's Cufflinks

Australian Army Major’s Cufflinks

ADF Major's Cufflinks

I had a request from a client to turn her husband’s Australian Army major’s crowns into a set of cuff links as a surprise for him.

ADF Major's Cufflinks

After a quick refresher to make sure that the melting point of the metal would not be too low to take the soldering, I removed the existing toggles, soldered cuff link backs on the crowns, et voila! (OK, I confess I had to change the direction of the links after a little misunderstanding, but hey – cuff links achieved!)

Sterling Silver Skull Money Clip

Sterling Silver Skull Money Clip

Sterling Silver Skull Money Clip

Not everyone’s cup of tea, I know, but waaaay back when I was doing a casting workshop as part of my silversmithing training, my husband requested a skull.

Sterling Silver Skull Money Clip

I carved this one out of wax, and after the casting process, it lived on my bench for a couple of years. Finally, I cleaned it up, and thought about what piece to create with it for the minimalist man who has everything!

Sterling Silver Skull Money Clip

A money clip was the answer. This is the only piece I have ever made my husband, and it was a long time coming – but I think he found it worth the wait. This is a one-of-a-kind piece – not only because I made it for a loved one, but because I don’t have the specialist equipment required to do casting. The perfect gift for a metal-loving guitar player!

Sterling Silver Personalised Bookmark

Personalised Sterling Silver Bookmark

I created this bookmark for Gloria – it is a thank you present for the father of a friend of hers.

Sterling Silver Personalised Bookmark

What a thoughtful gift!

Sterling Silver Personalised Bookmark