Since I’ve gotten my silversmithing tools, I’ve been dying to get started on making the maille-specific jewelry components that I’ve been designing. With that goal in mind, I set out to make a simple prong setting for a gemstone cabochon. I’ve got a small hoard of cabs, and I honestly think that the first step [...]

This past weekend I took a beginner’s course in blacksmithing at the Touchstone Center for Crafts. It was great! ^_^ The first evening was a simple meet and greet with our teacher, other students, and some of Touchstone’s staff. Jodi Best, our teacher, also gave a tour of the forge and a basic overview of [...]

I know I told a lot of you at Tekko this, but in case you weren’t there… I’m taking BLACKSMITHING LESSONS next weekend! WOOT! *dances* As much as I love jewelry, I learned to make chainmaile so that I could make armor. Once I get the hang of smithing (and an anvil), I’ll offer riveted [...]

Yep! April 10th, in the Southside Works, at the old Joseph Beth Booksellers location (don’t worry, they’re still in The Works, they just moved). Its indoors so you don’t have to worry about the weather, which is always a bonus in April. And in case you missed the fine print, there will be a CHILI [...]

Hello, everyone! ^_^ We had a great time at the show this past weekend and would like to thank everyone who stopped by to have a look at our wares and chat. I hope you all enjoyed what everyone had to offer; I know I always pack up after events with a few extra things. [...]