Monthly Archives: February 2010

pumped

Melissa’s blast cabinet might have come down in the last shower. Meteor shower, that is. Continue reading

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recycle

Melissa is in the recycling game. There, she just admitted it. Continue reading

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lost and found

Melissa loses a work in Texas. It’s a big place. And a skinny object. Continue reading

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part b

Here in Melbourne we have a small group of jewellers who like to get together once monthly to chat. We usually meet up at an exhibition (jewellery related, when possible) after which we head for a beverage, to continue the … Continue reading

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got gas?

Melissa gets her microtorch to work; feels about as proud as the first person to make fire must have been. Continue reading

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studio setup

Melissa complains about having to work hard. And lift heavy things. All in the name of jewellery Continue reading

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drawing a blank

Sandwiching metal in blankers to cut out blanks – single sheet blanking for jewellers Continue reading

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Day 5: pieces

Day 5 at the masterclass. Final day, all cards on the table. Continue reading

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Day 4: let the jewellery commence

Day 4 at the masterclass. Once again, the effort was concentrated, and incredibly tiring. Continue reading

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Day 3: Blankety …

Day 3 of a Helen Britton masterclass for jewellers in Melbourne. Continue reading

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