Month In The Life - Sketchbook

I love a simple sketch book. I've carried them to and from school, University, Goldsmithing classes and workshops. They've been tucked in to back packs, shoulder bags, suitcases and nappy bags. They are full of ideas, sketches, notes and designs. I have an antique metal trunk that's filled with them. 

Do you keep all your old sketchbooks too?

Month In The Life - Raw Materials

Supplies of sterling silver. The metal in the smaller dish is new silver sheet, bar, wire and bezel wire. While the metal in the bigger dish is scrap silver left over from making Jewellery, and old silver Jewellery (and even a small trophy) I've been given, which I will then melt down and re-use. 

Month In The Life - Work In Progress

I went down to the bench last night and finished off these sterling silver and laser cut wood drop earrings. Two pairs are already spoken for, while the other three pairs are now in the shop. 

Next up, a custom signet ring. 

Month In The Life - Hands

As a Mama and a maker my hands are rarely empty, or idle - which is exactly how I like it.

Month In The Life - Workshop

This month I am joining in a behind the scenes photo challenge for creative people, hosted by Jess at Create and Thrive. The daily prompts are over here if you'd like to join in too. I'll be sharing my photos here and in Instagram, so be prepared to see a little more of the tools, techniques and inspiration that make up my jewellery business.  

My and Didi's work benches, and my rolling mill and polishing bench - which is also home to my pickle and ultrasonic.

Somewhere to sit, write, draw, wrap packages, and for the children to play while Mama works.

My humble and much loved workshop, which was once a brick walled bar. My husband and I both wanted this space when we brought the house, but he kindly let me have it. (Which is one of the reasons I love him. He got a garage and shed instead however.)