Top 10 Things to do at The Edinburgh Festival 2015 It’s almost that time of year again… The Edinburgh Festival is fast approaching!! Scotland’s capital city is soon to be buzzing with people coming from all over to visit the World’s...
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What is Crowdfunding? Some of you may know what crowdfunding is but others might not have heard of this type of funding. So what actually is Crowdfunding all about? “It’s the practice of funding a project or venture by raising...
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Kickstarter Crowdfunding 3D printed Jewellery Campaign Well the time is finally here. I’ve been prepping and planning my Kickstarter Crowdfunding Campaign for about a month now. We had to make a video and come up with pledges and sort out...
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Choosing or Finding an Engagement Ring can be tricky and can take a bit of time. So as an experienced jewellery designer who has made a lot of rings for individual clients, I thought I would share with you some helpful tips and things to consider...
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I recently got asked to give a talk to the art students of Dundee and Angus College as part of their “Motivate Me” programme. Although it was a positive talk I didn’t want to give a false sense of security to them as running a creative business...
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How to commission a piece of jewellery Have you ever wanted to commission a bespoke piece of jewellery, artwork, product, garment from a designer, maker or artist but don’t know how to go about it? Here are my top tips for commissioning a...
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Hi All!, So I am a little obsessed with Pinterest at the moment; there is just so much to browse which I love; Its great seeing so many great designers and artists sharing their ideas and designs on Pinterest; its almost like one big story board...
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Passion of a Jewellery Designer Looking back, did you ever wonder that you would be where you are today? Is there anything you regret or would do differently? This blog is an outspoken reflection on where I am in 2015 and expectations for the...
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Choosing that perfect piece of Jewellery is one thing but caring and looking after it is another…so here’s some tips on how to keep your Jewellery looking clean how to keep your Sterling Silver jewellery clean; – Use a soft...
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February Gemstone Amethyst This stone was believed by ancient Greek and Romans to ward off the intoxicating powers of Bacchus and is said to keep the wearer clear-headed and quick-witted. Amethyst is a purple quartz, a beautiful blend of purple...
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