Creating a piece from wax.
The process of lost wax casting is an ancient process and archaeological records suggest that the method was first used at some point in...
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Katie Woollett
- Nov 11, 2022
- 1 min
Swinging Earrings!
I have been making some more of my "See Saw" and "Quiver" earrings, both of which feature a central bar, with semiprecious gemstone...
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Katie Woollett
- Oct 21, 2022
- 2 min
Choosing a Jewellery Gift.
It’s always tempting, when buying a gift to choose something you would like yourself, but this is not always the best plan! So here’s a...
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Katie Woollett
- Sep 23, 2022
- 3 min
Fostering Creativity.
I read a really interesting article recently about how to access your creativity, a technique used by Mozart, Thomas Edison, Albert...
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Katie Woollett
- Aug 26, 2022
- 2 min
How to Size a ring. Original Strands can make it easy for you!
Working out the size of the ring you wish to buy is often a real struggle, especially if you are buying a ring on the internet. There are...
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Katie Woollett
- Jul 20, 2022
- 3 min
Do you know that unconscious processes are a part of jewellery design?
I believe that when we create, we are allowing unconscious processes to guide us towards something we have not been aware of before....
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Katie Woollett
- May 5, 2022
- 2 min
The History of Handmade Jewellery
When we think of jewellery we often refer to the latest trends, what’s current and how to incorporate the statement into our look. Rarely...
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Katie Woollett
- Mar 7, 2022
- 3 min
The story of Mothers Day and choosing that perfect gift.
On the fourth Sunday in Lent, from about the sixteenth century, it had been a tradition for families to attend a church service in the...
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Katie Woollett
- Feb 15, 2022
- 3 min
Caring for your silver jewellery
Your skin excretes natural oils, so wiping your pieces down every now and then will help prevent any build-up…
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Katie Woollett
- Nov 13, 2021
- 2 min
How Does A Psychotherapist End Up As A Jeweller ?
I have always enjoyed making things. I started my working life as an occupational therapist, a profession that aims to assist people...
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