I began this blog when I first started selling online, and even though it has only been 4 years, it has been a steep learning curve!
One of the great things about having part of my business online is this has allowed me to participate in an online community of jewelers who have been very helpful in showing me many small ways I can improve or expand my skills, I can now hunt down stones I really like, learn about tools I never knew existed and find you tube videos demonstrating how to use them.
The new technique I am most excited about is etching. All of a sudden there is a whole new world of design and textures I can add to sterling.
Here is one example
My only problem is I love playing with this new technique so much, it is hard to pull myself away!
Another new technique I am enjoying is flush setting stones so the stone is inside the metal. There is something really satisfying about this, and it sometimes allows me to fit a stone into a design without disrupting the lines of the design.
Here is an example
and here is another
I am better at keeping up with regular posts to instagram so if you would like to see what I have been up to more regularly, the link below is where to find me!
https://instagram.com/elfin_works/
Thanks for your interest!
