How do i do this ?? Well i'll tell you xox

When i first decided that i wanted to challenge myself a bit and go ahead with metal smithing (making rings, pendants etc) i thought it was such a mountain to climb, but through loads of sweat, tears and practice practice practice i am finally producing rings and pendants. How did i get here ?? Who thought me ?? Well the answer is i am self thought. I purchased lots of books but my 2 favourites which are Jewellery Making by Jinks McGrath and the complete metalsmith by Tim McCreight "My 2 Bibles" ................Jinks McGrath is a pure genuis, i just love her designs and her books are amazing (worth their weight in gold/silver) ha ha....... Her talent is endless and her books are a must for for anybody who is teaching themselves metal smithing.. I am totally totally metal smithen xoxoxo

Soooo so happy !!!!!

(Been neglecting my Blog ) sorry !! Soooo so happy with my jewellery business, I never thought when i started with my jewellery hobby that it would turn into a successful business (an addictive business at that ha!).... I have been busy building an inventory as i have quite a few house parties lined up....... These are some of my latest designs,,

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A masterpiece in pickle and rice krispie buns !!!

Well just an ordinary day in the coleman household... finished a couple of commissions and got to work on an item that i am entering into a competition, i am excited about it.... I don't have a name for it yet though,,,, done what i could with my (item), put it in pickle (its still there)and closed the door of the jewellery room because i had a gorgeous little 4yr old begging to make rice krispie buns "please mam please " how could i resist !!!

Lovely Weekend

Well had a lovely weekend, started off with a jewellery party on Friday night hosted by a lovely woman Jane (what a great success) busy busy, great sales and great fun. Met some lovely women (hello girls)... Saturday had the most wonderful day shopping with a good friend of mine had a lovely lunch, great laugh.... Hubbys birthday too so had chinese take away (gorgeous) followed by a choccie birthday cake (my kids love the whole candle thing and making wishes xx).. Relaxed for the evening so in turn meant today i have been busy as a bee !! Some commissions from fri night, some alterations, and some matching items but i do hope to get time this week to post some new items in my shop http://www.palacegemshandmadejewellery.com/

Onyx & Clear Rock Crystal Stacking rings !

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I think i have finally found a little routine for myself and to be honest i am loving it, things seem to be flowing xoxoxo

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Rhodochrosite Ring..

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Gorgeous gorgeous ring, was sold the minute i had it made, first person to see it bought it xoxox

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Purple Candy !!!!

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Enjoying making rings now, have got the hang of it !!!!
All of my rings are made by sawing, forming, soldering, pickling, tumbling, hammering and polishing, all made from scratch by me here in my Wexford home xox

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Turquoise & Amethyst Stacking Rings

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Busy creating new designs..... Stacking rings seem to be the latest craze so here goes, You can stack as many as you like, with what ever colours you like, different bands can be used they are lovely and versatile......

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