Dec 23
One of the things that I really enjoy making is illuminated crests. While in the past I’ve always done crests (or sometimes called arms or escutcheons) using ink on acid free paper I have recently started to try these out of metal. Using metal requires a special skill to make the crest work properly. There …
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Jul 14
I began metalsmithing back in 1988. It feels like ages ago! It started with some early mediaeval Celtic jewellery, specifically a cloak pin that I wanted for a costume that I was working on. From there I expanded my skills into gold and silver and eventually armour making! Of course the biggest reason that I …
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