Jewelry, inspired by Nature
All about jewellery making as a hobby
Jewelry hygiene is important In my previous weblog post I wrote proudly that I can act as my own model. Then someone told me that pictures with people wearing necklaces and earrings might give the customer an idea that the piece … Continued
IMHO reproducing jewellery is boring, it’s something for serial manufacture, not for a hobby jewellery-maker who wants to learn different techniques. It is also a mission impossible because materials, stones, tools, skills – even mood – can change with the time. That’s … Continued
Like any technical occupation jewellery making has its risks and hazards. According to this list jewellery makers are susceptible to such health complaints as neck, shoulder, arm, hand and back complaints. As well as psychic complaints such as burnout and … Continued
Learn as if you were going to live forever. Live as if you were going to die tomorrow. Mahatma Gandhi. Ik begon pas op latere leeftijd met mijn hobby – het maken van zilveren sieraden. De basistechnieken zoals bijvoorbeeld het … Continued
Rechtsom hechten… Vertalen is best een creatief beroep. Echter, in tegenstelling tot het maken van sieraden, wanneer iets uit het niets ontstaat, is de vertaler slechts een schakel in het keten van het maken van een nieuw “product”. De tekst … Continued
In my opinion, one of the main differences between love and friendship is that friends are able to see our strengths and weaknesses, while lovers see us through pink glasses. It’s been almost 5 years since I fell in love with … Continued
Like any craft artists, jewelry makers are focused on their creations, seeing them as the center of universe. It is quite logical from the point of view of the maker. However it is much better to see your creations from … Continued
What can be more frustrating for a jewelry maker (next to jewellery not selling) than losing hours of work just for a futility? The smaller the processed pieces the easier they get lost somewhere in the atelier, never mind how … Continued
It is here again: a brand new year, a fresh start in life. Time to make a list of new years resolutions. For me all these stickies are just the ways to reach one big goal: FEEL BETTER. It does … Continued
Recycling is hot. Literally, when it is about silver recycling. I have always been fascinated by melted metal. In my Soviet youth the steelworker was a prestigious profession and a fruitful topic for art, music and literature. I remember this … Continued