Sunday 4 September 2011

Silver Findings

Ready made sterling silver findings are available in many online shops but I've always enjoyed the challenge, and satisfaction, of making my own. I've created many in the past, most of them long-attached to necklaces, bracelets and earrings and either sold or given away as gifts.

Here are some photos of a selection I've made this summer:

Earwires -





Catches, hooks and eyes - ideal for necklaces





Toggle clasps - ideal for bracelets



Little pieces of silver turned into pleasing shapes and designs and all with a strong purpose and goal in mind that informs the design - to hold things firm.

And, on a different note, I played around with the idea of making a silver key. It's only tiny, and quite simple, but I like it.



4 comments:

  1. What lovely findings. What a lot of patience. :o)

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  2. They can take time but I find them very satisfying to make too :-)

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  3. Gosh, you have been busy. Lovely stuff - it looks so beautifully made.

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  4. Thank you :-) Yes, making findings does keep you busy!

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