Tiny Teacups

I recently decided to re-carve my little teacup charm from scratch. I carved my original a good few years ago and, being a wax-carving novice at the time, I made the setting edge too chunky.

Jewellery, New StuffLaurenGraceFebruary 11, 2017tea and biscuits, wax carvingComment

Bespoke London Rollergirls Logo Necklace

So London Rollergirls has been going for 10 years! I started skating with them near the beginning, and it's amazing how fast the time has gone.

Custom Work, JewelleryLaurenGraceMay 2, 2016custom jewellery, roller derby, wax carvingComment

What will it be...?

Started on a new project this week involving some more wax carving. I really love my new wax carving tools!

Custom Work, Jewellery, On the WorkbenchLaurenGraceApril 10, 2016custom, on the workbench, wax carvingComment

How to Make a Mini-Lathe

So, that $9 piece of plastic I was so excited about? Totally works. Put my Foredom handpiece into it, clamped it in the Benchmate and tada – mini lathe!

Jewellery, Jewellery Tools, On the WorkbenchLaurenGraceMarch 19, 2016new tools, on the workbench, wax carvingComment

America Makes the Best Jewellery Tools...

I’ve been on a little bit of a tool buying spree recently. Having finally replaced my ancient, rusting dental tools, I bought some more lovely new things!

Jewellery, On the WorkbenchLaurenGraceMarch 17, 2016new tools, on the workbench, wax carvingComment

And We're Back....

...with exciting new tools! After a brief hiatus doing battle with tax returns (creative people are generally bad at maths!) I've been easing myself back into the workshop with some new wax carving tools.

Jewellery, Roller DerbyLaurenGraceFebruary 12, 2016clouds, rain or shine, wax carving, weather jewelleryComment