Congratulations to newly-weds Gareth and Connie who made their wedding rings with me in the studio in May, and said 'I do' just a couple of weeks ago. Connie is a very talented papercutting artist (find her amazing creations online at www.thetinymaker.com) also based here in Swadlincote, and there is something so extra special about having the chance to share your craft with a local fellow maker. Gareth and Connie were a pleasure to teach, and made the most beautiful wedding rings. Connie used 9 carat yellow gold for her wedding ring, and the design had a twist and subtle curve so that it nestles perfectly next to her engagement ring. She chose a lovely smooth polished finish. Gareth chose...
Over the last few months, the studio has been busy with couples making memories that will last forever by creating their wedding rings at my wedding ring workshops. It always feels such a privilege to help couples create their wedding rings which will become such a personal and significant symbol of their upcoming marriage. Following on from our initial in person consultation last summer, Libby and Ryan came to the studio in late February to make their wedding rings. Libby chose 18 carat yellow gold (to match with her engagement ring) with a twist design and delicate hammered texture finish, and Ryan chose 9 carat yellow gold with a hammered texture finish. They both added a personalised stamping to the...
In August, lovely couple Katy and Gareth joined me in the studio to make their wedding rings for their wedding at the end of September. They came to the studio a couple of months previously to discuss their bespoke wedding rings, and after looking through the samples I have in the studio they chose their designs. I then ordered their gold - where possible I used 100% recycled gold for wedding ring workshops - and we chose a date for them to return to make their rings. Katy chose a square profile 9 carat white gold ring to sit alongside her engagement ring, this was finished off with a very delicate hammered texture. Gareth opted for a two-tone ring made...
The studio has been a hive of activity recently with couples creating their wedding rings and making memories at my wedding ring workshops! It feels such a privilege to help couples create their wedding rings which will become such a personal and significant symbol of their upcoming marriage. Following on from our initial consultation, Chloe and Sam visited my studio in late May to make each other's wedding rings. Chloe chose 9ct yellow gold to match with her engagement ring and Sam chose silver. They both chose a hammered texture finish and personalised the inside of their rings by stamping their initials and wedding date. As part of the day, I took a set of photos for the couple to...
The studio has been busy with wedding ring making workshops recently, as couples prepare for their upcoming weddings this summer and autumn, taking a day out from the wedding planning and spending a quiet day together making their wedding rings. In May, Tom and Francesca travelled up from London to make their classic D profile wedding rings in 18ct yellow gold. They made each other's rings, and they opted to personalise their rings using letter stamping on the inside. After completing their wedding rings on the day, they were sent off to Birmingham Assay Office for hallmarking. Tom called in to collect the rings once they were hallmarked (it usually takes about 7-10 days for rings to be hallmarked). 18ct...
