Thunderbolts and Lightning!

I have finally finished the lightning bolts that have been skulking grumpily on my workbench for the past two years!

Jewellery, New Stuff, On the WorkbenchLaurenGraceMarch 25, 2016on the workbench, rain or shine, weather jewelleryComment

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

Playing with Time Lapse Photography

I'd always discounted making videos of my work in progress, as I suspected it was all terribly complicated! However, it turns out you can do timelapse photography videos using just a smartphone

Jewellery, Jewellery Photography, On the WorkbenchLaurenGraceFebruary 20, 2016jewellery photography, time lapse, videoComment

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

Custom Roller Derby Skate Numbers

I spent a lot of time with my tiny sawblades in the run up to Christmas this year, making custom roller derby necklaces.

Custom Work, Jewellery, Roller DerbyLaurenGraceJanuary 30, 2016custom, jewellery, jewelry, necklace, roller derby, skate numberComment

New Weather Jewellery

I’ve recently returned to my shiny weather to finalise a new silver cloud earring design, and also more designs using my tiny sunshine.

Shiny Custard Creams

My lovely little silver custard cream charms have been very popular in 2015, which made me very happy as they are one of my favourite designs! Rather disappointingly, another jewellery company launched a very similar silver custard cream

JewelleryLaurenGraceJanuary 2, 2016biscuits, custard cream, jewellery, silver Comments

Farewell 2015

Well, that was a busy year! Usually Christmas sneaks up and surprises me, pouncing from out of nowhere with its little tinselly paws, but this year I was ready for it. Or so I thought..

Random MusingsLaurenGraceDecember 31, 2015Comment

Shiny Silver Stars

My second obsession, after shiny things of course, is makeup. Since I was a teenager I’ve loved being able to transform my face into something completely different by essentially just doing a bit of colouring in.

Jewellery, New Stuff, On the WorkbenchLaurenGraceDecember 28, 20152015, guerlain, jewellery, meteorites, moonstone, silver, star

Christmas Delivery Dates

As I hand make each piece of jewellery to order, just for you, I need have some sensible cut off dates for Christmas delivery. Get your orders in quick - I'm almost out of roller derby jewellery already!

JewelleryLaurenGraceNovember 20, 2015Comment

Skate Helmets - with Wings!

I started making the prototypes for some winged roller derby helmets a while ago now, inspired by my winged skate wheels, and I finally found the time to finish them this month.

Jewellery, New Stuff, Roller DerbyLaurenGraceOctober 12, 2015helmet, roller derby, silver, skate, winged helmet

New Custom Skate Necklaces

Well, September turned out to be a super-busy month! In between my part-time job and my jewellery, the boy managed to persuade me to leave London for a wedding on the Isle of Wight and a weekend at a lovely cottage in the New Forest.

Custom Work, Jewellery, Roller DerbyLaurenGraceOctober 1, 2015custom, necklace, number, roller derby, silver, skate

Silver Party Ring Biscuits!

And so my biscuit obsession continues. It all started so long ago with my little silver custard cream, then escalated somewhat. Now, I've made a silver party ring! Party rings are great aren't they?

Jewellery, New StuffLaurenGraceAugust 1, 2015biscuit, gold, necklace, party ring, silver, sterling, vermeil

New Custom Number Charm

Another custom roller derby number charm on the workbench this week, this time for a bracelet. Each number is cut and carved from eco-friendly recycled sterling silver sheet, so will be completely unique.

Custom Work, Jewellery, Roller DerbyLaurenGraceJuly 30, 2015

Custom Gothic Initial Necklaces

I recently made some lovely little gothic lowercase initial necklaces for a customer. I may have mentioned before how much I love playing with tiny sawblades, so these were great fun to do!

Custom Work, JewelleryLaurenGraceJuly 26, 2015initial, necklace, sterling silver

My Iced Gems Are Finally Finished!

It's all been a bit hectic recently, what with preparing for the show and inexpert attempts at carpentry, but I've finally finished and photographed my iced gems, hurrah! Each size gem I hand carved in wax,

Jewellery, Jewellery Photography, New StuffLaurenGraceJuly 24, 2015biscuit, handmade, iced gem, jewelery, jewellery, silver, sterling, uk

Custom Roller Derby Jewellery

I’ve recently been making some more silver roller derby jewellery. I do like customising my skate necklaces with numbers and team colours!

Custom Work, Jewellery, Roller DerbyLaurenGraceJuly 22, 2015charm, custom, necklace, number, roller derby, silver

First Ever Show!

On Saturday I had my first ever stall at a show with the E17 Designers at the Walthamstow Garden Party. Exciting! As always, I gave myself far too much to do and ended up working frantically all week trying to finish everything.

JewelleryLaurenGraceJuly 20, 2015craft fair, display, jewellery, show

Silver Party Ring Biscuits

I may have become a little obsessed with tiny biscuits. The latest in my collection of jewellery is a party ring – they remind me of everything that was wonderful about birthday parties when I was a child!

Jewellery, New Stuff, On the WorkbenchLaurenGraceJune 4, 2015biscuit, charm, necklace, party ring, silver