Usually when someone sees my work for the first time their initial question is inevitably “how is it made?”. More often than not people assume all of my work is laser cut (who would be mad enough to cut out such small details for hours a day right?). Even after all these years I still get immense pleasure from the look on people’s faces which range from pleasant surprise to downright disbelief when I tell them I make all of my metal pieces myself. When I mention I often make the chains myself too they look at me like I’ve just told them I’m Elvis.
Immersed as I am in my work I often forget that not everyone knows exactly how jewellery is made. Thanks to the brilliant photographer Nelli Huié who put this video together (and rather masterfully condensed 3-4 hours of work into under 2 minutes), I can finally show you how one of my custom monogram rings is made from start to finish. Enjoy!
P.S. If you have any questions about the process please don’t hesitate to post a comment below!
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Wow! This is amazing! So impressed!
Thanks Elle-May π Hopefully there will be more to come!
Hi Clare,
I have recently had the pleasure of viewing your video and checking out your website. Your work is amazing, i love it. I too make silver jewellery and my passion is saw piercing, though not quite up to your skill level yet. I noticed the saw you were using and was wondering what brand it is and where they can be purchased.
Cheers
Tony
Thanks Tony! It certainly is a wonderful saw frame, I use it for everything now. The only place I could find them is here: http://www.ottofrei.com/Store/Saw-Blades-and-Saw-Frames/GreenLion-Studios-Jewelers-Saw-Frame.html
Best of luck with your saw piercing!
Hi Clare,
Thanks for your reply. After i left my message i did a bit of searching and finally found the saw on their site and i have ordered one. Looking forward to receiving it and giving it a bit of a workout lol.
Cheers
Tony
Hello from bonny Scotland, I recently saw one of your pieces on easy, a silver filigree eye patch. I mentioned this to my sister Hilary who lives in Australia, and as I recently had an accident and lost the sight in my left eye, she decided I deserved a treat and purchased it for me. It arrived today.
I absolutely love it! It’s very comfortable to wear, and after 4 months of pain and looking weird I actually feel pretty again. Thankyou so much for your beautiful craftsmanship.
Hello,
It’s so wonderful to hear from the woman herself! I was so impressed by the thoughtfulness of your sister and to hear how much you appreciate the eyepatch makes me so happy that I could help.
Thank you so much for contacting me, I hope you’re healing well.
Clare
Dear Clare,
Just saw the video how it is made..
WOW, and lord have mercy…….
LOVE your jewlery must get some soon..
Saw a nice kitty paws at start of video yiur cat I presume, LOL xxxxxx
It was nice seeing you at The Opening at INCUBET8R gallery Thursday 23/2018. xxxxx
Hugs from,
Lilly and Samantha my Siamese Princess.