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Musings from within the jewellery school featuring guest blogs from our tutors, students, and friends of the school.
A Little Help Along The Way …
I think I’m very lucky that I work in such an open and inclusive sector. There really is a great camaraderie within the jewellery industry and individuals are often very happy to share a bit of industry advice or lend you a bit of gold solder in an emergency! That...
Re-Use Sale – Donations Wanted!
Re-Use SaleSat 14 & Sun 15 Dec On Sat 14 & Sun 15 December we'll be having a MASSIVE clearout and offering a wide selection of second hand and pre-loved tools, stones, beads at bargain prices. If you need to declutter your studio then we'd be grateful for any...
Making Bangles – Turn up The Heat!
Essentially if you can make a silver ring you already have all the skills you need to create a beautiful bangle. I would actually argue that bangles are much easier - as it’s more important with rings to get the fit exactly right. Certainly, if you can saw, file to 90...
Welcoming the New Scots
Over the last two terms we've been helping some of the newly settled Ukranian residents in Dunblane feel at home by offering them free jewellery classes. As part of their social outreach programme, CSSJ received funding from the Community Led Local Development fund...
Design for Jewellers
By this time a lot of you have been with us long enough to confidently say we know how to make jewellery now. But are you stumped when it comes to conjuring up original designs? Do you find yourself inspired by your travels, your home surroundings, something you read...
Ethical Making Ambassadors
You may (or not) know that the Scottish Goldsmith Trust (SGT) started a programme last year that is designed to encourage and enhance ethical making within the precious metal, jewellery & silversmith classes and courses throughout Scotland. CSSJ is represented by...