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Celebrating Autumn: How to Create Nature-Inspired Jewellery with Blackberries
One of our very favourite autumn/fall activities is clambering into the hedgerow for handfuls of ripe blackberries while on country dog walks. Perfect for snacking, jams, and our all-time favourite blackberry and apple crumble, these little hedgerow jewels can also be used to create autumn-inspired silver jewellery. So this year we have foraged a few unripe ones from the hedgerow to eternalise into a Silver Clay Coin Necklace.

Do I need a Kiln for Silver Clay?
In most cases, Fine Silver Clay does not require the use of a kiln for the firing process. Instead, you can effectively achieve the right firing temperatures through the method of torch firing, which makes the overall process significantly more accessible and convenient, especially for those who are just starting out on their jewellery-making journey.

What is a Jewellers Saw and How do you use one?
A jewellers or piercing saw is a small, handheld tool used for cutting intricate shapes and designs in metal, It‘s made up of a frame that holds a thin, flexible blade and is an essential part of the jewellers toolbox. Learn all about the jewellers saw, which saw blade to use, and how to use it here