Make Your Own Wedding Rings – Absolute Magazine Feature

Make Your Own Wedding Rings – Absolute Magazine Feature

by | Nov 17, 2016 | Wedding Inspiration

Make Your Own Wedding Rings – Absolute Magazine Feature

Gosh, lots going on at Elizabeth Anne Norris Jewellery at the moment. It’s all very exciting though especially if you’re wedding planning. You’ll find out more as it happens with updates and news right here on the blog. With the recent launch of the new workshops to make your own wedding rings we were super excited to find out about our feature in Absolute Magazine. You’ll find it in the wedding planning section of this edition and is available Sussex wide.

A summary of the workshop

In my ring workshop couples can come and create their own wedding rings using white gold, rose gold, yellow gold or sterling silver. There’s the option to combine different metals, personalise and/ or add textures to the wedding rings too. In my expert hands couples are guided through the designing and making process from start to finish. It’s a super workshop that becomes a memorable part of the wedding planning process. And the most exciting part is that clients leave with unique wedding rings that they’ve made themselves to wear forever.

Make your own wedding rings with Elizabeth Anne Norris
Wedding Rings made by couples at Elizabeth Anne Norris

Absolute Magazine Feature

Our article about making wedding rings in Absolute magazine is encompassed in a complete wedding planning guide. There is useful information for any recently engaged couples who need information about wedding vendors in Sussex.

You’ll find the feature on page 125 next to Jeremy Hoye (House of Hoye) no less! Here’s the link to read the full section on ‘How to plan your Absolute Sussex wedding’

To read more about wedding planning and making your own wedding rings please click here.

If you have any questions about our wedding ring making workshops please get in touch. You can either leave a comment below or feel free to contact me by phone or email via the contact me page. I look forward to answering any queries you might have. Many thanks, Elizabeth.

Don’t miss my Intagram Giveaway

Don’t miss my Intagram Giveaway

by | Nov 1, 2016 | Design Inspiration

Instagram Giveaway - White Lace Collection

Instagram Giveaway

Don’t miss my amazing (even if I do say so myself) jewellery giveaway over on Instagram. If you have an Instagram account you’d be mad to miss this Instagram giveaway. In gratitude for having 2000 wonderful followers on Instagram I’m giving away a beautiful piece of handmade sterling silver jewellery from my White Lace Collection. 

Find out full details and instructions for how to enter over here: Instagram/eanjewellery

Entry to my competition is completely free and open to anyone in the world.

Hurry though as the cut off date for entries is midday 6 November UK time.

Good luck and thank you for supporting Elizabeth Anne Norris Jewellery.

Artwave 2016 starts today

Artwave 2016 starts today

by | Aug 20, 2016 | Press / News

The ever growing Artwave 2016 festival starts today all across Lewes district. It runs for 3 weekends including the bank holiday showcasing local artists and makers in both towns and rural locations. With 123 venues packed with art, ceramics, jewellery, sculpture and more there is plenty of amazing artworks to suit most tastes. Artwave is divided into 6 art trails which are North Trail, Lewes Trail, South Trail, Haven Trail, East Trail and Seaford Trail. As an artlover you can pick a trail from Ditchling to Lullington and plan your day out in Sussex, soaking up the artwork and countryside as you go. Full details of all the venues and artists exhibiting visit  www.artwavefestival.org.

Sue Barnes Artist
Elizabeth Anne Norris Floral Collection

You can find my jewellery on show at venue 23, Art and Soul, Falmer village hall, South street, Falmer south, East Sussex BN1 9PB. It’s always a great exhibition, well curated by artist Sue Barnes and always a high standard of artwork. There are 18 exhibitors at Art and Soul this year which are as follows:

The Artists and photographers are David Armitage, Sue Barnes, Ed Boxail, Louise Dennis, Miranda Ellis, Cat Ingrams, Alan James McCleod, Annie McManus, Natalie Martin, Sarah Marzaioli, Sarah Mitchener and Ruth Urbanowicz.

Ceramics and sculpture are by Marion Brandis, Deb John, Lou Johns.

Fused glass by Lesley Ramos.

Handmade homewares by Pauline Crook.

And of course handmade sterling silver Jewellery by me Elizabeth Anne Norris

Ruth Urbanowicz
Deb John

I’ve been exhibiting at Artwave for a few years now and love the location for Art and Soul. Situated right near the South Downs Way next to the village duck pond and old church, it’s a picture post card setting. Also Sue Barnes curates a very good show and is amazing at organising everything. Art and Soul at Falmer has many faithful followers and it’s not a surprise! I hope you can come and visit.

For full details of all the exhibiting artists at this venue visit www.suebarnes.org.uk

What Jewellery tools do I need ?

What Jewellery tools do I need ?

by | Jul 27, 2016 | Jewellery Classes

What Jewellery tools do I need ?

Thinking of getting some jewellery tools?

If you are thinking about making jewellery then here is some information about jewellery lessons and what jewellery tools you need. I hope you find it useful.

With the inclination, almost anyone can teach themselves simple wire and bead jewellery at home but if you are considering doing silversmithing and jewellery i.e. metal work at a workbench then I’d say you will definitely need some lessons.

Beginner’s lessons in silversmithing and jewellery can be sought in several ways. Either look for a short evening course in jewellery and silversmithing at a local college or find a local jewellery designer who will teach you at their studio.  Evening classes are usually in a larger group and therefore less expensive and give you a good taste of what jewellery making is all about. If you can afford a bit more I’d highly recommend arranging private or small group lessons with a jewellery teacher at their studio. You learn the basic skills of jewellery making , how to use jewellery tools and so much more. Often it’s the hints and tips you can only get from your tutor in an intimate situation that you find most useful and never forget. My first jewellery lessons were with a group of 4 students taught by Jackie Jones. It was here I fell in love with working in silver.

 What you should have in your tool box:

You can continue to learn silversmithing and jewellery all your life and there are countless jewellery tools for the job so once you’ve established that you want to continue learning jewellery making, either as a hobby or more seriously, you need to get yourself tooled up. Here is the list of jewellery tools for beginner’s and some photos. These are the first jewellery tools I purchased in 2002 and there still very much in working order. Ask the tool supplier if they will offer a discount for tools if you are buying a beginners set. As you progress you can add to your tools as and when you need them.

  1. Tool box
  2. Safety goggles
  3. Scriber
  4. Parallel pliers smooth jaw 5 inches
  5. Half round pliers
  6. Round nose pliers
  7. Flat pliers
  8. Shears for cutting solder
  9. Needle files (three-square, square round, flat, crossing, barrette)
  10. Hand files (half round (cut 2), sage leaf/crossing (cut 2), flat (cut 2)) and handles
  11. Soldering block
  12. Borax brush/cone/dish (or auflux liquid and dish)
  13. Eclipse saw frame
  14. Saw blades (2/0 for beginners)
  15. Pair of dividers
  16. Steel ruler
  17. Spring gauge or vernier gauge
  18. Steel tweezers
  19. Emery paper (one sheet of each 240, 500, 1200, 2000)

Photos courtesy of HSWalsh

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parallel pliers

parallel pliers

saw frame

saw frame

dividers

dividers

My recommended suppliers of quality jewellery tools:

http://www.cooksongold.com

http://www.hswalsh.com

http://www.rashbel.com

Being able to work with precious metals and make beautiful things is very satisfying. If you have any questions about what tools to get please get in contact with me here or read about the jewellery making courses we offer here.

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