Beyond the Craft

Shiny Secrets - A Guide to Jewellery Metals

Metals have been a cornerstone of jewellery creation for centuries, beloved for their durability, versatility, and timeless allure. The right metal can elevate a piece of jewellery, turning it into...

Shiny Secrets - A Guide to Jewellery Metals

Metals have been a cornerstone of jewellery creation for centuries, beloved for their durability, versatility, and timeless allure. The right metal can elevate a piece of jewellery, turning it into...

Electroforming: A Fusion of Science, Art, and Innovation - Blood & Daisies

Electroforming: A Fusion of Science, Art, and I...

In the world of handmade crafts, few processes combine the elements of art, chemistry, and electrical engineering as seamlessly as electroforming. This fascinating technique, often used in jewellery-making, sculpture, and...

Electroforming: A Fusion of Science, Art, and I...

In the world of handmade crafts, few processes combine the elements of art, chemistry, and electrical engineering as seamlessly as electroforming. This fascinating technique, often used in jewellery-making, sculpture, and...

The Global History and Art of Beaded Jewellery - Blood & Daisies

The Global History and Art of Beaded Jewellery

Beading, a craft as ancient as civilisation itself, traces its origins to some of the earliest human societies. Beads, crafted from materials as diverse as shell, bone, glass, and precious...

The Global History and Art of Beaded Jewellery

Beading, a craft as ancient as civilisation itself, traces its origins to some of the earliest human societies. Beads, crafted from materials as diverse as shell, bone, glass, and precious...

The Art of Crochet: A Journey Through Time - Blood & Daisies

The Art of Crochet: A Journey Through Time

Crochet, an intricate craft that weaves together cultural heritage, personal expression, and innovation, has travelled through centuries and crossed borders worldwide. While the origins of crochet remain somewhat mysterious, its...

The Art of Crochet: A Journey Through Time

Crochet, an intricate craft that weaves together cultural heritage, personal expression, and innovation, has travelled through centuries and crossed borders worldwide. While the origins of crochet remain somewhat mysterious, its...

The History of Chainmaille: From Armour to Jewellery - Blood & Daisies

The History of Chainmaille: From Armour to Jewe...

The story of chainmaille is a fascinating journey of craftsmanship and innovation, spanning centuries and continents. Born out of the need for protection in battle, chainmaille has evolved into an...

The History of Chainmaille: From Armour to Jewe...

The story of chainmaille is a fascinating journey of craftsmanship and innovation, spanning centuries and continents. Born out of the need for protection in battle, chainmaille has evolved into an...

The Global Influence of Craft Fairs and Markets - Blood & Daisies

The Global Influence of Craft Fairs and Markets

Craft fairs and markets have long been central to the fabric of human society, providing opportunities for commerce, community building, cultural exchange, and artistic expression. From the renowned artisan markets...

The Global Influence of Craft Fairs and Markets

Craft fairs and markets have long been central to the fabric of human society, providing opportunities for commerce, community building, cultural exchange, and artistic expression. From the renowned artisan markets...