What is metal clay? A question I asked ten years ago. Earlier this spring I had an opportunity to attend an Art Clay Silver skill up training in Japan. It was wonderful to learn new skills, while meeting old friends … Continued
How do you start making a piece of jewelry? I often hear the question, so I though I share it here. With every piece of my jewelry, I almost always start with sketching, either with pen or pencil, on my … Continued
It’s been quite a while since I contributed to a magazine so I was glad The Finnish Gem Hobbyists’ Society magazine in December published an article I co-wrote about silver clay and stones. I showed different possibilities to use ready-made … Continued
Receiving a gift is most of the time a lovely experience. However, there are rare occasions when receiving a gift might make you feel rather awkward. Perhaps you didn’t expect to get anything at that moment, or the gift was … Continued
‘Inspire’ = ‘to produce or arouse (a feeling or thought)’. What keeps you inspired? You might have a painting that always brings sunshine even on a rainy day, a favorite song that you never get tired of or you might … Continued
Helsinki is such a charming city. I’ve heard many said “It’s not too large and not too small”, but of course more than that, Helsinki is filled with vibrant places and happenings. Are you visiting Helsinki? I have a shortlist … Continued
If you are reading this post, there’s a big chance that you love silver jewelry, just like me. There is something about the beauty of silver that makes it so special. From many characters of silver, I find the smart … Continued