"Return" - new sculpture made with amazing artists Jeff de Boer and Cory Barkman, commissioned by Alberta Depot, includes a large amount of recycled materials. The piece will be going on tour all over Alberta to promote recycling beverage containers.

See more about the sculpture…

Entomology 101: Beetles & Moths

In this class, students will learn everything about basic insect preparation. We will discuss harvesting and drying specimen, rehydrating dried specimen, and in class we will practice handling techniques, spreading, mounting, the nuances of posing,…

Bluerock Gallery July 16/17 - I will have chased pictures - equine, abstract, maple leaves... Bluerock has so much gorgeous artwork to lust over - and it's close to two meaderies, makes for a fabulous day-trip! Hope to see you there.

Image: "History & Industry" - detail, chased and repousséd copper plate. Christine Pedersen. 2016.…

Foldforming workshop May 7,8 in Montreal. http://www.ecoledejoaillerie.com/?page_id=2338&lang=en

Jewelry and ornaments can be called as women’s best friends. However when it comes to silver ornaments, even men can be found to use them such as in the form of rings, or chains, and so on.

The popularity of the silver jewelry has been successfully enhanced by one company – Essentials Jewelry.

The company manufactures silver ornaments and works on gemstones involving teams of highly qualified and experienced individuals. The company has its firm located in Jaipur, in…

Finally able to share a very special project from 2015 - a "golden snitch" engagement ring-box commission.

Had a really fun day doing a chasing demo at Bluerock Gallery in Black Diamond, Alberta. First vlog!

                                                                                                                 LA GUILDE CANADIENNE DES MÉTIERS D’ART

                                                                                                                 THE CANADIAN GUILD OF CRAFTS

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Conférences

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How better to start the summer than bettering your technical skills. A once in a lifetime opportunity…

Over 10+ years in the jewellery industry there is a few things I've learned about body piercing and I'm going to share a few tips in hopes that you don't end up like one of the horror stories I've seen throughout my career.

Don't Pierce Infants!

Culturally this was done so that female infants could be identified from male infants. (ears and nose) Socially this saves the parent from correcting people who mistake the gender of the…

The Alberta Craft Council has posted the on-line exhibition for the “Well In Hand” show of human/equine-inspired art.

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A ring can get stuck on your finger if you do not take it off nightly or at least every 3-6 months for proper cleaning at a jewellery store.  If you struggle to remove a ring, need soap or spit to get it off your finger it is too tight and needs to be sized up to a proper size. 

If your ring gets stuck first and foremost; do not put your fingers in your mouth.  Particles of skin, dirt, food and bacteria are on your hands and most certainly in the crevices of your ring; not…

Please use the following link
http://www.gembycarati.com/jewellery-guide-for-men/

Hello everyone,

i wanted to show you one of you last realization. I am happy of the result and would be pleased to ear your comments. This is a 18 mm tall pendant made of sterlind silver, with 1mm zirconia in pavé.

It has been made on-demand for the birth our client's nephews.…

How to have beautiful custom jewellery created for you

By Heather L. Morigeau

2014

Having custom jewellery created for you means that you will own a completely unique design, ensuring that it is well made and practical will mean your design can be passed down through the generations.

What Kind of Jewellery?

The most common type of custom jewellery is, of course, the engagement ring; this ring must be built strong in order to…