About Me
Gypsy left home at 15 and moved to Canada. She has lived in 4 different continents and travelled extensively throughout her life. She studied Astrology (at the faculty of Astrological Studies – London), taught herself how to read Tarot and studied how to channel (at the college of Psychic Studies – Islington, London). Hence the name Gypsy.
She started making Jewellery at 7 and was selling her work in her neighbour’s shop at 8! She rediscovered her love of the craft in 2006 after losing her father. It has been an intense passion for her ever since.
Gypsy has healed herself and found immense solace by spending time alone in nature; her work reflects this deep appreciation and connection.
The techniques I Can Teach:
- Argentium Silver
- Enamelling (Etching, Cloisonne, Basse Taille, Plique-a-Jour, Opaque and Transparent Enamels)
- Keumboo (Gold on Silver)
- Reticulation
- Mokume Gane (Woodgrain affect)
- Stone setting, various but my favourite is Flush. (Tension, Tube, Bezel and basic Prong)
- Introduction to Soldering: Sweat, Pick, using Paste etc.
- Finishing Jewellery: Clean-Up, using Emery sticks, Carborundum based tools and Polishing.
- Soldering Earring Posts and Hardening.
- Making a Ring: Wire and Wide band.
- Making a Cuff/Bangle.
- Designing Necklace Catches.
