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What a perfectly awesome way to start the week! My silver diploma certificate arrived and it certainly makes me happy 🥰 which happens to be today's @kernowcraft prompt! 💓 . . Congratulations to all my course mates and all the best of luck to the new silver diploma students. You can do this!! 🥰 . . . . #kernowcraftchallenge #fantasychicaccessories #feelingecstatic😍 #jewellersacademy #diplomainsilverjewellery #taskcompleted✌ (at Malta) https://www.instagram.com/p/CVKRc4SsA7u/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Practising and testing out orthographic design and 3D models for term 2 😁 . . The model was fiddly but I needed it to get the side view for my design. Worked out okay I think 😅 . . I used to love drawing when I was younger but haven't actually drawn anything spectacular in a couple of decades 😂 . . I now have some crescent shaped rainbow moonstone cabochons on their way so I can bring this design to life later on ❤️ can't wait till they arrive!! . . . . #orthographicdesign #jewellerywithfantasychic #jewellersofmalta🇲🇹 #jewellerydesigner #designpractice #photooftheday❤️ #ringdesign💍#fantasychicaccessories #fashionstyle #jewellersofinstagram #maltesejewellerymaker #malteseofinstagram #maltesejewellers #malta🇲🇹 #handmadebusiness #jewellersacademy #diplomainsilverjewellery (at Malta) https://www.instagram.com/p/CNU1UQzFifH/?igshid=1fn17wwreom38

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Day 7 I was nominated by @shazjewellery to post 10 items of creativity in 10 days to support artists on-line #artistchallenge . No explanation of the piece, just something creative. Today I am nominating @princessfoldingfan Side note: Please feel free to respectfully decline if you have been already asked or just don’t like challenges? . . . . #jewellersofmalta🇲🇹 #silversmithingandjewellery #fantasychicaccessories #handmadebusiness #handmadejewellery #maltesebusiness #diplomainsilverjewellery #jewellersacademy #jewellerywithfantasychic #malteseofinstagram #instawednesday #wednesdayvibes (at Malta) https://www.instagram.com/p/CMzwQvAFpxD/?igshid=ohgmxgiasm0a

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Yayyy finally managed to do the domed lid today for the trinket box. And I also finally managed the inner ring in the bottom. I finished off the day by cutting out a cute butterfly which will go on top of my box. 😍 . . All I need to do now is file those edges, attach butterfly, sand and polish the box. This was definitely a challenge this term. I'm hoping to finish this tomorrow 😁 . . Then I need to redo the orthographic design and fill in the commission forms for this term before sending everything off 🥰 . . I think most of us at the course had a difficult time this term overall. Lots of us fell behind due to some reason or another and things just didn't work out the way we wanted them too but we'll all get there together 🥰 . . . . #photooftheday❤️ #instagram #handmadebusiness #handmadejewellery #handmadewithlove #handmademalta #jewellersofmalta🇲🇹 #jewellerycourse #diplomainsilverjewellery #jewellerywithfantasychic #jewellersacademy #havingthebesttimeever❤️ #fantasychicaccessories #maltesebusiness #malta🇲🇹 #maltesejewellerymaker #shopsmallbusinesseu #shoplocalmalta #shopsmallbusiness (at Malta) https://www.instagram.com/p/CMiezTMFc5G/?igshid=1n41u7kzxw2ml

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Silver and gold stacker rings finished for week 10 of term 2 of the @jewellersacademy diploma in silver jewellery course 🥰 . . The tube setting is not really up to standard and it gave me a lot of trouble to solder it to the ring shank but I somehow managed and after polishing they look so pretty 😍 . . Still got the trinket box to finish. Just waiting for TNT to decode to deliver my package at some point since it's already been in Malta since Wednesday!! This Brexit issue has caused too many problems with deliveries/shipping (not just covid)! 😤 . . Anyway, I really learned a lot this term and it's flown by so quickly! I'm going to be so sad when this ends 😭 but at least I have another Diploma coming up in September 😁 so bring it on! . . . . #jewellersacademy #diplomainsilverjewellery #jewellersofmalta🇲🇹 #jewellerycourse #jewellerywithfantasychic #jewellerystudent #photooftheday❤️ #sundayvibes #sundayphoto #sundayfunday #instasundays #instaphoto #instasmallbusiness #smallbusinesssupport #maltesebusiness #maltesejewellers #malta🇲🇹 #handmadebusiness #handmadejewellery #handmadewithlove #handmademalta #silverandgold #stackerrings (at Malta) https://www.instagram.com/p/CMZIgy4FSdH/?igshid=1lyc8lpf6ykgj

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The domed part of the trinket box which turned into a disaster! 😂 . . As you can see, my first attempt turned out quite well (especially after mucking around trying to find domed surfaces to dome my piece properly - ended up using the toilet door knob! 😂). . . So yes, now it only needed a big of tweaking to make sure the solder went round entirely. . . I tried to push the edges of the dome down and then had the brilliant idea to gently hammer the edges down. Bad idea! I distorted the ring 😅 . . I thought oh well I will be able to fix it later after resoldering. I started heating up the piece again to get the solder all around and literally just NOW I remembered that I was supposed to add flux again, which I didn't... . . So what happened next you say? The solder seems to have disappeared completely 😂 I basically ruined the piece and I'm now waiting for a Cooksongold order for an additional brass doming block with wider and shallower domes to attempt a second lid which will possibly turn out better this time. . . I'll definitely keep you posted with the outcome. But yeah, this course is never boring! . . . #storytime❤️ #storytimewithfantasychic #lovejewellery #instagram #tuesdayvibes #photooftheday❤️ #fantasychicaccessories #jewellersofmalta🇲🇹 #jewellerycourse #jewellersacademy #diplomainsilverjewellery #handmadebusiness #handmadejewellery #learningfrommistakesmade #maltesebusiness #maltesejewellerymaker #malteseofinstagram (at Malta) https://www.instagram.com/p/CMNUmL3Fe3i/?igshid=1x24bhb7n5401

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Copper strips cut out and ready for soldering into a tiny trinket box. I'm looking forward to making this 😍 hopefully it won't give me any trouble to make 😂 . . . . #lovejewellery #jewellersacademy #jewellersofmalta🇲🇹 #jewellerywithfantasychic #jewellerystudent #handmadejewellery #havingthebesttimeever❤️ #handmademalta #photooftheday❤️ #copperjewellery #solderingpractice #metalsmithing #jewellerycourse #londonjewelleryschool #diplomainsilverjewellery (at Malta) https://www.instagram.com/p/CLwyt0fl6pw/?igshid=3cwo1ag14p2t

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I did it!! After a huge slump this term, I finally managed to make and finish one of my diploma pieces! . . It's nowhere near perfect but I managed to do a half decent job. I'm especially proud of the Maltese cross I cut out on the back 🥰 . I couldn't have done this without the kindness and support of the wonderful diploma in silver jewellery community I'm a part of! The encouragement and the overall atmosphere of lifting each other up is what makes it all so much easier and wonderful. . . So yes, yay for my first finished piece from term 2!! 🎉🥳 . . . . #jewellersacademy #jewellersofmalta🇲🇹 #irregularcabochon #diplomainsilverjewellery #fantasychicaccessories #jewellerystudent #jewellerywithfantasychic #handmadejewelry #handmadejewellery #sterlingsilverpendant❤️ #cabochonsetting #smallbusinessowner #smallbusinesssupport #supportlocal #supportsmallbusiness #fortheloveoflockdown #craftyfeatures #learningisfun #learningfrommistakesmade (at Mtarfa, Malta) https://www.instagram.com/p/CKwuY8slB_B/?igshid=1gzgigqh1srsb

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First attempt at a wishbone ring. Not happy about it but it's a start! . . I can't seem to get a neat flush join to solder. First week's tasks have definitely been a piece of work! . . Any tips on how to make sure both sides are filed at good angles? . . . . #wishbone #wishbonerings #silversmithing #jewellersacademy #fantasychicaccessories #jewellerywithfantasychic #jewellerystudent #diplomainsilverjewellery #handmadejewelry #havingadifficulttime #tryingtogetbackontrack https://www.instagram.com/p/CKENGQ4lQnI/?igshid=1u7q884hxhxhu

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My goodness it's been so hard getting back into things and into a routine after the holidays! 🙄 . . I've especially been feeling so low these past few days too. I stopped making anything after the 23rd of December and pretty much let everything slide. . . Last week was our first week back in the diploma course and I was quite excited to be working with gold for the first time. We had to make a gold wedding band and a silver wishbone ring. . . I started, I failed, tried multiple times again and failed again. Quite demoralising to be fair, especially when you see your fellow course mates succeeding in the same tasks. . . Best advice though in these cases is to just set it aside, walk away and come back to it another day when you're in a better mindset and more relaxed. . . And this is where these tips come in. Whenever you're feeling bad about yourself, stop and think about things objectively. More often than not, the issue is not worth stressing about as much as you already have 😁 and just look back at what you have already achieved! . . So let this be a lesson to yourself. Never be too harsh on yourself. We learn by making mistakes and IT'S OKAY to make mistakes! . . . . #gettingbackintotheswingofthings #diplomainsilverjewellery #jewellersacademy #fantasychicaccessories #inspirationtuesday❤️ #jewellerystudent #lowdays☂️ #positivevibes #positivity #postoftheday😍 #positivethinking (at Mtarfa, Malta) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJ9eAcQM3G_/?igshid=8gjkm4wxk9xk

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My first term in the silver jewellery course ended with wax carving and although I admit it wasn't my cup of tea due to the incredible mess 😅 I'm pretty chuffed with the result of this pendant. . . I was originally trying a sugar skull out but that didn't pan out too well 😂 . . We resumed the course last week and I found it quite a challenge to get into. And the results weren't satisfactory either 🥺 will keep you posted on what I've been up to lately 😘 . . . . #jewellerywithfantasychic #jewelleryporn #jewellerylove #jewellerystudent #diplomainsilverjewellery #jewellersacademy #fantasychicaccessories #jewellersofmalta🇲🇹 #jewellersofinstagram #maltajewellerydesigner #maltajewellerymaker #waxcarvingforjewelry #waxcarving https://www.instagram.com/p/CJ5Zl2PljHM/?igshid=fp4ccqxns1dc

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I made this pendant for my mum for Christmas 🎄 😊 Clearly I need to work more on my sanding and polishing though 😅 but she loved it nonetheless 🥰 . . That's the last thing I made before Christmas and tomorrow we start Term 2 of the #diplomainsilverjewellery @jewellersacademy ❤️ cannot wait! . . . . #jewellersacademy #jewellersofmalta🇲🇹 #jewellerywithfantasychic #fantasychicaccessories #silversmithing #silverjewellery #swarovskizirconia #pendantsfornecklace #christmaspresents🎄💖 #lovejewellery😍 #instajewellery❤️ #instafantasychic #instasundays #handmadejewelry #handmadeisbest #handmadeisalwaysbetter❤️ #practisemakesperfect🥰 #flushsetting #jewellersofinstagram #maltajewellerymaker #maltajewellerydesigner #maltahandmade (at Mtarfa, Malta) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJlD_uoFpJl/?igshid=w2wbej6ol44o

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All if my term 1 pieces together. Now they've all been packed up to be sent to the UK for marking. . . What a fabulous first term that was. I've learned so much! Cannot wait to learn more in the next 2 terms 🥰 @jewellersacademy . . . . #diplomainsilverjewellery #jewellersacadamy #jewellerywithfantasychic #fantasychicaccessories #handmadebusiness #handmadeisbest #handmadejewelry #handmadeisalwaysbetter❤️ #handmademalta #maltajewellerydesigner #maltajewellerymaker #maltagram #maltasmallbusiness #malta🇲🇹 #lovejewellery😍 #jewellerystudent #metalsmithing #waxcarvingforjewelry #smallbusinesssupport #smallbusinessowners #supportingsmallbusinesseses✨ #photooftheday😍🤗 #sundaysareawesomedays❣️ #sunday #sundayjewelry https://www.instagram.com/p/CId2OoZlA1N/?igshid=it2gif7ljybj

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Slowly getting there with the kite project. Still needs a ton more sanding though! 😅 . . . . #sandingmetal #sorefingers #soremuscles #instamonday #mondaypost❤️ #lovejewelry #love #jewelleryaddict #jewelleryporn #fantasychicaccessories #mondaymood #mondayvibes #mondayjewellery #kiteproject #marryingmetals #needsworkingon #instafantasychic #diplomainsilverjewellery #jewellersacademy #learningnewskills #smallbusinessdaily https://www.instagram.com/p/CGzktPuFxmR/?igshid=pz5zjkrif1sb

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And I finally got this!! After three tries I managed to solder the cylinder together and I finally filed it down to a proper cylinder 🤩🤣😍 . . Week 3 of the @jewellersacademy diploma was tough but perseverance and lots of tips and encouragement from my tutor @barbarajewels and my fellow course mates paid off 🥰 goodness my arm is sore though! . . . . #superexcited😁 #senseofaccomplishment😁 #achievementsrock #jewellersacademy #diplomainsilverjewellery #solderingmasterclass #solderinggoals #workingwithcopper #jewelleryaddict #jewellerylove #metaljewellery #lovejewelry #instamonday #mondayvibes #soremuscles #jewellerymakinginjuries #jewelleryporn #fantasychicaccessories https://www.instagram.com/p/CGQQ_F4lX-P/?igshid=7ihf98qnalbo

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So I've cleared up my workbench and set up my Diploma tool kit according to the current set up. I'm planning on removing that shelving and setting up a pegboard where I can hang all my tools 🔨☺️ . . There was a lot of stuff! It was like Christmas in September 😁🎄 and the kits did arrive at a time when I needed something to cheer me up a bit after our family loss. . . The course started this week and I've watched the first week's videos but I have to wait until the weekend to be able to start working on the tasks! . . Can't wait really even though I am a bit hesitant since it's all new 😅 But just like the podcast says @jewellersacademy I need to feel the fear and do it anyway 🥰 . . So, fellow Diploma students, whereabouts are you currently in the first week's task? . . . . #jewelleryaddict #jewellerylove #lovejewellery✌😍 #diplomainsilverjewellery #londonjewelleryschoolonline #jewellersacademy #jewellerywithfantasychic #jewellersofinstagram #workbench #jewellersbench #fantasychicaccessories #jewellerytools #jewellersbenchsetup #tuesdayvibes #tuesdaymood #instatuesdays #tuesdaynight #photooftoday🙋 #instajewellery❤️ https://www.instagram.com/p/CFc9Ku1FJOP/?igshid=1kz70o4ld6le9