When most people think of silver, they picture jewellery, coins or family heirlooms. While silver has been treasured for thousands of years as a precious metal, it also plays a vital role in many of the technologies we rely on every day. Silver is one of the most important industrial metals in the world. Thanks to its exceptional electrical conductivity, thermal conductivity and durability, it is used in everything from smartphones to solar panels. So, where exactly is silver used in modern...

A Beginner’s Guide to Soldering Silver Jewellery Soldering equipment Soldering is one of the three key skills in silversmithing. It is the process that allows jewellers to permanently join pieces of silver together using heat and silver solder. Although it can look intimidating at first, soldering quickly becomes one of the most satisfying parts of jewellery making once you understand the basics. For beginners, learning how to solder silver opens up a whole new world of creativity. It allows...

Mould used for adding texture to silver clay peices If you’ve ever dreamed of making your own silver jewellery but felt intimidated by traditional silversmithing, silver clay might just be the perfect place to begin. Creative, relaxing and surprisingly beginner-friendly, silver clay allows you to transform a soft, mouldable material into beautiful solid silver jewellery — all without years of training or specialist equipment. It really does feel a little bit magical. So, What Exactly Is...