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The Vernier Scale – Precision Through the Centuries

Discover the history of the Vernier scale, from Pierre Vernier’s 1631 invention to the digital calipers used in handmade jewellery today.

Handcrafted Elegance and Christmas Nostalgia

Claire Howard

November 3, 2024

A very handmade christmas

Sparkly Christmas Plans

Claire Howard

November 3, 2024

How I am spending the run up to Christmas 2025

Once Upon a Button

Claire Howard

October 21, 2024

Simply Textured

Claire Howard

October 13, 2024

Whether its holding a hammer or using my rolling mill, adding texture to a piece of silver is a really satisfying part of my jewellery making process.

Opal - The October birthstone

Claire Howard

October 7, 2024

Love Fakenham

Claire Howard

September 23, 2024

Jewellery and Politics

Claire Howard

September 15, 2024

Margaret Thatcher's jewellery choices which made a statement

Elizabeth Taylor's Jewellery Box

Claire Howard

August 26, 2024

First Fortnight of my shop

Claire Howard

July 29, 2024

Normal for Norfolk

Claire Howard

July 21, 2024

Coming soon....

Claire Howard

July 14, 2024

Modern Technology and Jewellery Making

Claire Howard

July 14, 2024

CAD and the creative process

Sparkle and Sport!

Claire Howard

June 17, 2024

A weekend of playing in the sand!

Claire Howard

June 10, 2024

Top 5.... reasons to craft

Claire Howard

May 27, 2024