Jewellery Making Blog
Kumihimo a jewellery medium steeped in history
Kumihimo: Discover the Ancient Japanese Braiding Technique Kumihimo, meaning "gathered threads" in Japanese, is a beautiful and ancient braiding art with a history that dates back over 1,300 years. Originating during the Nara period (710–794 AD), Kumihimo braids were...
Essential Tools for Beginners in Jewellery Making: Your Guide to Getting Started
If you’ve ever admired a piece of handmade jewellery and thought, “I could make that!” — you're absolutely right! Jewellery making is a rewarding craft that anyone can start with a few key tools, a bit of guidance, and plenty of inspiration. At Relax n Craft, we love...
How I curate the Relax n Craft Subscription Box
First things first! One of the most exciting aspects of curating each Relax n Craft subscription box is deciding which jewellery medium to feature. With so many fascinating techniques to explore, I aim to keep each month's box fresh and exciting by introducing a...
The Art of Crochet in Jewellery Making
When we think of crochet, our minds often wander to cozy blankets, scarves, and home decor. But did you know that crochet can be a powerful technique in creating stunning jewellery? Yes, the intricate loops and delicate stitches that define crochet can be combined...
Discover Shibori Silk Ribbon in Jewellery Making
What is Shibori Silk Ribbon and How is it Used in Jewellery Making? Shibori silk ribbon is a stunning material that has gained immense popularity among jewellery makers and textile artists. It originates from the ancient Japanese art of Shibori, a technique that...
I changed the name of my jewellery making business!
So i did a thing, I changed the name of my little business from Rocks n Chains to Relax n Craft! I can honestly say I have never been happier with my huge decision and it has reignited my passion for my business and its unlocked so many new paths for my small...
Welcome to the wonderful world of Jewellery Making
Chain maille and Tourmaline Pendant How easy is it to make jewellery? Well like all hobbies and crafts we start out at the very beginning, its a very good place to start! ( are you singing along? apologies if this now becomes an ear worm all day 🤣). Jewellery making...
Getting Started with Jewellery Making: Tools Edition
Jewellery making is such a wonderfully inclusive hobby. As long as you have the right jewellery making tools, you can make beautiful jewellery no matter your age, ability or gender. One of the best things about jewellery making is that there are so many different...
Its all about the ear rings
Ear rings are one of those pieces of jewellery that you don't need to know too much about the person you are making them for. The only question you need answering is do they have there ears pierced or not, what ever they answer you can still make them a beautiful...