About Dog Star Silver

Dog Star Silver Jewellery is designed and handmade in Belfast by me - Louisa McCartney - where I live with my husband and children. 
I love working with silver and trying new techniques, and many of my pieces are created when I'm experimenting or teaching myself something new. 

    Jewellery making was always a secret ambition of mine - as a child I was fascinated by the beads and costume jewellery my grandmother let me play with in her jewellery box, and this led to working with cold connections for many years (wire wrapping and beads).  When I finally bit the bullet and picked up a blow torch it was to learn everything I could about silver clay, followed by silversmithing classes at Belfast Met.

    It's great to mix the old-school art of traditional silversmithing with the modern twist of silver clay, to create pieces that aren’t just jewellery but a connection to our local history and heritage. Working with metal is so tactile, and I love the contrast between sleek, polished silver and a more worn, historical look when you add a patina.

    I hope you find something on the website that inspires you - whether it's an idea for some specially commissioned earrings, a one of a kind ring or a made to order pendant.  Or why not join me in my next class where you can try silver clay for yourself?

    I am registered and insured with The Guild of Jewellery Designers - gold membership number: 5897
    www.guildofjewellerydesigners.co.uk

     

     

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