Metal Arts Adventures #19: Special HallowMAA Edition! London Silver Vault | Fold-forming Fall Leaves | Q&A

Whilst lurking about the Thames one dark and misty night, metalsmith & world traveler Claire Ramsey happened upon a mysterious vintage baby rattle (oooh CrEePY!!) which led her to ... the London Silver Vaults - the largest collection of antique silver in the world. Dated from 1882 the vaults were originally used to house the silver of London's wealthy elites. Join us, IF YOU DARE! Next we'll calm our frayed nerves with a demo by Anne on fold-forming fall leaves (ahhhh). But then it's BACK TO TERROR with SafETy LaST in which we'll take a playful look at home studio safety. Think it's too much trouble to put on your safety glasses? Think AGAIN! (It won't be gruesome, promise). As always, we finish up with an open discussion Q&A period so get your metal arts questions ready. Read on for photos and resource links.

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Resource links from this episode:

• How to read English/British Sterling Silver Marks: silvercollection.it.
• Official website of the London Silver Vaults: silvervaultslondon.com.
• Take a VR 360 Tour of the London Silver Vaults: youtube.com.
• Online Encyclopedia of Silver Marks, Hallmarks & Makers' Marks: 925-1000.com.
  
• Caring for your silver at the London Silver Vaults with The Royal Butler (WHAT could be more British?!?): youtube.com.
• To get us ready for the holidays, go Christmas shopping at the London Silver Vaults with The Royal Butler: youtube.com.
• Halstead article: "Jewelry Studio Safety First. Fashion Second".