Thank you Edmund, those links are really helpful - I appreciate your help.   Caroline

Thanks Bentiron, I have paid attention to Edmund, and have just ordered the book he mentioned.  I do value his advice.  Paula, thanks for your points too.  Will make contact with you if that is OK and check out that book you mentioned. I really do appreciate everyone's input.

Hi Edmund, thanks for the info about Linda Darty's book too.  Another one for my wish list!  Now if only I can find a decent supplier of tools to the UK...

I've just had a look at the Ruth Ball book on line and it does look good and you are right, I can order it from Amazon.  Sadly I don't speak German to look at the other info you offered.  Thanks.

I have been studying jewellery making at our local adult education centre for three years, but in all that time, my lecturer refused to show me how to do enamelling and since finishing I have been unable to find a local instructer who does classes.  I have now decided that I want to try and teach myself and I know there are lots of good ...

Thanks for the advice.  Unfortunately I have found it really hard to find leaves (ended up picking the last ones in a park but the tree has now been felled) so ideally I would like a pre-made mold.  I know I have seen them advertised in Art Jewelry magazine, but I always recycle my magazines, so have no back reference.  Has anyone ...

Hi.  I'm new to the forum but have been enjoying Art Jewelry for over a year now.  I wonder if anyone can help me with a search.  I know I've seen it advertised somewhere, but I really would like to find a mold for making ginkgo leaves in silver clay. I have tried using a real leaf and using paste, but haven't had much ...