Wow it was so good when I didn't have to cover my foot in a plastic bag, wrap it in cling film and fix it with masking tape (and the water still got in) when I have a shower. I am walking the dogs again now. Not very far - to the playing field and back, but it is progress. I was very lucky that my neighbour Angela helped out for 4 weeks.
Throughout it all I have still been making jewellery. My stepdaughter Jo has changed the look of my website for me as I am such a technophobe!
The building work is on-going. The hall, stairs and landing are nearly finished. Its all looking amazing. Only the kitchen and utility room to go now!
I did a commission for my friend Penny (see picture) a necklace and matching earrings made from silver art clay (binder burns off and you are left with pure silver). Amazing stuff. I also made a geko in sterling silver for my stepdaughter Charlotte (she has a pet geko).
I had a man from a blind company come round to measure up for a curtain for our front door and my assistant Megan grabbed his trousers and tore them! A really big tear! I was so embarrassed! She loves to grab people's trousers as they walk past. For anyone new to my blog my assistant Megan is a miniature schnauzer! See previous picture of her in my studio.
I have been busy making chain from silver wire. I made a small chain with violet pearls (picture to come next time) and haven't done anything with the larger rings yet. I did so much hammering of the rings that I now have pain in my fingers. I had better take some photos of my new stuff before the light goes or it rains.
