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My Top 10 Jewellery Tools to Help with Dexterity, Hand Strength & Grip
We could all do with an extra pair of hands now and again. Jewellery making often requires a high level of dexterity and strength, and if...

Kim Thomson
Jun 287 min read
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Nurturing Creativity and Well-being: A Holistic Approach to Making Jewellery When You Have Dexterity Issues.
Overcoming dexterity challenges when making jewellery isn't just about physical adaptations - it's also about nurturing your creativity and overall well-being. Here's how I'm approaching this:

Kim Thomson
Jun 163 min read
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Adapting Your Craft: Tools and Techniques for Jewellers with Dexterity Challenges
I have spent my jewellery career finding adaptations to help students reach their goals. From tools that help with physical limitations to techniques for harnessing neurodiversity. Yet I haven't been showing myself the same level of empathy and flexibility. "Don't do as I do, do as I say" was a mantra I heard growing up, but it's time to take my own advice!

Kim Thomson
Jun 163 min read
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Embracing 'Bad Creativity’: How Long Covid and Aphantasia can affect Jewellery Design
As a jeweller who thrives on creative challenges, I'm excited to share my latest project - one that's as much about personal growth as it is about creating jewellery!

Kim Thomson
Jun 163 min read
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