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Tamsin Francesca

Combining traditional goldsmithing with textile skills and miniature sculpture.

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Tamsin Francesca is a fine jeweller who combines traditional goldsmithing with textile skills and miniature sculpture to create her own unique narrative.

“I am interested in the qualities of the metal I use, which is predominantly silver and gold. It’s amazing how far it can be pushed, and remain strong. I use many techniques, from casting to forging to crochet and lacemaking, always in solid precious metal. The wires I use for the textile work are 0.2mm so my tool box goes from a 0.6mm crochet hook to large saws (for a jeweller) and acid baths and fire – it’s a fun way to work!”

Pursuing a love of textiles, Tamsin started her career as a costume designer for theatre and film. After a career shift into jewellery she trained as a goldsmith in Hatton Garden, and whilst researching techniques discovered renowned lace makers in her family history.

“I thought that was a tradition that should continue, so I taught myself to make lace and gradually adapted the skill into the metalwork I do today. My ancestor has work in the permanent collection at the V&A, and having exhibited there myself, it’s a real link to my family’s craft”

Tamsin Francesca is also a passionate and active conservationist, and recently created the new Cobnut Collection. This features a family of tiny sleeping dormice, sculpted by hand and only 6mm tall, cast into silver and gold. Each piece from this collection gives 10% to UK wildlife conservation.

“I want my craft to have a positive impact, but do so beautifully. I use recycled metals wherever I can, without ever compromising on the quality of the material.” It is central to the ethos of Tamsin’s working practice to be able to give something back.”

info@tamsinfrancesca.co.uk
www.tamsinfrancesca.co.uk

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