Online Shop
Purchasing work from the Smiddy
The Online Shop presents a selection of work connected to the Smiddy, available to purchase online.
Items offered through the shop reflect care for material, process, and making. Availability is shaped by the rhythms of practice rather than continuous production.
Purchasing through the shop supports the wider life of the Smiddy, including learning, residencies, and community activity.
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Banff Pebble Pendant
A pebble from the Banff coastline, cast in silver and made by hand at Smiddy Banff.
Each pendant begins as a pebble found along the Banff shore and is cast directly into silver using sand casting. It’s a slow, hands-on process, so no two pieces are ever the same.
For some, it’s a reminder of home. For others, a memory of time spent here.
Details
Solid silver pendant (approx. 3g)
Cast directly from Banff beach pebbles
Made by hand at Smiddy Banff
Each piece is unique in shape and surface
Supplied on a sterling silver chain
The First 100
The first 100 pendants made at Smiddy Banff are marked with our anvil stamp, alongside a small ‘C’, the Roman numeral for 100.
Each piece comes with a postcard explaining the story behind the pendant and its marking.
Delivery
The first 100 pendants are being made to order at Smiddy Banff as part of this initial release.
Orders will begin dispatching within 4 weeks. You’ll receive an update once your piece is ready to send.
The Story
Smiddy Banff was established in 2018 with the aim of bringing silversmithing and jewellery making back to North-East Scotland. From the beginning, the intention has been not just to teach, but to reconnect with Banff’s history of making and to begin building something that can carry forward.
The Banff Pebble Pendant is the first step in that.
Each piece begins as a pebble found along the Banff coastline and is cast directly into silver using sand casting, a slow and hands-on process where every piece is made individually. Because of this, no two pendants are ever the same. Each carries its own surface, its own shape, and its own quiet character.
For some, it will hold a sense of home. For others, a memory of time spent here.
This is where we start. A small object, made with care, carrying both place and intention.
A small piece of Banff to keep with you.
The wait is over, the book you have all been holding on for is OUT NOW!
Yes, Stone Setting by our Director and Co-founder, Scott McIntyre is available for you to buy! Woo hoo!
“Stone setting can often appear mysterious and impossible: an ancient craft used to hold beautiful gems secure in the most elegant of designs. This practical book explains the techniques of the Master Stone Setter in an accessible and encouraging style”
The manual is written in an informal way which allows the reader to remain focused and engaged while learning new techniques taught by a Master Goldsmith and Setter. Each chapter is clear and concise, with step by step instructions on each method, helping you to understand how to set without being bamboozled by technical jargon or end up bored by too much information.
The manual is also packed full of incredible examples of each technique, not only by Scott himself but other leading jewellers, too. Look out for contributions by Angela O’Keefe, ASRJWLS, Baroque Jewellery, Katie Lees, Korus Design, Lado’s Jewellery Studio, Marc Lange, Maud Traon, McCaul Goldsmiths', Murazzo, Oxx Jewellery, Peter Gilroy, Polly Wales, Ryan Nelson, Shimell & Madden, Shivani, Stefanie Verhoef and William White. What a list!
Please note that for every sale of this book, we will donate 25% of profits to Tiny Changes.
Founded in memory of Scott Hutchison, the mental health charity was set up as a community of tiny change makers, working together to help young minds feel better.
As you know, keeping good a good mind and looking after your mental health is incredibly important to us at Vanilla Ink. Not only will you become a better jeweller for this purchase, but you’ll also be helping out vulnerable people to get the help they most desperately need : )
Happy setting!
You can choose if you would like your copy posted to you or simply email us to arrange collection from our studios!
Please allow a few days for postage, it’s easier for us to send in batches
For international shipping, choose ‘Special Delivery’
“There is light but there’s a tunnel to crawl through. There is love but misery loves you. We’ve still got hope so I think we’ll be fine”
For the indecisive or the unknown! The Smiddy Gift Voucher can be redeemed against any jewellery/silversmithing class at The Smiddy Banff.
Purchasing this digital gift card creates a unique code. The gift card recipient can enter this code at checkout to subtract the gift card value from their order total.
Our classes are held at The Smiddy, Old Market Place, Banff. Aberdeenshire. AB45 1GE
Vouchers can not be used in conjunction with any other offer and are valid for 6 months from date of purchase.
How the shop works
The Online Shop is updated periodically rather than continuously.
Some items are available in small quantities. Others may be one-off pieces. Once an item is sold, it may not be repeated.
Product pages include details about materials, making process, and pricing, where relevant.
Relationship to exhibitions
Some exhibitions include work for sale, either in the gallery or online.
Where this is the case, it will be clearly indicated within the exhibition information. Exhibition sales and Online Shop listings are managed separately, and availability may differ between the two.
For information about current exhibitions, please see the Exhibitions page.
Supporting the Smiddy through purchase
Income from the Online Shop contributes to the sustainability of the Smiddy.
Purchases help support:
Care for shared tools and equipment
The continuation of learning and residency programmes
Community and access-led activity
Local makers
Sales are approached thoughtfully, without pressure or expectation.
Seeing work in person
If you would like to see work in person, exhibitions and gallery activity are open during advertised opening times.
For practical visiting information, please see Visit.