Craftsmanship
granulation
Hannah Bedford is renowned for her work using Granulation, an ancient art form in which jewellery is adorned with fine granules of precious metal. The technique dates back over 5,000 years and designs from Etruria are particularly famous, in part due to the mysteries surrounding the process.
Complete immersion in applying and mastering granulation in its purest form, without the use of wax, is central to Hannah’s craft. Craftsmanship and preciousness combine to form jewellery with longevity – to be cherished and passed down as future heirlooms
Process
There are few true master-crafters of granulation today as it is an extremely delicate and time-intensive process. Hannah handcrafts each unique granule on a charcoal block before they are cleaned and individually applied to form her complex designs.
The bonding of these minute precious granules requires great skill and precision, a careful steady hand and, above all, patience.
Honing a craft
Hannah trained at the internationally renowned Birmingham School of Jewellery, followed by a postgraduate course at the prestigious Bishopsland Educational Trust. She has completed masterclasses in the UK and Italy and continues to further enrich and hone her craft.
Recognition
Hannah has a studio at Cockpit, which houses many of London’s finest craftspeople. Her work is featured in The Goldsmiths’ Fair, Homo Faber and Crafts Council Directory - which all champion craft excellence.
She has received awards and accolades for her craftsmanship - including a significant grant from the Goldsmiths’ Centre, The Independent's Best Engagement Ring and a Goldsmiths' Craft & Design Council Award for Fair Trade Jewellery Design.
