19 BRAND SPANKING NEW THE BETTS GROUP In the world of jewellery, few names carry the quiet prestige and enduring trust of Betts Metal Sales. As part of the distinguished Betts Group, a family enterprise founded in 1760, the company represents more than two and a half centuries of expertise, stewardship, and unwavering commitment to the precious metals trade. Through nine generations, Betts has shaped the industry’s landscape—adapting, expanding, and leading with a level of integrity that has become its hallmark. Today, Betts Metal Sales continues this legacy with the introduction of the SciAps X-5 Handheld Precious Metal Analyser, a modern instrument crafted for jewellers who insist on precision. Marrying advanced X-ray technology with a graceful ergonomic profile, the X-5 XRF delivers rapid, dependable analysis of gold, silver, platinum, and palladium. Its re-engineered internal design reflects the same pursuit of excellence that defines the Betts name. What sets Betts Metal Sales apart is its rare blend of heritage and forward-thinking vision. The company remains a guiding force for jewellers—offering not only products, but partnership, expertise, and a genuine commitment to elevating the craft. With the SciAps X-5 XRF, Betts Metal Sales once again demonstrates why it remains one of the jewellery industry’s most respected and enduring leaders. +44 (0)121 233 2413 www.bettsmetalsales.com BATSFORD Learn sashiko, the timeless Japanese form of decorative stitch repair, to mend your clothes, bedsheets and more, with Mending with Sashiko: The Japanese Art of Visible Repair by Takao Momiyama and Kerstin Neumüller. The Japanese sewing technique sashiko involves simple stitches that have traditionally been used to mend clothes and textiles in more or less advanced patterns. In Mending with Sashiko you’ll learn to mend shirts, jeans and socks with inspiration from different sashiko techniques such as hitomezashi and moyozashi. You will also learn how to sew a bodoko – a type of Japanese patchwork quilt to hang on the wall or use as a blanket. Secondly, this March, Batsford will welcome Stitch Tokyo by Yumi Hoops. Learn how to recreate adorable embroidered scenes of Tokyo and other iconic Japanese motifs with this colourful, fun and practical book. In Stitch Tokyo, embroidery artist Yumi Hoops shows you how to create Japanese-inspired embroidered masterpieces, explaining the techniques and methods that can help to transform your embroidery into unique works of art. Yumi Hoops’s quirky signature style incorporates 3D elements in her embroidery, such as mini LEDs and beads, creating colourful pieces of embroidery. This book contains 15 charming projects, each accompanied by easy-to-follow explanations of the materials, tools, stitches and processes involved. sales@batsfordbooks.com www.batsfordbooks.com
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