With the assistance of a Horsham Rural City Council Community Grant, the Horsham Lapidary Club has acquired a new Durston rolling mill, a piece of equipment that will allow more people to participate in the fine art of silversmithing.
The mill allows smiths to roll metal into different types of sheets and wires while minimising the effort required to turn a crank, allowing people with reduced mobility to participate.
Horsham Lapidary Club provides workshops in silversmithing, enamelling and cabbing, and this piece of equipment is one less barrier to entry for those looking to explore a new hobby.
"The club has needed a mill upgrade for many years now." Horsham Lapidary Club member Selena Smith said.
"We are thankful for the grant to finally make it happen."
HRCC contributed $4100 to the purchase of the mill.
Each year, HRCC allocates funding to support community and sporting groups through its Community Grants program.
The application period for the next round of grants opens in February, and groups are encouraged to plan their applications early to maximise their chances of success.
