The Argentium^® Project

In her craft based research, Kristina explores the creative potential and applications of Argentium^® Sterling Silver for jewellery and silver design. Argentium^® is a new silver alloy, which was developed at Middlesex University and which has been recognised as a significant development in the history of silver. Among its main benefits (over standard Sterling silver) are that it is fire-scale-free, that it is highly tarnish resistant, and that it can be laser welded.

Exploring the Creative Possibilities of Argentium^® Sterling Silver (2005)

In 2005, Kristina was a Researcher in Residence in the department of Applied Arts at Middlesex University where she explored the technical and creative possibilities of the new Argentium^® silver alloy. Read more...

Developing New Avenues for Silver Design (2009)

In 2008 Kristina was awarded an AHRC practice-led grant under the title "Exploring new Avenues for Silver Design using Argentium^® Sterling Silver and Laser Welding" to continue the work begun at Middlesex University. Read more...

Relevant Publications

Niedderer, K. (2009). Exploring the Concept of 'New Avenues' for Silver Design. (pending)

Niedderer, K. 2009. Sustainability of Craft as a Discipline? Making Futures Conference 2009, Plymouth, UK: Plumouth College of Art and Design. link

Niedderer, K. 2008. Developing Glass Practice through Creative Research. In S. Garfoot (ed.) GlassRoutes: From Wolverhampton to China Wolverhampton, UK: University of Wolverhampton, CADRE Publications. link

Niedderer, K., Harrison, C. & Johns, P. 2006. Exploring the Creative Possibilities of Argentium® Sterling Silver. International Design Research Society Conference WonderGround, Lisbon, Portugal: IADE. 2006. link

Further information on Argentium® Silver

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