The Copper Story Using Copper in Artisan Crafts Design Nicola has a passion for using copper metal in her jewellery, decorations, mobiles, suncatchers and art. Read here about the process she uses when working with raw copper wire and sheet … Read More
The Beauty of Patination Some metals such as copper and bronze are prone to tarnishing. Over a long time chemicals form on the surface of the metal when it is exposed to the elements; air, water, rain, sulphur and carbon … Read More
Ocean and Coast Inspired Craft Designs We love water here at Earth Balance Craft and would like to share with you our artisan home craft and natural jewellery designs inspired by the oceans, rivers, lakes and coast-lines. We use copper … Read More
The Making of the Blackbird View over the making of a free-form copper wire blackbird by wire artist Nicola of Earth Balance Craft. Look through each of the stages from sketching, to wire construction of the body, tail and wings. … Read More
Playing with Wire Recently I’ve been playing with steel and titanium wire creating forest inspired designs for walls and window. Each of these domed metal hanging decorations combines Isle of Wight driftwood with wire, semi-precious gemstones and glass beads. I’m … Read More
The Making of the Penguin A Sneak Peek at the Artisan Design Process Sharing with you the work in progress sketches and photographs of my copper wire work penguin sculpture. The design is based on free-form cage styled wire-wrapping technique, … Read More
When Feathers Appear For those of you who are familiar with my artwork, you will know my love of birds and feathers. As the famous saying goes “When feathers appear loved ones are near”. Feathers, especially the little white fluffy … Read More
