August Birthstones Peridot & Chinese Jade Beautiful peridot and Chinese jade are the birthstones for August. Peridot has a vibrant lime green translucence quality and is catches sunlight very well. Chinese jade, known as jadeite is my favourite gemstone of … Read more
Dolphin Suncatcher WIPs Inspired by the beautiful dolphin, this design is handmade with lashings of spiralling copper wire work and a soft grey palette of semi-precious gemstone and Czech glass beads. Following his soft contours and gentle character with bold … Read more
Summer Foxgloves British foxgloves are the most beautiful wild flower there is. They come into flower late May and are in full bloom in June. Both a poison and a herbal medicine, the foxglove extract is used to help heart … Read more
Storm Clouds Rolling In I have a passion for creating designs that romanticise the British weather. My recent range of jewellery designs draws inspiration from storm clouds. Those dark grey clouds that look too heavy for the sky, and threaten … Read more
Artist Collaboration I have been working on a secret project, a collaboration with the very talented Tracey from Moongazey Art. We are both Hampshire artists and together we have birthed this little leaping hare pendant design. The artwork is an … Read more
Extract from Making Jewellery, issue 127 2019 – order a copy here or a digital edition here * Subscribe to Making Jewellery here * Copyright © GMC Publications Link to print edition: https://www.makingjewellery.com/portfolio/magazine/ Link to digital edition: https://pocketmags.com/making-jewellery-magazine Link to … Read more
Beautiful Peacocks Peacock facts: Peacocks are like hummingbirds and butterflies, their feathers have a crystal like structure which reflects light in a metallic and shimmery way. The tail feathers are called a ‘train’ and have 200 individual feathers each with … Read more
Spring Snow Drops The British snow drop flower is a sure sign that spring is on its’ way. I like to consider snow drops as a spring flower, a bit optimistic as they begin to bloom in the middle of … Read more
Wire Work Pendant WIPs Contemporary Jewellery Design Inspired by the rolling waves on the sea shore, my ‘Ocean Waves’ and ‘Sea Lavender’ pendant features gemstone beads. With lashings of oxidised copper wire work and a soothing spiral shape, this design … Read more
Heirloom Design BUY QUALITY – BUY ONCE – LOVE FOREVER What is Heirloom Design? It is to design a product where the whole lifetime of the piece is considered. Taking into account the following: High quality Longevity Slow consumption Repairable … Read more
Scandi Inspired Star Decoration This festive hanging decoration follows the symmetrical geometric shapes of the ‘Nordic Star’. With a familiar Scandi design, this contemporary ornament loves sunny windows and winter gardens. Hand-made with copper wire work and Czech glass beads … Read more
Wildlife Suncatcher WIPs One of the largest most intricate pieces I have made to date is this wildlife suncatcher. Hand-made using only copper wire wrapping, adorned with semi-precious gemstones and Czech glass beads. A labour of love went into the … Read more