Summer Solstice Inspiration
Litha on the Isle of Wight Early Sunday morning on the 21st June 2020, I went to Lake on the East coast of the Isle of Wight to view the sunrise on the morning after the solstice. I drove in … Read More
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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 lines and swirling … Read More
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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 wild weather to come. … Read More
Artist Collaboration
A Collaboration of British Artists 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 … Read More
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Ocean Waves Pendant WIPs
Ocean Waves Pendant WIPs Contemporary Jewellery Design from the Isle of Wight Inspired by the rolling waves on the shores of the Isle of Wight, my ‘Ocean Waves’ pendant features jadeite and amazonite gemstone beads. With lashings of oxidised copper … Read More
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Whimsical Rain Cloud Decor
My latest weather inspired design is the mighty ‘Storm Cloud Suncatcher’. This piece is inspired by beautiful black skies and torrential rain. I may be the only one out there to have a passion for rain, as I find my … Read More
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Wirework Exhibition in Ryde
Visit Ryde on the Isle of Wight for some artisan goodness! For a three month duration from May 2018 to August 2018, the wire-work designs by Earth Balance Craft were on display at The People’s Gallery on the High … Read More
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Ocean Waves Collection
My ocean waves collection of wire work designs has grown and I do admit to being an ocean obsessed artist. Here are just a few of my sea shore pieces inspired by living on the Isle of Wight and the … Read More
Studio on the Isle of Wight
The Earth Balance Craft studio is located on the beautiful Isle of Wight, home of some of the finest English sunshine there is, gorgeous woodland, rolling hills, fresh sea air and golden sandy beaches. I am delighted to be here … Read More
The Beauty of Patination
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
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
