Summer Solstice Inspiration
Summer Solstice Inspiration Celebrating 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 … Read More
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Dolphin Suncatcher WIPs
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
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Wire Work Pendant WIPs
Wire Work Pendant WIPs Contemporary Jewellery Design Inspired by the rolling waves on the shores of the Isle of Wight, my ‘Ocean Waves’ and ‘Sea Lavender’ pendant features gemstone beads. With lashings of oxidised copper wire work and a soothing … Read More
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Ocean Waves Collection
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 … Read More
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Ocean Waves Suncatcher WIPs
Ocean Waves Suncatcher WIPs Here’s a look into my copper wire work process making this large framed ocean waves hanging window decoration. Three waves are adorned with watery gemstones and glass beads, capturing the colour palette of the sea from … Read More
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By the Sea Bookmark WIPs
By the Sea Bookmark WIPs A series of work in progress photographs showing my process for my ‘My Heart Sleeps By the Sea’ hand stamped copper bookmark. The design combines rustic copper metal sheet, with a natural leather thong and … 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
