Inspired by misty morning forest walks where dew droplets cling to the trees. Natural gemstone beads make the perfect dew drop. I use a variety of watery beads in my designs, in particular I am fond of; labradorite, prehnite, rainbow … Read More
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
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
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 wire work and a … Read More
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
This Thursday evening, the 26 July at 8pm, you will find me and a variety of British artists and designers in the ‘Seven Seas’ showcase. Featuring an array of oceanic, beach and nautical themed designs, from hand-made jewellery to bookmarks, … Read More
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
A Sea Foam Palette with Spiralling Contours This beautiful pair of earrings are inspired by the crashing waves of the aqua ocean on the shores of the Isle of Wight, designer Nicola’s home. The copper wire is wrapped with the … Read More
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
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
I love everything rain! I am truly a water baby, so whether it is the ocean, rivers, streams, lakes, ponds, rain, puddles and so on, I am constantly inspired by all things watery. Many of my copper wire-work designs use … Read More
Always Dreaming of the Ocean 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 … Read More
