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Summer Solstice Inspiration

21/06/2020 by Nicola

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

Copper

Gemstone Dewdrops

23/06/2019 by Nicola

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

Dolphin Suncatcher WIPs

17/06/2019 by Nicola

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

Storm Clouds Rolling In

10/05/2019 by Nicola

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

Ocean Waves Pendant WIPs

28/01/2019 by Nicola

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

Whimsical Rain Cloud Decor

31/10/2018 by Nicola

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

Seven Seas Showcase

24/07/2018 by Nicola

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

Wirework Exhibition in Ryde

10/05/2018 by Nicola

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

Ocean Waves Earrings WIPS

07/12/2017 by Nicola

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

Ocean Waves Collection

22/06/2017 by Nicola

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

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Studio on the Isle of Wight

15/05/2017 by Nicola

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

Creative April Showers

12/04/2017 by Nicola

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