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Summer Solstice Inspiration

21/06/2020 by Nicola

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

Copper

Gemstone Dewdrops

23/06/2019 by Nicola

Gemstone Dewdrops 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, … Read More

Dolphin Suncatcher WIPs

17/06/2019 by Nicola

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

Storm Clouds Rolling In

10/05/2019 by Nicola

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

Wire Work Pendant WIPs

28/01/2019 by Nicola

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

Whimsical Rain Cloud Decor

31/10/2018 by Nicola

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, … Read More

Ocean Waves Earrings WIPS

07/12/2017 by Nicola

Ocean Waves Earrings WIPS 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 … Read More

Ocean Waves Collection

22/06/2017 by Nicola

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

Creative April Showers

12/04/2017 by Nicola

Creative April Showers 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 … Read More

Ocean Waves Suncatcher WIPs

30/03/2017 by Nicola

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

Rivers Edge Dragonfly Suncatcher WIPS

25/02/2017 by Nicola

Rivers Edge Dragonfly Suncatcher WIPS Imagine a warm summers day, walking by a river and the sight of dragonflies and river darters buzzing around the water. This artisan suncatcher features a rich and vibrant red and orange dragonfly, framed with … Read More

Rainy Days Suncatcher in Motion

01/02/2017 by Nicola

Rainy Days Suncatcher in Motion Here’s my Rainy Days suncatcher in motion, with 7 droplets that have two kinetic parts, allowing the design to sway with gentle wibbly wobbly movement. The hanging rain droplets also love a good twinkle! This … Read More