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Wildlife Suncatcher WIPs

June 4, 2018 by Nicola

My favourite British species of wildlife One of the largest most intricate pieces I have made to date is this wildlife suncatcher. Hand-made using only copper wire wrapping, adorned with semi-precious gemstones and Czech glass beads. A labour of love … Read More

Ocean Waves Earrings WIPS

December 7, 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

Azure Dragonfly WIPs

October 26, 2017 by Nicola

The Beautiful Azure Dragonfly… This sun catcher design is inspired by the ‘Azure’ damselfly, one of the British dragonfly species with bright blue green metallic colourings, she is a shimmering beauty! She is adorned with rainbow fluorite, labradorite, table-cut glass … Read More

Fern Frond Pendant WIPs

September 18, 2017 by Nicola

Here’s a look into the copper wire work process during the making of my ‘Fern Frond‘ pendant. This piece celebrates the uncurling fronds of the beautiful woodland fern plant and is adorned with Chinese Jadeite and agate semi-precious gemstones. Mix raw … Read More

Blue Tit Suncatcher WIPs

July 24, 2017 by Nicola

Celebrating the beauty of little garden birds… Here’s a look into the copper wire work process during the making of my ‘Blue Tit in Flight’ suncatcher decoration. This piece was one of the most complicated designs I have made to … Read More

The Green Man WIPs

April 21, 2017 by Nicola

The Making of the Green Man A mammoth challenge, to make a green man decoration out of copper wire and gemstones. This design has been on my mind for a long time, yet knowing how difficult it can be to … Read More

Ocean Waves Suncatcher WIPs

March 30, 2017 by Nicola

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

Bluebell Flower WIPs

March 23, 2017 by Nicola

Celebrating spring time bloom, I am in the process of making a bluebell hanging mobile, which will feature a variety of bluebell wild flowers in a cascading design. View over my timelapse video below of making one of the flowers … Read More

Brown Owl Feather WIPs

March 5, 2017 by Nicola

Inspired by my Feathery Friends Here’s a look into my copper wire work process making an 8 inch tall feather…. From the initial concept sketches, through the layers of wire construction to the finished beaded piece. The semi-precious gemstone beads … Read More

Rivers Edge Dragonfly Suncatcher WIPS

February 25, 2017 by Nicola

Bringing Nature to Life with Wire Art 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, … Read More

Riverside Butterfly Suncatcher WIPS

December 15, 2016 by Nicola

Artisan Copper Wire Work Suncatcher Sharing with you my latest wire-wrapping project, this artisan window decoration featuring a riverside butterfly with beautiful curves set inside a square frame. Hand-made with oxidised copper, agate, quartz, carnelian and crystal chip beads. I … Read More

Demoiselle Dragonfly WIPS

November 30, 2016 by Nicola

A Sparkly Gemstone Suncatcher Inspired by Nature The majority of my designs are inspired by British species of wild life, birds and animals. This suncatcher design takes inspiration from the azure metallic blue and green colours of the ‘Beautiful Demoiselle … Read More