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Holly and Mistletoe WIPs

Nicola — Tue, 03 Dec 2019 12:00:15 +0000

Holly and Mistletoe WIPs Inspired by the winter solstice and season of Yule, these hanging ornaments are hand-made with copper metal wire work, gemstones and glass beads. The designs follow the familiar contours of holly and mistletoe leaves, adorned with red and white berries. Together they celebrate the heart of winter time when the earth...

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The Whispering Wild’s Adventure

Nicola — Tue, 29 Oct 2019 12:00:35 +0000

The Whispering Wild's Adventure Lucy from the Whispering Wild describes herself as "A needle sculptor creating creatures with a tale to tell and a song in their heart." And indeed she is, as well as being one of the most imaginative and exquisite nature artists I know. She captures the unseen magic of the natural...

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Spring Snow Drops

Nicola — Sun, 10 Feb 2019 09:00:39 +0000

Spring Snow Drops The British snow drop flower is a sure sign that spring is on its' way. I like to consider snow drops as a spring flower, a bit optimistic as they begin to bloom in the middle of winter, the very cold January. I am looking forward to the start of the most...

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Azure Dragonfly WIPs

Nicola — Thu, 26 Oct 2017 09:15:59 +0000

Azure Dragonfly WIPs 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 and Czech glass beads. Her frame is made with many metres of soft copper wire, shaped to...

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Celebrating Momijigari

Nicola — Fri, 22 Sep 2017 15:29:53 +0000

Celebrating Momijigari Today is the autumnal equinox, when night and day are roughly equal lengths. I am always inspired by the beautiful changing colours of the Japanese maple leaf (Momiji) as the days become cooler and damp hangs in the air. The maple leaf is steeped in Japanese tradition, with momijigari being a favourite pastime...

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Fern Frond Pendant WIPs

Nicola — Mon, 18 Sep 2017 15:13:27 +0000

Fern Frond Pendant WIPs Have a look into the copper wire work process during the making of my 'Fern Frond' women's pendant design. 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 copper wire with hammers, snips, a metal file...

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Blue Tit Suncatcher WIPs

Nicola — Mon, 24 Jul 2017 15:27:05 +0000

Blue Tit Suncatcher WIPs Celebrating the beauty of British 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 date, and was born from a love of watching birds in...

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The Green Man WIPs

Nicola — Fri, 21 Apr 2017 09:10:11 +0000

The Green Man WIPs A mammoth challenge, to make a green man decoration out of copper wire work, glass and gemstones. This design has been on my mind for a long time, yet knowing how difficult it can be to use wire-work to bring my ideas to fruition, I knew the task ahead would be...

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Brown Owl Feather WIPs

Nicola — Sun, 05 Mar 2017 18:32:29 +0000

Brown Owl Feather WIPs Inspired by my feathery friends Here's a look into my copper wire work process making a feather suncatcher. From the initial concept sketches, through the layers of wire construction, to the finished beaded piece and a video that you can follow along with. The design is embellished with a variety of...

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Meet the Artist Ruth Makes Jewellery

Nicola — Wed, 15 Feb 2017 19:26:08 +0000

Meet the Artist Ruth Makes Jewellery "My name is Ruth Sutcliffe. I live with my partner Jeremy (Jez) Coates and our cat Rusty in our ancient cottage (circa 1672) in the hills of West Yorkshire. After an employed working life of 36 years in administration for Yorkshire Water, and feeling totally disillusioned with the corporate...

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