I am very excited to be joining in this challenge with other jewellery artists around the world. It is a wonderful opportunity to explore new designs, challenge myself with new techniques and to … [Read more...]
New Enamelling Class
28/04/2016 by
I am really excited to announce that I am planning to start a new Enamelling Class using facilities at a local school. It will be for 8-10 people, no experience necessary. Message me if you would like … [Read more...]
April ‘Critter of the Month’ 2015
30/04/2015 by
Two new Dragonfly pendants for this month. They are both enamel on silver and hang on a leather thong. One is cloisonné enamel and the other has painted under-glaze details. Hope you like them. … [Read more...]
Getting Started and the Design Process
16/03/2015 by
This morning's blog post by Grace Marshall http://grace-marshall.com/starting-badly/ really resonated with me and I have to share it because it is a problem familiar to most artists and designers. I … [Read more...]
January ‘Critter of the Month’ 2015
16/02/2015 by
Happy New Year! A little late I know but there has been a lot happening to keep me busy! I had some serious health problems at the end of last year which has taken some time to recover from. One thing … [Read more...]
New Ammonite ‘Fossil’ Pendants
24/06/2014 by
I have been working on some new 'statement' Ammonite 'Fossil' necklaces that I would like to share with you. The enamels have been created using Sgraffitto techniques. They are all on copper and I … [Read more...]
Cloisonné Enamel – The Making of my New Magic Carpet Pendant
07/02/2014 by
Cloisonné Enamel - The Making of my New Magic Carpet Pendant Cloisonné enamel is where fine wires are embedded in the enamel to create the design. There are a lot of different stages involved in … [Read more...]
Critter of the Month = November 2013
01/01/2014 by
Here is my Critter of the Month for November 2013. He is a Horse Head brooch and the picture shows him with the page in my Technical notebook where I colour tested suitable enamels. He is … [Read more...]
Critter of the Month – May 2013
18/06/2013 by
Here is 'Tweet', a little late but he took a while to finish. He is sgraffito enamel on copper in a sterling silver surround, on a silver chain with little silver wire feet. The back is textured in … [Read more...]
Thursday Tip – Making a Cutting Template
18/04/2013 by
Thursday Tip Welcome to the latest in a series of articles to do with enamelling and making jewellery. I hope you find them useful. I am writing about issues and problems I have experienced (and … [Read more...]
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