When I first heard the theme of 'Maps' for this year's Guild of Enamellers' conference, I wasn't sure it was for me! Maps and I do not have a happy relationship. All this squiggly lines that … [Read more...]
Jyppy the Dog – Pet Portrait in Enamel
23/02/2017 by
I have been experimenting recently with enamel pictures of Jyppy my dog. This one measures 12 cm square and is shown next to the original photograph. It is on copper and uses a variety of techniques … [Read more...]
Dragonfly Pendant Commission
15/01/2017 by
Before Christmas I was very excited to be asked to design and make a silver and enamel Dragonfly Pendant. I worked with the client over several months to produce the eventual design. It is always a … [Read more...]
Silver Tuesday Jewellery Class
19/12/2016 by
I have been running this Jewellery Class on a Tuesday evening for the past twelve years. It used to be part of CALAT but when they ceased offering practical classes like this I was able to buy all the … [Read more...]
What’s on My Bench – Gypsy Settings
25/09/2016 by
Gypsy setting or flush setting is something I have been promising my students for ages and have only now got around to. I began by doing some research on my iPad and found this excellent tutorial on … [Read more...]
Jyp’s Jewels – Ralphs Cross Cufflink Commission
19/05/2016 by
Introducing Jyp the dog, my faithful Workshop Apprentice and Chief Watch Dog. This year, following on from my occasional Blog Post series, ‘Jyp’s Jewels’ I have decided to make him a regular feature. … [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...]
Jyp’s Jewels – Ladybird Magic Carpet Pendant
17/01/2016 by
Introducing Jyp the dog, my faithful Workshop Apprentice and Chief Watch Dog. This year, following on from my occasional Blog Post series, 'Jyp's Jewels' I have decided to make him a monthly feature. … [Read more...]
Pets on Jewellery
04/11/2015 by
I have been working on a new idea. Cufflinks for my husband with our dog Jyp on. They are cloisonne enamel on fine silver, set in hallmarked sterling silver cufflinks and they measure 14 mm in … [Read more...]
Folksy Shop Update
05/07/2015 by
I have just been updating My Folksy shop with some great new pieces. check it out and let me know what you think. Keep checking back because I will be adding more items over the next few days. … [Read more...]
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