Inspired by maps

May 16, 2009

I have also just taken a few more beads inspired by old maps out of the kiln, freshly annealed.  I have introduced a pale blue to the black and ivory combination in the new samples, to try and give them a third level of depth.    I will have to think about this idea for […]

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Summer colours

May 16, 2009

Here are my latest batch of lovely summery beads, fresh from the kiln.  I have been making a few squared ones as well as playing around with colour combinations.  I can’t seem to escape from the blues and turquoises though, just like enamel they are always beautiful.

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Design ideas

May 16, 2009

I am starting to sort out more ideas for my ‘Inspired by Heritage’ residency at Whitby Museum.  I have been looking at pictures I have taken and sketched a few things out.  I have also made a couple of test beads attempting to capture the essence of old maps made during the travels of Whitby’s […]

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Out and about

May 13, 2009

I have had an order for a leaf twist pendant in turquoise and while I was enamelling it decided I should make another in green.  It seems like ages since I did any of this kind of thing and it was lovely to get back to the bench and work. Today I am going out […]

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Workshop at 20-21 Visual Arts, Scunthorpe

May 12, 2009

On Saturday I ran an introductory workshop in enamelling at 20-21 Visual Arts Centre in Scunthorpe.  I had a fantastic time with a really enthusiastic group of people who experimented with enamel on copper shim, wire and mesh.  Here is a picture of some of the group working.  I hope to post a few images […]

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Packing

May 2, 2009

I have spent much of the day sorting out tools and equipment for an enamelling workshop I am running next Saturday at 20-21 Visual Arts in Scunthorpe.  I have updated my file of enamelling samples and checked through and printed the handouts.  Although I do like to be organised this is a bit early, even […]

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Enamelling leaf jewellery

April 28, 2009

Today I have done some of my more usual kind of work, getting an order ready to send out.  It is nice to be able to just sit quietly and enamel (not a very good photo as I took it with my mobile phone).  I made these pendants and a few pairs of earrings to […]

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Large holed beads

April 28, 2009

I have had a busy few days trying to get back to normal (after the Guild of Enamellers annual conference) and trying to start sorting out my studio ready for North Yorkshire Open Studios in June.  I did make a few new large holed beads though a couple of days ago. I made another funny […]

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Art clay silver

April 25, 2009

I had a lovely day yesterday in the studio with Jo.  She was over from New Zealand visiting family and wanted to learn something about art clay silver.  She was very focussed about what she wanted to learn, worked hard all day and here are her lovely pieces.    Thank you Jo for letting me […]

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Blue necklace

April 21, 2009

Here is another necklace I showed at the exhibition at Guild of Enamellers annual conference a few days ago.  This one is hand made lamp worked glass beads combined with a large bead made in art clay silver and enamelled.  The tiny spacer beads are also hand made using art clay silver. Some of the […]

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