Here’s a (very) brief insight into one of the processes I use painting up aluminium with inks, dipping in dyes, sealing by boiling and finally a small bangle made from the sheet. Some processes have been missed out as the footage wasn’t clear… I am working on my filming techniques.

https://youtube.com/shorts/LpMjpc5L9Es?feature=share
 
#paintingaluminium #aluminiumjewellery #colourfuljewellery #jewellerymaking #craft #dyeingaluminium

​I’m unashamedly jumping on the pink Barbie bandwagon. It’s a cheerful and playful colour that seems to go with everything and there are so many shades… shocking pink, piggy pink, pepto bismal pink, coral pink, fandango pink and other shades of pink I’ve never heard of!

#pinkjewellery #pinkearrings #pinkbracelet #colourfuljewellery #statementjewellery #vcj #largepinkearrings #spiralpinkearrings #pinkbangle #pinkstatement #pinkcuff #pinkring

Mixing, matching and generally playing with colour combinations. It's easy to put together a few pieces that complement each other without being overbearing. They also look great combined with more traditional jewellery and add a pop of colour. I've put a few ideas together which I think look good together and if you'd like to see pieces side by side please get in touch.
#mixandmatchjewellery #colourfuljewellery #statementcuffbracelet #colourfulearrings #lightweightearrings #adjustablebracelet #summerjewellery

In the past I haven't made many stud earrings as I thought that you can't see much of the design and colour but I've had a few commissions recently so I thought I would make a few more. I'd love to know what you think. These pretty little things are approximate 7mm width/diameter are now available in the online shop. The front is anodised aluminium and the fittings are made from sterling silver. £35 each. 
#studearrings #bluegreenstudearrings #brightpinkstudearrings #goldredpurple stud earrings #colourfulstudearrings

Ta da!

A few weeks ago @atworkgalleries set a recycled parcel challenge where we were sent items destined for landfill and tasked to make a piece of jewellery. There was a fair bit of anticipation and fretting when I opened the parcel to find a pair of flip flops and wobbly plastic moulds... even Sidekick-Sookie-Spaniel was a little biscomdobulated*. But once I started it was a really enjoyable challenge... and there were some challenges! It's certainly opened my eyes to casually throwing things away which could be turned into something creative and hopefully pretty 😉 To me this necklace screams "SUMMER" which I suspect we're all looking forward to as I look out of the window at steady drizzly rain. (I wonder if it floats 🤔) This Friday we're having a webinar to chat about our creations and experiences and I can't wait to see what the others have made!

*discombobulated

#recycledparcelschallenge #reducereusereinspire #atworkgallery #recylcednecklace #recycledjewellery #recycledearrings #colourfuljewellery #summerjewellery #statementnecklace #statementearrings #springerspaniel #workshopdog

A couple of pieces from a new “Skyscape” collection I’ve started working on. I love the way the zappy blue streak stands out from the pinks, oranges and reds
 
#colourfuljewellery #sky #cuffbracelet #widebracelet #bluestreak
​ #anodisedaluminiumjewellery #handpaintedjewellery #spiralearrings 

(37) Recycled jewellery challenge - work in progress! - YouTube or click on the image to see the video

Work in progress ! Work has begun on the @atworkgalleries recycled jewellery challenge sawing out some shapes and smoothing down the edges which created a lot of flip flop dust! I’ve got an idea of what I’m going to do but it’s working out how to fix them together which isn’t going to be as easy as I hoped. Thinking cap is on 🤔

#recycledjewellery #recycledjewellerychallenge #flipflops #colourfuljewellery #reduce #reuse #reinspire

It's the most wonderful time of the year... I've picked out some wonderful warm wintery colours for the festive season. Bracelets, earrings, rings, brooches and necklaces in golds, greens, reds and purples. Add a splash of colour to your Christmas look! #festivejewellery #warmcolours #colourfuljewellery #cuffbracelet #statementjewellery # #sprialearrings #womensgift #giftidea #anodisedaluminiumjewellery #anodisedaluminium #handmadegift #handmadejewellery #artjewellery

Time's flying by with just under 2 weeks to go until the @sparklefestivefair at the stunning @landmarkartscentre in Teddington, south west London. As well as all the gorgeous arts and crafts there's independent food stalls with lots of delicious treats. I might treat myself to a mulled wine and mince pie at the late night opening on Friday... Christmas is definitely coming! Two for one with this flyer!

#festivefair #teddingtonlocal #christmasjewellery #christmasgifts #colourfuljewellery #craftfair #christmasfair #sparklejewellery #landmarkartscentre #gettingfestive #241 #twoforone