Busy, Busy, Busy.....

It is that time of year, when you look at the calender and realise that you have Christmas shows for the next couple of months and you need to make more stock.
The ceramics is taking time with pouring, painting and then glazing. However the kiln has been busy.

I have some shows where I can only sell Ceramics, others where I can take my handmade Lampwork and silver jewellery.
Thought I would show you this ring that I made a couple of weeks ago. It is now sold. It is a stunning lampwork 25mm cabochon dressed in a silver bezel setting, which has been etched on the back.

I love making large rings, there is such satisfaction in the end product. I also love making these silver and lampwork stud earrings.

I think they would make super Christmas presents.
There are some super handmade items at local shows and it is up to everyone to support the great British Artisans in everything Handmade.







Holiday over.......

 

I have spent two weeks in the Greek Islands, just reading, swimming and relaxing.It was very hot 34deg during the day but cooler in the evening.This is a picture from our balcany.

 

As I stepped off the plane when I returned home, I wished I had put on a jumper.
But now it is back to the studio and down to work.
I must stock up with my ceramics for the Autumn and Christmas fairs.
I need to get on my torch, as my jewellery stock is depleting fast. I think this years Christmas fairs I will concentrate on Vases, Jugs and bowl. The items that are practicle for the home.
As soon as I have a photo, I will post one on this blog, so keep popping back to see new items as they are done.
O'h and by the way, it's nice to be home....................... till the next holiday.



Rings and things.......

Hope you are all enjoying these few warm days that we are having, maybe we will be having a late summer after all.
I had intended to clean and tidy the house yesterday as hubby was fishing all day.
However I went to the studio and before I new it, the day had passed by with no house cleaned but.........
I did get these couple of items made.

 

The cabochone is 25mm and sparkles like a rockpool with sea coral filling it's waters. I have etched the back and dressed it in Sterling silver.







The copper and silver earrings are a couple of stunning rose silvered cab set in silver on etched copper tear drops, they hang from simple silver wires.

 

So today I must stay out of the studio and do some housework !!!!!
Or maybe I might pop out this afternoon for just half an hour :)

Dressed in Silver

Well is it the end of Summer ? or maybe we will have a nice warm Autumn.
I have been making up some jewellery and this is my Ocean Heart and large shell , now dressed in silver.

I am getting ready for the Autumn shows, which will lead into Christmas, a very busy time for me.
I love making thse Ocean themed lampwork beads and have now made some buttons that are shaped like the shells. These would look lovely on a sea themed dress or jumper.

 

Just to let you know that I will be selling the buttons in my Etsy shop as soon as I have listed them.

As for my Ceramics, that is always busy and I have loads of new jugs and Items already to decorate for the Christmas shows.

I will update again in a few weeks.





Christmas !!

Yes I did write Christmas. I have just finished Taunton Flower show and customers were buying for Christmas.
It was a good show and the weather, although showery, the sun did shine most of the time.I need to start making now for the Christmas shows as I am taking a two week break soon.
This is a very short blog as there is not much to tell you all.
I have been making a few new Beads, like shells and hearts ready to dress in silver.

I am trying to work on some different style of ocean beads, like the heart. You really need to see this one close up, the shells and sandy beach is resembled within the glass.
I will blog again when I have more to show and tell you.
Until then Happy Christmas !!

Bring home the Gold.......

With the 2012 London Olympics beginning to start and the sun shinning for our Team G.B thriving to bring home the gold, we wish them luck.
In my own family my Nephew / Godson will tomorrow be having his own golden moment, when he takes on is new wife.
It only seems like yesterday that he was a small wee thing and now he is all grown up and I will be one proud Auntie.
So I needed to make something new to go with my outfit, so started with a sterling silver handmade Etched bead, which I only broke five saw blades in the making.

Added some of my own lampwork beads with Lava beads and citron chips to make the necklace.
The earrings are lampwork cabs again made by me, with sterling silver bezel cups and as always a bit of sparkle with a crystal teardrop.

I am pleased with the way it has turned out and it matches my outfit really well.

I hope you all have a lovely weekend, where ever you are.

For any other couples getting married tomorrow I wish you........

A life of happiness  and fulfilment.

And to my own Nephew if he gets to read my blog

Be happy go have your golden moment and shine.

To our Team G.B good luck, make us proud.



Busy Busy

Yes I have been very busy, getting ready for shows, that have been cancelled owing to the weather. What a dissapointment. Axe Vale garden and craft show was rained off, so the next show will be Taunton Flower show in Somerset with my ceramics.
Any of my regular customers who missed me at the Axe Vale, very sorry but do pop in to Taunton on the first Friday and Saturday in August, I will be in the craft Tent.

Very Large Jug / Flower vase

I am also playing around with silver smithing and etching metal. I love the effect it has on different metals. Here is some copper and sterling silver that I have etched.

My Nephew is getting married in a few weeks, so I have made him a pair of sterling silver cuff links, with part of his vowes etched onto them. I am hoping he will wear them on the day.

As for my Lampwork, you must know by now, I love making Cabochons and setting them in silver. However Jenna Best set one of my cabs into this lovely silver spider pendent. Well done Jenna.

Will blog again in a few weeks.