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Wavy Flowers
It's grey, cold and gloomy in the U.K., but with somebrightly coloured wire and a selection of zingy beads,I hope to drop a ray of sunshine into your homes withthis 'WAVY FLOWER' Tutorial!It was by...
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VALENTINE'S DAY CARD IDEAS
Over the years, I have designed and hand madegreeting cards for everyoccasion using wire!In fact, many moons ago, whilst I was busy writingjewellery project books, I submitted a proposal topublish a...
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RAIN CLOUD PENDANT
Here in the U.K. we have been drenched in rain this lastfortnight! It's SO devastating to all those people whohave had their houses and business's flooded! But ...maybe ... just maybe ... if all the...
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SPRING FLOWERS
Spring is in the air!There's an emergence of blossom on the trees ...Bulbs, buds and bunnies are popping up and moresunshine is melting those gloomy days away!I am looking forward to running a day...
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INVEST IN YOUR CREATIVITY!
What unprecedented times we all live in! This corona viruspandemic is sweeping through the world creating newchallenges, circumstances, fear and uncertainty and bringingalong with it, stress, financial...
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EASTER PROJECTS
With Easter only 2 weeks away ...in the 'normal world' I would be running workshopswith Easter themes and inspiration. So, with that inmind, I wanted to share some of those projects with you,which you...
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BLOSSOM!
I am so grateful and lucky to be able to enjoy thebeautiful blossom on the trees on my daily local'lockdown' walks! The overload of marshmallow pinkand white cherry blossom, the cutest lambs prancingin...
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WIRE FEATHER
For this month's tutorial, I have chosen a feather motif.In many cultures, it represents a connection tospiritual realms: to divinity and to angels. And, becauseof the association to birds, it is also...
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MULTISTRAND NECKLACE
If you're looking for a project to use up a stash of old beads, thisone's just for you! In my case, I wanted to make something summeryand vibrant, so I picked a range of dyed Magnesite chip beads ina...
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JEWELLERY MAKER TV
As some of you may have seen, this last Monday 6th July,I was on JEWELLERY MAKER TV, showcasing lots of toolsand most importantly my Whammer hammer! I was also given5 kits to work on and from those...
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SUN PENDANTI realise that it's been a while since I've published anything here!However, I'm sure you will understand, as we've all been in'the same boat', trying to make sense and cope with the messin...
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UNBLOCKING CREATIVITY IN LOCKDOWN!I often get asked, how do I come up with new ideas for designs?And over the years, I have used a few different tactics.Each artist will find their own methods, but I...
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The Art of Simplicity
"Simplicity is the keynote of all true elegance." Coco Chanel"Simplicity is the ultimate form of sophistication." Leonardo da VinciThose two quotes resonate with me when I'm designing. The ability to...
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WIRE TREES
With environmental issues being so important,the biggest plants on our planet, namely TREES,are especially topical and special. As they produce oxygen, store carbon, stabilise soil, provide wildlife...
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MASK Tutorial
Masks have had a place in our cultural history and heritage since ancient times, specifically in Africa. They were used in ritual ceremonies to communicate to ancestral spirits. And down the ages, they...
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CARD HOLDER Tutorial
DATE FOR YOUR DIARY!!This FRIDAY 15th October at 6pm, I will be doing a 'Live' Tutorial with CHALMERS GEMS!I have been collaborating on a projectwith them, using some beautiful Selenite shaped stone...
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HOLLY LEAF NAPKIN RING tutorial
As this very strange and difficult year comes to a close and Christmas festivities go into as muchswing as they're safely allowed to ... I thoughtI would share this Holly Leaf tutorial with you!I have...
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Happy New Year Crafting!
Welcome to the New Year! With new hope and positivity!With Covid still taking centre stage, having raged around the world, plus the knowledge that it will remainwith us (albeit in a milder form) for...
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GETTING BACK TO BASICS
Wether you're just starting out on jewellery makingas a new hobby, or you need a little refreshing ...the foundational basic techniques are the mostimportant skills to build on. As such, I have...
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MOTHER'S GIFT IDEAS
I know that Mother's Day is celebrated on different days around the world and most commonly in the months of March and May. Here in the UK, it's just around the corner on Sunday 27th March! Therefore,...
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EASTER EGG TOPPERS
It's approaching Easter and the schools are breaking upfor their holidays, so I wanted to create a tutorial that the whole family could get involved in. Hence my Egg Toppers! These are just like head...
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WIRE CUFF BANGLE
Here's a lovely summer project for you to try andhopefully, this tutorial, will inspire you to create your own variation!If you already have my 'Hammered Wire Jewellery'book, you'll find a similar...
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WHY I LOVE WORKING WITH WIRE
I've always been a creative soul and fiddled with many crafts over the years, but wire work has definitely been the one that has sustained my interest and constantly fuelled my creativity!Perhaps it's...
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