My Silver Jewellery
Using simple techniques I love to create jewellery which is more than a decorative piece. I've a;llways been fascinated by how jewellery in other cultures can be an amulet or charm for magic or protection. My mixed treasure necklaces have been inspired by this thought as well as by little collections i make from my beachcombing booty.
I also like my jewellery to respond in some way to being worn, usually by tinkling or catching the light as it moves, or by being tactile so drawing the wearer to touch it. I think this is especially important with necklaces as we cant see them when were wearing them! Mostly I make jewellery I'd like to wear myself.
My Plastic Jewellery
I make these from plastic bottles I find on the beaches as well as from a recycling center where they'd otherwise be turned into things like carpets!
Each shape is cut out individually by hand so no two necklaces turn out the same, so colours will vary! almost every colour combination is possible but please be aware that purple is very rare! (Donations gratefully recieved)
The 'Nurdle' necklaces are made from tiny plastic grains (Nurdles) which are the start of everything made from plastic. they are transported by sea and are easily spilled - Our beaches in cornwall are full of them. They cause huge damage to our sea life as they are mistaken for fish eggs and eaten.