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Monochrome

This is my current go-to necklace.  I can wear it layered so many ways.  Longer for a tunic dress, shorter for another outfit.  The black and white colours go with…

Market Weekend!

  I love doing markets! I have missed doing markets! I am going to start doing market weekends on my website! Stay tuned for more details!

Ethikl

Ethikl.com.au is a great place to shop for all sorts of products.  I have just updated all of my recycled glass jewellery on there.  Free shipping globally. Marketplace for Eco…

Melbourne Trip – part 3

OK, I promise this will be the final instalment of the trip to Melbourne!  We had a really wonderful weekend away, and I saw some amazing art while my husband…

Melbourne Trip – part 2

  Our trip to Melbourne on the weekend coincided with the LAST day of the Mari Funaki Award for Contemporary jewellery exhibition.  This was at the beautiful Gallery Funaki. To…

Melbourne trip!

  We went to Melbourne on the weekend!  It was fantastic in so many ways.  The main reason for the visit was to see the Flame On exhibition at Kirra…

Coopers Clear Beer Bottle Beads

Oh my! I love how this necklace turned out!  The beads were made from a Coopers Clear bottle, and I used a bit of silver foil, pixie dust and wire…

What goes up, must come down

I have been busy re-distributing my work after my SALA exhibitions.  I am sending bits and pieces here there and everywhere!  This includes new galleries in Stirling and Warrnambool!

Coopers Sparkling Ale – handmade recycled glass beads

A firm favourite, I love making beads with this glass.  The darkness of the glass means that I am really limited by what I can do to decorate the beads.…

Castaway Pear Cider – Handmade Recycled Glass Beads

I wanted to use a clear glass to make some beads, and I really love how these turned out.  I’ve etched the smaller beads, and made the bigger beads really…

Sunshine and Plans

We have had some nice weather here the last few days, it’s been a real treat.  I’ve enjoyed going out into the garden with a cup of tea.  I’ve been…

Peroni Beer Bottle – Handmade Recycled Glass Bead Jewellery

I thought it might be kind of ironic/funny to make some beads from a Peroni beer bottle.  Peroni is an Italian beer, and most of the lampworking glass I use…