Delivered today! Kerry saw my miniature copper cowboy hats and commissioned me to make her a larger special one. The brief being “simple, elegant, with …understated bling” Knowing Kerry likes colour - she is a bright and vibrant being, I decided to incorporate a solid opal, that I had cut and polished from rough. The hat is made from recycled copper, forged into shape, and wire brushed to give it a felt-like appearance the band and bezel are made from new stirling silver, the feather is a piece of silver from a vintage pocket watch case. Two brooch clips have been silver soldered to the back, to keep her new treasure safe when worn. It has a diameter of approximately 65 mm. ... See MoreSee Less
Recently had my 38 year old Akubra cleaned and stretched by Urban Dust Hat Bar & Boutique in Maldon and forged a copper hat as a thank you gift for their great work. Fiddly but fun to make, and decided to whip up a couple more hat themed pieces - steampunk meets country and western! Recycled copper and a brooch pin, 38mm approx. The earrings feature crystal drops and surgical steel ear hooks. What do you reckon, bling for a big night out? ... See MoreSee Less
“Vanquished” Rescued copper, stainless steel and aluminium.
We had some power outlets replaced recently, and, being me, I dismantled the discarded ones, removing the copper and brass therein. I saw skulls in the copper contacts and knew they had to be on display. I reshaped the contacts and mounted them on a thick rescued copper wire with anodised aluminium rings. I then hand made a spiral twist chain, by connecting approximately one hundred and sixty stainless steel rings and mounted the string of skulls to complete the piece. ... See MoreSee Less
Another day, more packing - and of course, another unfinished project distraction…now complete! “A Dose of Confidence” Lapis Lazuli, silver plated spoon. This pendant was created from a vintage EPNS teaspoon, with a lovely piece of Lapis Lazuli containing a glittery display of pyrities. Lapis is said to promote confidence, cool and calm inflammation, and even lower blood pressure! Whether you give this any value or not, this is still a lovely stone to wear. ... See MoreSee Less
Delivered today! Kerry saw my miniature copper cowboy hats and commissioned me to make her a larger special one. The brief being “simple, elegant, with …understated bling” Knowing Kerry likes colour - she is a bright and vibrant being, I decided to incorporate a solid opal, that I had cut and polished from rough. The hat is made from recycled copper, forged into shape, and wire brushed to give it a felt-like appearance the band and bezel are made from new stirling silver, the feather is a piece of silver from a vintage pocket watch case. Two brooch clips have been silver soldered to the back, to keep her new treasure safe when worn. It has a diameter of approximately 65 mm. ... See MoreSee Less
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Recently had my 38 year old Akubra cleaned and stretched by Urban Dust Hat Bar & Boutique in Maldon and forged a copper hat as a thank you gift for their great work. Fiddly but fun to make, and decided to whip up a couple more hat themed pieces - steampunk meets country and western! Recycled copper and a brooch pin, 38mm approx. The earrings feature crystal drops and surgical steel ear hooks. What do you reckon, bling for a big night out? ... See MoreSee Less
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Reckon you could make a killing in Tamworth with those.
“Vanquished”
Rescued copper, stainless steel and aluminium.
We had some power outlets replaced recently, and, being me, I dismantled the discarded ones, removing the copper and brass therein. I saw skulls in the copper contacts and knew they had to be on display. I reshaped the contacts and mounted them on a thick rescued copper wire with anodised aluminium rings. I then hand made a spiral twist chain, by connecting approximately one hundred and sixty stainless steel rings and mounted the string of skulls to complete the piece. ... See MoreSee Less
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Another day, more packing - and of course, another unfinished project distraction…now complete!
“A Dose of Confidence”
Lapis Lazuli, silver plated spoon.
This pendant was created from a vintage EPNS teaspoon, with a lovely piece of Lapis Lazuli containing a glittery display of pyrities.
Lapis is said to promote confidence, cool and calm inflammation, and even lower blood pressure! Whether you give this any value or not, this is still a lovely stone to wear. ... See MoreSee Less
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