Designed For Women

model clay flies

Spent hours modelling flies on thin bands of clay which will eventually (hopefully) resemble something of the ring designs in the post further down this page called 'fly'.  I plan to cover these models in vinamold (silicone rubber that sets and keeps the model's shape), pick out the clay, then cast wax versions which will be flexible so can be bent round to form rings (or bangles if they turn out to be just a bit too big).

Harts Silversmiths

Pieces made whilst on work experience at Hart's Silversmiths in the Guild in Chipping Campden.  The jug is beaten from a circular sheet of copper, the bangles are made from silver. One of the most amazing workshops I've ever seen, definitely worth a visit!

Melting, take 2

Transformation and morphing project second and final photoshoot.

Leaf Skeleton

Elective project week, helping us decide between two specialties for out final pathway.   This is my work from the 3D elective pathway.  Our brief was 'natural forms' inspired, I was interested in leaf skeletons and human skeletons, so decided to create something with a mixture of the two. A literal leaf skeleton!  The bones are made from delicate air-dry clay and painted with acrylic, strung together with copper wire.

Pistachios

A necklace I made in the first 3D week long project.  Our brief was to make a piece of jewellery out of scrap or recycled materials.  I had a cupboard full of pistachio nuts, and always thought the shells were such a waste, so they were the ideal media this week :) Dyed blue with brusho and stuck onto cardboard packaging using a glue gun.