Speed Jewellery Making and other news

Not blogged for a while because a lot has been happening. I applied for the post of Guest Designer on Jewellery Maker TV and was lucky enough to get to the screen test stage. The weeks before I was slightly stressed, practising making jewellery so that I would be ready. The day came, and I travelled down the day before so that I was rested. I had to make as much jewellery as I could in 4 hours, have an interview and a screen test. Unfortunately, I did not get the job, as there were many talented designers there, and I look forward to seeing what they come up with on screen.

One of the best things to come out of the experience, well, apart from the JM shop which was well worth the visit alone, was to meet fellow jewellery makers. I made quite a few new friends. Jewellery making can be a solitary thing, and its always good to chat to others who have similar hobbies. The jewellery I made on the day is at the bottom of this blog. I have decided not to sell it, but to keep it all for myself. However, if you would like something similar please contact me.



In other news, I am now a published writer. My work is featured on page 19 of '101 ways to stitch create and craft vintage' book that was out last month.

Playing with Craft Artist 2 and some new makes

I've wanted to have some software to display my jewellery photos better on Facebook for a while. Publisher just seemed to be too expensive for what I would use it for. After watching a bit of 'Create and Craft' TV I decided that Craft Artist 2 was for me, and I was right. It takes a bit of getting used to but can be used to great effect. I am now in the process of using it with all the photos of my jewellery, though that will take a while.

Recently I've been making bracelets. I tend to get an idea in my head and just go with it. Pearl look bracelets was one idea that I went with. I don't often use faux pearls in my work, I prefer gemstones, but these ones were so pretty I had to use them.

 

 

 

 

After all these makes I decided to go back to using gemstones. I also wanted to use colour too, and decided to do a random style memory wire bracelet using lots of different gemstones. I'm really pleased with how it turned out.