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Azure Dragonfly WIPs

26/10/2017 by Nicola

Azure Dragonfly WIPs This sun catcher design is inspired by the ‘Azure’ damselfly, one of the British dragonfly species with bright blue-green metallic colourings, she is a shimmering beauty! She is adorned with rainbow fluorite, labradorite, table-cut glass and Czech … Read more

Celebrating Momijigari

22/09/2017 by Nicola

Celebrating Momijigari Today is the autumnal equinox, when night and day are roughly equal lengths. I am always inspired by the beautiful changing colours of the Japanese maple leaf (Momiji) as the days become cooler and damp hangs in the … Read more

Fern Frond Pendant WIPs

18/09/2017 by Nicola

Fern Frond Pendant WIPs Have a look into the copper wire work process during the making of my ‘Fern Frond’ women’s pendant design. This piece celebrates the uncurling fronds of the beautiful woodland fern plant and is adorned with Chinese … Read more

Blue Tit Suncatcher WIPs

24/07/2017 by Nicola

Blue Tit Suncatcher WIPs Celebrating the beauty of British garden birds Here’s a look into the copper wire work process during the making of my ‘Blue Tit in Flight’ suncatcher decoration. This piece was one of the most complicated designs … Read more

Ocean Waves Collection

22/06/2017 by Nicola

Ocean Waves Collection My ocean waves collection of wire work designs has grown and I do admit to being an ocean obsessed artist. Here are just a few of my sea shore pieces inspired by beautiful coast-line that I love to … Read more

The Green Man WIPs

21/04/2017 by Nicola

The Green Man WIPs A mammoth challenge, to make a green man decoration out of copper wire work, glass and gemstones. This design has been on my mind for a long time, yet knowing how difficult it can be to … Read more

Creative April Showers

12/04/2017 by Nicola

Creative April Showers I love everything rain! I am truly a water baby, so whether it is the ocean, rivers, streams, lakes, ponds, rain, puddles and so on, I am constantly inspired by all things watery. Many of my copper … Read more

Ocean Waves Suncatcher WIPs

30/03/2017 by Nicola

Ocean Waves Suncatcher WIPs Here’s a look into my copper wire work process making this large framed ocean waves hanging window decoration. Three waves are adorned with watery gemstones and glass beads, capturing the colour palette of the sea from … Read more

Brown Owl Feather WIPs

05/03/2017 by Nicola

Inspired by my Feathery Friends Here’s a look into my copper wire work process making an eight-inch tall feather. From the initial concept sketches, through the layers of wire construction to the finished beaded piece. The semi-precious gemstone beads are … Read more

Rivers Edge Dragonfly Suncatcher WIPS

25/02/2017 by Nicola

Rivers Edge Dragonfly Suncatcher WIPS Imagine a warm summers day, walking by a river and the sight of dragonflies and river darters buzzing around the water. This artisan suncatcher features a rich and vibrant red and orange dragonfly, framed with … Read more

Love is in the Air

06/02/2017 by Nicola

Love is in the Air The Love Tree “I see a huge climbing tree with love inscribed on wood, carved initials in a heart where true love surely stood. A couple sat beneath the tree despite the rainy weather, hugs … Read more

Rainy Days Suncatcher in Motion

01/02/2017 by Nicola

Rainy Days Suncatcher in Motion Here’s my Rainy Days suncatcher in motion, with 7 droplets that have two kinetic parts, allowing the design to sway with gentle wibbly wobbly movement. The hanging rain droplets also love a good twinkle! This … Read more