Wire Work Dragonfly WIPs Sharing with you my latest copper wire work project of this rather pretty ‘Willow’ dragonfly suncatcher, made with copper beads. Inspired by the willow emerald species of British dragonfly. Follow along with my step by step … Read more
Spring Song Poem “Hark, I hear a robin calling! List, the wind is from the south! And the orchard-bloom is falling Sweet as kisses on the mouth. In the dreamy vale of beeches Fair and faint is woven mist, And … Read more
Meet the Maker Maria Barber Introducing Maria and her stained glass artistry. I had the pleasure of meeting Maria and her daughter Annie at a craft market in Godalming, Surrey in 2015. We had stalls opposite each other and I … Read more
DIY Craft Projects * Learn a new Hobby * We love to share our craft know-how with all the makers, creatives and hobbyists out there. Customer Review: “WOW….this is the most well written wire wrap tutorial I have ever purchased … Read more
Giants Fall Folk Tale One of my friends writes a Druid poetry blog, her musings take us back to a more traditional time, where humans were closer to nature and lives were simpler and more in harmony with the land. … Read more
The Copper Story Using Copper in Artisan Crafts Here at Earth Balance Craft we have a passion for using copper metal in her jewellery, decorations, mobiles, suncatchers and art. Read here about the process I use when working with raw … Read more
Ocean and Coast Inspired Craft Designs We love water here at Earth Balance Craft and would like to share with you our artisan home craft and natural jewellery designs inspired by the oceans, rivers, lakes and coast-lines. We use copper … Read more
When Feathers Appear For those of you who are familiar with my artwork, you will know my love of birds and feathers. As the famous saying goes “When feathers appear loved ones are near”. Feathers, especially the little white fluffy … Read more