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
Summer Sun Catchers Finally, summer has made an appearance. To celebrate all things warm, here is designer Nicola’s collection of home and garden sun catchers and hanging ornaments. Made for the warmer weather, they come to life with the sun … Read more
Stained Glass Gifts Meet the Maker Carole Dawes Introducing Carole Dawes of ‘Caroles Glass’, a Horsham artisan crafter who specialises in unique stained-glass gifts that are handmade in West Sussex. Her products can be found on sale at ww.carolesglass.folksy.com Each … Read more
Copper Robin Sun Catcher The Magical Robin Red Breast One of my favourite British birds is the little red robin, the friendliest of all garden birds with its distinctive shape, colouring and bird song. A familiar sight in gardens, and … 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
Feathery Delights The beauty of British birds I have great fondness for garden and woodland birds, and have brought to life their beautiful feathers with copper wire art and semi-precious gemstones. My first three designs feature the magical magpie, the … Read more