Love Hearts for the Home The heart shape is one of the most well known symbols globally The origins of the love heart symbol are a little unclear, with many associations from different eras from the ancient Egyptians to the … 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
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
Sun Catcher Buddleia Butterfly This nature inspired metal hanging mobile is from our artisan range of sun catchers for the home or garden. Hand crafted patina copper wire wrapped with agate, amethyst, fluorite and other purple gemstones. This design is … Read more
Learn to Wire Work Begin your wrapping journey here! For creative hands that like to make, try our range of copper wire work tutorials. There are a variety of projects from the beginner student with no experience of wire work … 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
Sun Catcher Woodland Butterfly Butterfly Decorations for the Home and Garden This woodland butterfly hanging ornament is from our range of nature inspired sun catchers, featuring dragonflies and butterflies in woodland and meadows. This woodland design features polished patina copper … Read more
Why Does Copper Turn Skin Green Raw copper that is used in jewellery can often turn your skin green. Why is this? When copper is exposed to an environment e.g. air (oxygen), acid or chemicals, as a base metal it … 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