I created these Czech glass and sterling silver clip-on earrings at the request of Trish, a customer of mine.
The clips are premade, as it’s just not practical to try to make them myself.
She was very pleased with how comfortable they were, and I’m creating her another pair as we speak!
I was very thrilled to receive a copy of the Gataker’s Artspace e-Newsletter in my inbox today, and find a lovely feature on The Silver Forge. Thanks, Susan and staff! Here’s the excerpt of the newsletter:
This Saturday evening, Gatakers are hosting their monthly ‘Gatakers by Night’.
If you’re in Maryborough on Saturday, why not stop in at Gataker’s for what looks like a fabulous, funfilled evening. Be sure to tell me what you think of the shop, won’t you!
The lovely Mel was a lucky one at Christmas time – her husband gave her a drusy agate and sterling silver ring.
He originally bought a ring from my shop, but when it arrived, he realised that he had misjudged the size.
I was happy to help by getting him to return it, and creating a custom made one instead! Louis chose the ring from my gemstone collection.
Mel creates gorgeous things for little people (and some for big!) in her shop Creative Wishes.
So cute!
My ~amorphia~ collection was in part inspired by amoebae, but is also reminiscent of paisley – and how I love it!
‘Paisley’ is an English term for a a droplet-shaped Persian design, known as Boteh Jegheh, which has been used in Iran since the Sassanid Dynasty (AD 224 to AD 651). The word ‘Paisley’, though, comes from the town of the same name in Renfrewshire, Scotland, a centre for textiles where paisley designs were produced.
Paisley was made especially fashionable during the ’60s, with the psychedelic style being credited to the pilgrimage of The Beatles to India in 1968. Prince paid homage to the design with his 1985 song ‘Paisley Park’.
You could go on a little online paisley finding pilgrimage.. you might enjoy it! I’d love to see your fave pattern. Now, just don’t get me started on fractals!
I created this pendant for my best friend. Her lovely father passed away recently, and she needed something to wear close to her heart. Seraphim were angels, and seraphinite is named because of the feathery appearance of the stone, so is a lovely choice for this piece.
I designed it to have six feathery figures gathered around the stone, to represent Mick’s six children. Morgan said the pattern also reminded her of olive branches, which was lovely, as her dad used to take her walking in olive groves.
Seraphinite is believed to promote self healing and aid with contacting the spirit world.
I love you my dear friend, and I hope some gentle peace comes your way.
I’m pleased to say I have been invited to display some of my work at Gataker’s Artspace in Maryborough, here in Queensland. Gataker’s is a community artspace which displays the work of local and regional artists and craftspeople – they also have musical performances in their courtyard, and every month they open one Saturday night for music, wood-fired pizza, coffee, art and artisans. Sounds divine!
The lovely staff at Gataker’s have chosen a selection of my earrings and pendants, which arrived a couple of days ago. If you’re up around Hervey Bay way, stop in to 311 Kent Street, Maryborough, and let me know what it’s like. Beautiful, I’m sure!
I created this pendant for Talitha, who wanted a piece to wear in memory of her father.
The symbol is a Scouting one, which means ‘Gone Home’. Talitha will have these words engraved on the pendant when she receives it.
I hope this piece brings comfort and fond memories!
Thanks, Talitha, it was a pleasure to create this for you.
Pisces, The Fish, is the twelfth symbol of the Zodiac. Anyone born between 20 February and 20 March is born under this sign. It is one of the earliest zodiac signs on record, with the two fish appearing as far back as c.2300 BC on an Egyptian coffin lid. Pisces is a mutable sign, and is ruled by Neptune. Its symbol is 
, which represents two fish tied together, yet swimming in opposite directions. Pisces is one of the four water signs.
Amethyst is the traditional stone for Pisces. Amethyst is believed to protect you from drunkeness and poisoning, and to help with insomnia and bring pleasant dreams.
Another stone traditionally assigned to Pisces is aquamarine. Aquamarine is thought to bring peace and serenity, calm the nerves, and protect sailors.
Key words for people born under the sign of Pisces are: Sensitive, compassionate, helpful, and sociable. Pisceans are adaptable, and can be hard to pin down. Pisces rules the feet, toes, lymphatic system and adipose tissue.
Pisceans share their sign with such notables as Albert Einstein, Theodor Geisel and Lou Reed. You can shop for a Pisces pendant in my Celestials Collection in The Silver Forge Shop.
Aquarius, The Water Bearer, is the eleventh symbol of the Zodiac. Anyone born between 21 January and 19 February is born under this sign. Aquarius is the Latin for water bearer. It is a fixed sign, and is ruled by the planet Uranus. Its symbol is 
, representing ripples of water. Aquarius is one of the four air signs.
Garnet is the traditional stones for Aquarius. Garnet is believed to promote successful business, and to provide protection while travelling. Garnets have been been in use since the Bronze Age as both gemstones and abrasives.
Moss agate is another stone traditionally associated with Aquarius. Moss agate is known as the gemstone of gardeners and agriculture.
Key words for people born under the sign of Aquarius are: Communicative, humanitarian, progressive and fraternal. They have universal spirit coupled with occasional obstinacy. Aquarius rules the ankles, calves and circulatory system.
Aquarians share their sign with such notables as Charles Darwin, Barrie Humphries and Charles Dickens. You can shop for an Aquarius pendant in my Celestials Collection in The Silver Forge Shop.
It’s been a while, but I finally got around to creating something for myself! This ring is set with some faceted cabochons of green onyx.
I think this may be the start of a new range. Hold tight!
