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The designs in my Daisy Collection are made from silver and brass. The flowers are formed by hand, from sheets of silver. They are given a strong texture with the edge of a hammer, and the edges are given a slightly uneven finish, which represents the daisy petals. The entres are textured brass domes. Each design…
The designs in my Spiral collection feature sterling silver wire, coiled by hand into spirals, then hammered with the edge of a hammer. They are oxidised, then polished, which emphasises the texture, and gives the silver a lovely mellow patina. Spirals are a recurring form in nature, found in sea and snail shells, unfurling ferns,…
The designs in my Poppy Collection are made from either silver, or silver and copper. I form the flowers by hand, from sheets of silver. They are given a delicate texture with the edge of a hammer, which reflects the light, papery texture of poppy petals. Each design is oxidised once complete. Oxidisation is a…
