Angela Smith Jewellery: Chunky funky glass bead coils

Wednesday, 28 September 2011

Chunky funky glass bead coils

I made these coils of beads yesterday, I think they look great as feature beads for leather necklaces!

My poor fingers were constantly being stabbed by wire and my thumbs are still numb with all the twisting, I think they were worth all my efforts, I will see how well they are received - first trip out will be this Friday for the annual McMillan Coffee morning!

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Welcome to Angela Smith jewellery

Staffordshire handmade bespoke jewellery Designer.

I have been designing and making beaded jewellery for about 19 years now. It all started with a kit for 6 pairs of earrings, and I still get as excited about making jewellery today as I did then.

I use a variety of beads, including freshwater pearls, Swarovski crystal, Venetian glass, dichroic glass, semi precious beads or any other type of bead that I feel is needed for the design I am working on.

I am constantly exploring new ways to incorporate these beads into designs and as a result my designs sometimes move away from jewellery into other slightly more 'off the wall' accessories

Events

2013
Saturday 6th July Church Eaton Scarecrow festival 11am -5pm you will find me on the school field.

Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th July Made In Gnosall at the Methodist Church in Gnosall -

Saturday 23rd November Ancient High House Christmas Fair 10am -6pm - Stafford.

Saturday 7th December all day Christmas Fair , St Lawrence Church, Gnosall, Stafford

If you have any events coming up and would like me to attend please get in touch.

Please remember that you can view a large selection of my jewellery in Gallery at 12, High Street, Eccleshall.

Jewellery Making Workshops

I currently have a series of basic jewellery making workshops planned at the Pop Up Shop, Newport, Shropshire on the last Thursday of each month starting April 25th 10.30 -12 noon
£10 a session plus cost of materials - learn about bead jewellery making tools and materials, and make basic earrings, necklaces and bracelets.

Next workshop will be on Thursday May 30th , as this is during half term, children 6yrs and over will also be welcome as long as they are accompanied by an adult.

For further information and or to book a place please could you contact me.
Booking is essential

I will also be arranging other workshops throughout the year - please feel free to contact me with your preferences.

I am also happy to come to your group to give a two hour workshop on basic jewellery making or give a series of more detailed workshops.

Please contact me for details

Gallery at 12, High Street, Eccleshall, Stafford.

I am a member of the Staffordshire Artists / Makers Cooperative.

In May 2009 we opened an Art Gallery in Eccleshall, Stafford to show case our work.

In May 2010 we opened our first floor gallery.

As well as exhibiting work of member artsits, we also have several guest artists and provide monthly exhibition space for other artists to use.

Gallery at 12, High Street, Eccleshall is open
10am - 5pm Monday - Saturday.

Telephone 01785 850757

http://www.galleryat12.co.uk/

you can also follow us on Twitter @Galleryat12

Some jewellery tips

To keep your jewellery looking good, it is always best to hang your necklaces or keep them lying flat in a box.

Earrings are easier to find if hanging in pairs instead of being thrown in a box or drawer along with a multitude of other earrings.

All of my own earrings hang from a cork board covered with felt and painted to compliment the surrounding decor.

It is also best to apply any perfumes, hairsprays etc before putting your jewellery on, this will help to prevent your jewellery tarnishing.

If your skin has an intollerance to certain jewellery metals, try painting a varnish onto your jewellery, watches and belts, . You can buy jewellery varnish at most department stores, although nail varnish works equally as well.

If you have pearls, wear them, this is the best way to keep them in good condition, after wearing it is recommended that you gently wipe them with a damp soft cloth before putting them away.

Wednesday, 28 September 2011

Chunky funky glass bead coils

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