Angela Smith Jewellery: June 2011

Thursday, 30 June 2011

happy holiday inspiration

If you visit my beyond my garden gate blog, you will know that I have recently enjoyed a wonderful week on the beautiful Hebridean island of Colonsay. So many things on the island to inspire, including the fantastic lichen covered rocks.

Having seen these beautiful colours knitted together on the Hebridean boulders, it was inevitable really that on my returned I would have to knit some of my own lichen inspired bracelets!

Wednesday, 22 June 2011

crystal pearl flowers

I did promise last month that I would show the jewellery I made to wear to my niece's wedding.
So finally here it is!!!

These items have been made with Swarovski crystal pearls and tiny glass rocaille beads, and no I don't have any photo's of me wearing them!!!

The wedding, by the way, was lovely, so many personal touches went into it to make it quite perfect.

Sunday, 19 June 2011

surf bracelets

Apparently I now also make surf bracelets or surf sashes

Wednesday, 15 June 2011

Pretty in pink

Beautiful pale pink Freshwater pearls with clear Swaorovski crystals,were used to make this necklace bracelet set.

Wednesday, 1 June 2011

crystals and pearls

I haven't made any necklaces up in this design for quite a while, but now and again I have to re-visit this old favourite!
I have made this one with Swarovski crystal pearls and clear Swarovski crystals.

Hope you like it!

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Welcome to Angela Smith jewellery

Staffordshire handmade bespoke jewellery Designer.

I have been designing and making beaded jewellery for more than 20 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

Jewellery Making Birthday parties

10 things I love, after my family

sitting on the cliffs watching the sea
Lord of the Rings, the books and the films
an open fire in the winter
Christmas
photography, although I'm still learning
earl grey tea preferably made with loose tea leaves in a pot, poured into a china mug
colour - life would be very boring in black and white
The Hebrides- I would move there tomorrow if I could, only problem would be choosing the island
my herb garden and most of what flies about in it
the dawn chorus and listening to bird song throughout the day

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.

Always remove jewellery before washing unless items are gold or sterling silver as other metals can react with soap and water

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.