Angela Smith Jewellery: September 2012

Saturday, 29 September 2012

cascade tiara

As promised here is another item of my 'cascade' jewellery range.
Another knitted tiara but unlike any other I have have ever knitted before!

cascade tiara

I use the term 'range' loosely when describing my cascade jewellery as they are all one off's - so although I can re-create an item in the same style it won't ever be identical to any previous item in the cascade jewellery 'range'

handmade bespoke jewellery by Angela Smith

Thursday, 20 September 2012

A little long indulgenge

I have been promising myself for a few month now that I will make a long necklace, so today I put down my knitting needles and wire and sat threading glass beads straight onto beading thread instead.
I really enjoyed making this. It is long enough to wrap around your neck four times comfortably if you don't want to wear it long. I have attached a clasp which makes it easier to wrap around as you don't have to pull that last loop tight over your head and knock your glasses off in the process!

bespoke handmade jewellery by Angela Smith

Tuesday, 18 September 2012

introducing the first items in my new 'cascade jewellery' range

I have been experimenting with my knitting needles again and after many hours work and very sore fingers I have come up with these two statement pieces

"cascade purple haze" necklace

"cascade purple haze" bracelet

There is one more item to share with you but that can wait for another time!

handmade bespoke jewellery by Angela Smith

Sunday, 16 September 2012

Three knitted rings just wasn't enough!!!

So here are some more to tempt you

Handmade bespoke jewellery by Angela Smith

Saturday, 15 September 2012

Wedding for today

It was the big day for one of my customers today. Kate's wedding day.
I made Kate's jewellery and the jewellery for Kate's sister bridesmaid a couple of months ago.

bridesmaid's necklace - Swarovski crystal pearls

bridesmaid's earrings - Swarovski crystal pearls and gold coloured glass bead

Bride's earrings - Swarovski crystal pearl with clear and gold glass beads

knitted bracelet for both bride and bridesmaid with gold and silver glass beads interspersed with Swarovski crystal pearls

I then had a last minute order for a hair comb this week, so I made Kate this

Huge congratulations Kate - I do hope you had a wonderful day today.

Bespoke handmade jewellery designs by Angela Smith

Thursday, 6 September 2012

Something new for your hair

This week I have made a few examples of hair grips or bobby pins A very simple way to decorate your hair -

single Swarovski crystal pearl

single Swarovski crystal pearl with glass beads

Swarovski crystal pearl and glass bead cluster

Swarovski crystal pearl flower

Please remember these are just suggestions for grip designs, they can be made in a variety of colours and bead types and they can also be made in more elaborate styles - If you require any grips making please contact me and we can use these to start planning a grip design for you to suit your own individual requirements.

original bespoke handmade jewellery designs by Angela Smith Jewellery

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.