Angela Smith Jewellery: wedding hair

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Wednesday, 4 March 2015

Introducing 'Evangeline' - New wedding jewellery and hair accessories

My thoughts this week have turned completely to wedding jewellery, I have booked myself into a charity wedding fair this Sunday at Lilleshall National Sports Centre so I thought I should make some new jewellery to add to my collection - and if you know me at all you will know that I love any excuse to get those knitting needles and crochet hooks out, so I decided to knit and crochet a set.

'Evangeline' comprises of a wire and glass bead knitted tiara band, a knitted bracelet and 6 crocheted bobby pins, these are totally one of pieces as the beads have been threaded on randomly and so even if I tried, it would be impossible for me to replicate this set exactly, I can of course make others based on these designs.

handmade jewellery by Angela Smith

Wednesday, 4 February 2015

'Jasmine' a real treat for your hair

With a wedding fair looming I have been busy making - this is just a quick taster of one of the hair accessory ranges I have been working on, these can be made with a choice of centre bead but I have opted to go with a clear Swarovski crystal as the example -

large flower beads with Swarovski crystal centre beads

hair comb £22
hair pins £8 each 3 or more £7.50 each

please contact me for colour options or to order - thank you

handmade by Angela Smith

Thursday, 20 March 2014

Wedding jewellery change around in Gallery at 12

As a member of The Staffordshire Artists Co-operative I always have some of my jewellery on display and for sale in Gallery at 12, Eccleshall, Staffordshire. I also have to spend a couple of days a month manning the Gallery, Today was one of my days there, which gave me the opportunity to bring in new items and change things around a bit. During my last visit I took in several new items for Spring, today was the turn of my wedding jewellery.
These are my wedding shelves after the re-vamp

If you are a Staffordshire bride and looking for totally unique handmade wedding jewellery and or tiaras, please visit Gallery at 12 and take a look at my work, If you want to talk to me about commissioning your wedding jewellery please contact me to make an appointment in the gallery - I am happy to talk through ideas with you so you end up with jewellery you love!

handmade jewellery by Angela Smith

Friday, 13 December 2013

tiaras for that special day - 'Anastasia' , 'Abigail' and 'Alicia'

Following on with my wedding themed jewellery posts here are three of my tiaras that I still have available in my stock.

'Anastasia' a feast of diamante

'Anastasia'

'Abigail' Swarovski crystal pearls, diamante and tiny silver lined glass beads

'Abigail'

'Alicia' A single band of diamante

'Alicia'

handmade tiaras by Angela Smith

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.