Glass Necklaces by Ruth Berenbaum

Ruth Berenbaum uses actual glass links in her necklaces. I find this incredibly interesting since I have been trying to go on a glass bead making course myself. Ruth seems to be taking it a step above glass beads that need to be threaded onto some other kind of material, as all her pieces are made entirely of glass!

Pretty Rings by Aude Tahon...

I can’t understand a word on this blog, because it’s all in French… But this jeweller uses either colourful ‘scooby’ wire or painted wire, to create such beautiful and colourful crochet rings. They look so lovely and weightless, and I am particularly drawn to their messy organic appearance.

http://audetahon.typepad.com/

Playing with 'shanks'

I wanted to something other than rings, but using the same forged metal shanks that i have been. These pictures are of some sketches i did when thinking about what i could make, I ended up making a pair of forged silver earrings that are the same basic shape as the shanks i usually make.

KZNSA jewellery

The tech students have new showcases at the KZNSA gallery. These are a few of the pieces that i have on display

More Drawing...

With these designs I thought about what jewellery I could create using materials such as glass, enamel and ceramics; as well as silver.

Designs for 'Sea' Jewellery

Green Sketches