I attend 15 - 20 markets each year and speak to a lot of people - other makers, customers and people browsing - most of whom ask me questions about my business and my background. Here are the top 8 questions people ask me, in no particular order.
Read MoreTheCluttery has a brand new stockist in Tewkesbury!
Read MoreHave you ever wondered about all the different things I use to produce my work? You may be aware that I use acrylic and wood in my jewellery, or that it’s laser cut, but what about all the tools, materials, gadgets and sundries that go into designing, making and selling? Here are the top 10 items I use to run my small business, from design stage through to shipping.
Read MoreWhat does a typical workday look like for me?
Read MoreThis August I hired a gazebo at Art in the Park, Leamington Spa, UK. Read on for my 5 takeaways from selling at an arts festival...
Read MoreIf you’re designing something new, whatever it is, you probably already have what you need.
Read MoreOur newest stockist is in Wolverhampton!
Read MoreI have a spot at a huge free arts festival this summer!
Read MoreI made three necklaces from non-traditional materials including paper, plywood, faux leather and paint.
Read MoreThe idea of this workshop was to explore colour, texture and form through experimentation, or ‘messing about’. The only rule was that students had to use at least three different materials.
Read MoreEach year I look back over the previous 12 months and review my progress - what worked and what didn’t, developments and losses etc. This year I thought I’d share some of that process with you.
Read MoreI recently visited the newly opened Stirchley School of Jewellery for a tour of the gallery and workshop.
Read MoreIf you’ve been following me for a while you might remember that back in the mists of time (2022) I designed a small range of Halloween themed studs…Fast forward to this year and I’ve added two more creepy themed designs to the range: a ghost and a spider’s web.
Read MoreI love messing about with materials. It’s a bit weird, but it makes me happy. So what do I mean by ‘non-traditional’ materials? A quick poll would likely tell us that most people think of gold, silver and perhaps copper, plus pearls and gemstones as traditional jewellery materials. That leaves quite a lot of materials in the non-traditional range - things like plastic, resin, ceramics, glass, wood, paper and textiles.
Read MoreJoin me this October to make an autumn themed necklace at one of my new classes.
Read MoreFind out how I made these adorable puzzle cube stud earrings based on the popular children's game.
Read MoreI’m a self-taught designer - find out how I designed my most complex earrings so far
Read MoreI have a new stockist…in Pershore, Worcestershire
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