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Alison Moger
My work as an artist has evolved from my experiences as a child, within the South Wales valleys. I have explored traditional stitch and print within my work, reflecting on the working class values of community life with its humour and warmth.
My work also reflects on the women who were in my life as a child, who loved and nurtured me and influenced who I am as an artist today.
The aim of my work is to bring these discarded often worn vintage textiles back to life with humour … read more
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Alix Swan
Described as a textile artist, fine art bookmaker, sometimes a designer maker, I choose ‘paper artist’ to emphasise my love of paper, print and graphics.
Everything is made by me. I cut, sew and assemble by hand. I have a computer, digital camera and four old typewriters and my home is a treasure trove of found and second-hand materials. I am happiest working on a small, even miniature, scale and my eye for detail and finish is of great importance.
I draw upon vintage … read more
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Alys Power Design
Alys Power’s jewellery is made using materials which are reclaimed, reused, reinvented and recycled. These base materials are mixed with fascinating and beautiful found objects, sterling silver and semi-precious stones to create unique jewellery and accessories. Her work explores the challenges of turning base and ‘scrap’ metals and other discarded articles into objects of beauty and value. Working in a broad range of materials, she is inspired and led by the materials available and consequently many pieces are completely unique. She uses antique and vintage tools to add texture and character, allowing the tools to imprint their unique history and quality to each piece. The themes of her work are eclectic and varied. Often narrative, stamped words and phrases are used to expand on ideas and as decorative elements. Small found objects and pieces of reclaimed and vintage jewellery are frequently used and the notion of each piece is dictated by the materials themselves.
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Amanda Li Hope
Amanda Li Hope finds inspiration for her jewellery from the form, beauty, and detail found in the built environment. Trained as an architect in New York City and London, her designs explore simple yet elegant geometries. All her pieces are made out of sterling silver, gold, and hand selected gemstones.
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Amma Gyan
Ghanaian-born, London raised Amma Gyan, designs and hand crafts leather jewellery and accessories that combine the cosmopolitan life of the west with the vibrancy of Africa. Each piece is designed to be elegant and tactile with careful consideration to comfort. The moulded range have the visual impact of metal with the lightweight feel of leather. The essence of ‘me’ is to encourage the wearer to create their own look, find their own style, and make each piece unique to the them.
wear me, be you.
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Amy Lee Hubbard
Amy Lee Hubbard’s small company called Facet Nation makes handmade jewellery in sterling silver with rough gemstones, resin and etching. Commissions happily taken.
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Angel Linens
I use beautiful vintage fabrics and trimmings to create accessories for the home, to wear and to give, inspired by childhood memories of British seaside holidays and fireside teas.
Each piece of vintage material and every antique mother of pearl button used in my designs is individually sourced, selected and re-made into something beautiful that can be cherished all over again.
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Angela Davies
My inspiration for my creative practice is fueled by a passion and a desire to explore the environment around us, looking for the fleeting ephemeral traces of our footprints in society. Influences derive from time and memory, objects silently disappearing into their surroundings, revealing the beauty of surface decay.
I use old and discarded objects and obscure and decayed architecture as a starting point. I then combine and assemble the found objects along with distressed … read more
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Anna Clifton
I design and make contemporary fine and costume jewellery using precious metals and recycled materials. I’m currently combining silver with fused plastic bags to make a range of jewellery based on flowers.
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Anna K Baldwin
Based in Buckinghamshire, I have been designing and making jewellery for over 9 years.
I make all my jewellery by hand, working mainly in silver, gold, and semi-precious stones, and love creating beautiful, contemporary, wearable pieces.
My designs have an organic, tactile feel, and share a sense of delicacy and movement. I gain inspiration from many different sources including light, texture, and natural and fluid forms.
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Anne Morgan
Anne’s love of texture continues to be a source of inspiration for her work. Her continued research into reticulation forms a part of her current work. She combines the texture of her silver pieces with the colour of gemstones and natural stone like lava. making simple, sometimes bold sculptural like pieces. Alongside this range Anne also looks at contrast of oxidised silver and white pearls and the space created with her forms of ‘Chaos’. Anne is happy to take commissions to create that something special.
Anne is a member of Makers Guild in Wales, ACJ and designGap.
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Annie Coombs
I fabricate my Sterling Silver jewellery using traditional metalworking techniques such as piercing, forming, forging and soldering. I often add milled or acid etched texture or contrasting metal and use patination to highlight detail.
Some pieces may feature a cast element, these elements I cast myself from my hand carved master.
I draw inspiration from poems, stories and journeys through the imagination which can lead to quirky figurative pieces which I produce in limited designs. I sometimes use a text alongside a piece to provide humour or explanation about the design. -
Anniel Design
Annie Lamb makes beautiful bespoke hair accessories, hats and fascinators perfect for a bride, her bridesmaids and guests. Every one of her pieces is completely hand made on a silk covered base and silk bound comb, with every feather sewn in place for strength and security. They can be fixed on a hair band or with hat elastic, whichever is more comfortable for you. Each long feather/quill is different from the next, thus creating a degree of exclusivity in each piece.
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Annon
Annon has recently opened a coffee house/craftshop located in the old harbour area of Porthmadog. Annon’s studio continues to draw inspiration from the surrounding landscape of Snowdonia.
This ancient and historic scene influences the nostalgic style of Annon’s products. Each unique design is created with vintage, recycled or organic materials.
From an early age interest in textiles and design culminated in a BA Hons. 1st class in 2008. Annon is dedicated to sourcing … read more
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Antonia Chiappe
I am a graduate of Edinburgh College of Art and am currently based at home in Fife.
Inspired by the beauty of the contrast between solid objects and fragile elements, I create intriguing items of jewellery. Influenced by familiar shapes, lines and patterns, my work draws from the everyday sources of textiles, architecture, antiques and curios. By translating feelings such as fragility, through the manipulation of materials, I can begin to explore an intangible relationship; engaging the viewer with the jewellery.
Working in precious metals, and incorporating non-precious materials such as paper and porcelain. My collections contain designs of solid forms which are complementary to the body, whilst capturing a sense of playful ornate detailing.
