2018 – Page 35 – Julie Frahm

Posted on January 9, 2018 by admin

Colour Wheel Jewellery #1

In between all of the recycled glass jewellery, I have also found some time to put together a new collection of colour wheel jewellery to start the year! I am a huge fan of the colour wheel, and I really like making these necklaces. I have talked to lots of people about them, and everyone sees them slightly differently. Some people see rainbows, others see chakras, and more recently people have seen marriage equality represented in these pieces. For me, it’s all about the colour wheel. Shop the collection now.

Posted on January 8, 2018 by admin

Double the sparkle

I love this combination of colours. Recycled glass beads made from a Banrock Station wine bottle plus a Bombay Sapphire Gin bottle. Bliss.

Posted on January 7, 2018 by admin

Coopers Ale bottle roll

If you have ever had a bottle of Coopers Ale, you might know that it needs to be rolled before you open it. Well, I feel like I am on a bit of a Coopers Ale bottle roll at the moment with this project. Today I am featuring a pair of earrings with a lovely contrast in all of the beads. The same glass, from the same Coopers Ale beer bottle, finished three different ways. Subtle, but so pretty.

Posted on January 6, 2018 by admin

Beer bottles and gold leaf

Beer bottles and gold leaf are always a winning combo! I’m quite fond of this particular necklace. I love how it really shows off the shape of the beads, and the gold leaf. So pretty, I think I might make some in different colour combinations…

Posted on January 5, 2018 by admin

Cool blue recycled glass necklace

It’s day 5 of my #ayearofrecycledglassjewellery challenge! I’m really loving making all of these new necklaces. I promise I will be making some new earrings very soon for all of the earring lovers out there!

Today I have put together a selection of cool blues, clears and silvery tones. Perfect for such a hot day! Reminds me that we are going swimming very soon. Stay cool…

Posted on January 4, 2018 by admin

Green recycled glass necklace

We are on summer holidays here, and my days are being filled with sunshine, swimming and recycled glass beads!

This necklace is made with beads from a Moet champagne bottle, as well as beads made from Peroni beer bottles. Both greens are so different, it was lovely to mix them together in this necklace.

Posted on January 3, 2018 by admin

Mixed blues and greens – recycled glass necklace

These are some of my favourite beads to make, and I love the mix of colours in this necklace. It feels just right for a warm day like it is here.

I have used an assortment of recycled glass to make the beads in this necklace. It has ended up being a longer style necklace, another option that is perfect in this warmer weather.

Posted on January 2, 2018 by admin

Beer bottle earrings

I have been making beads from Coopers Ale bottles for a long time, and I still love etching the glass to create a matt finish. Both of these earrings are classics, earrings that you will probably wear forever!

Posted on January 1, 2018 by admin

A year of recycled glass jewellery

Hello, and welcome to my blog for 2018! I’m a big fan of New Years. I also love new months, new weeks, and new days! This year I have decided to challenge myself a little bit. I’m going to share a photograph of recycled glass jewellery every day. I love making beads from recycled glass, and I love that people resonate with it so much.

To kick the year off I have made a necklace from some of the recycled glass beads that I made from a Coopers Ale bottle. I love the sparkly gold and silver beads in between.

To be honest, I really love that a product destined for a bin can be transformed into a beautiful, wearable piece of art! Thanks for joining me on this journey for 2018.