I love making these necklaces! And I am keeping this one for me. It features all sorts of recycled glass beads from all of my favourite glass bottles and objects. I am going to wear it to @adlfringe festivities today, probably doubled, but I love that I can also wear it as a single long necklace or even tripled for a completely different look. Four similar style necklaces are at @pepper_street_arts_centre as part of their Fringe exhibition featuring all sorts of art from recycled objects.
Hopefully this short video helps to explain the process of making recycled glass beads. Let me know if you have any questions!
One of the most common questions I get asked about my recycled glass beads is – how do I get the holes in the beads? Hopefully this photo helps to answer that question. These beads have come out of the kiln and the next step in the process is to take them off the mandrel (stainless steel rod) and, yes, that’s when you get to see the hole. After that I have to clean the bead release out of the holes. This lot will take several hours to clean.
Mismatched earrings are always fun to make and wear!
It’s my turn to work in the gallery at @stationmaster5255 in Strathalbyn! I will be adding this bracelet to the collection. It’s a beautiful day here. Lovely to see so many people out and about.
Given how hot it is in South Australia at the moment, it’s no wonder the jewellery I have been making this week features handmade RED glass beads 🔥made from Italian glass, this is the perfect red!
Classic colour combo. There was a period of time when these were the ONLY colours I wore! Still love them all together like this.
This necklace was a lot of fun to put together, with a mix of handmade red glass beads.
I am working at @tartscollective today! I love my day in the shop! My display at the moment has all sorts of pieces on it, including the bracelet in the third photo.
A beautiful mix of green and brown recycled glass beads. Beads have been made from beer, wine, champagne and gin bottles, along with some Green Depression glass.