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The test beads worked! The glass from the wine bottle is really clear and picks up lots of reflections from whatever is near it. I started thinking I would keep all the beads in the necklace plain, but as I was cleaning them a couple of thoughts snuck in…what if you added some silver pixie dust? What if you added some silver foil? What if you add some silver wire? And what if you did the same with gold? Back to the torch and I am so glad I added some extra sparkly beads to the collection. I have made way more than 50 beads, so now it’s time to narrow it down and make the necklace. I have quite a few ideas to work through to create the perfect necklace for me!

Cleaned and smashed! Ready to make beads. I am hoping the test beads will be successful and then I will start making 50 beads for my special birthday necklace. My little brother gave me some wine, and I will remember the occasion with a necklace made from the bottle. So much better than chucking it in the recycle bin.

I recently celebrated a milestone birthday and my little brother gave me some sparkling white wine for my celebration! I enjoyed one of the bottles already and it made me think about turning one of the empty bottles into a necklace with 50 beads as a memento of the occasion. Stay tuned, time to clean and break the bottle!

Two handmade glass bead bracelets heading to @tartscollective tomorrow when I do my final shift in the shop for this year. These beads feature a mix of recycled and Italian glass beads.

Recycled glass beads in various shades of green, from Moet champagne to Tanqueray gin and other types of glass in between.

Recycled glass necklaces made from vodka, gin and tonic bottles. What shade of blue are you? Special thanks to Skyy Vodka, Citadelle and Bombay Sapphire Gin and Fever Tree tonic bottles

New jewellery available at @tartscollective, I have been having fun playing with beads that I made for my SALA exhibition.

 

I have been going through some of my old work here and came across 5 pairs of stud earrings that I would love to give away with the next 5 orders from my Etsy store! There’s 20% discount on the listings that are still available. Thanks for all the lovely feedback. All listings will be deactivated on December 1. The end of an era for me.

It’s the end of an era for me. I will be closing my Etsy shop on December 1. These are the last days to buy my production pieces online, and with 20% discount too.

Gorgeous green bracelets now available at @tartscollective. These bracelets feature a mix of recycled glass beads along with an ocean-inspired bead.