{create} Up-cycling Thai Silk Shirts
When my Sister came back from living in Thailand, she bought us all back some gorgeous pieces of Thai silk clothing. Small Boy and Husband both received shirts… Husband never wore his (that I can recall) and Small Boy has long since out-grown his. I loved it when Small Boy wore his brown Thai silk. [...]
Banded Agate Commission
It’s been a busy month for custom work… I like busy!! Mary M. had spotted and tried on Mountain Jewel at the Walcha Craft Fair. She liked the necklace, but as she didn’t have enough cash on her, she went off to get some money. It’s one of the dilemmas of craft shows… the customer likes the [...]
Sapphire and Citrine Commission
One of my favourite aspects of jewellery design, is creating a gift for special occasions. So when Leroy B. asked me to create a jewellery set for his wife Joanne, to celebrate their 14th Wedding Anniversary, I was thrilled and excited. Leroy is the first to admit that his understanding of women, in relation to [...]
A Calming Necklace Completed
The thank you gift Custom Order completed. I’m really pleased with the outcome. The necklace is quite distinctive – the colours work together beautifully. The customer who is giving it as the gift is pleased also. Happy customer = happy me!
Designing for Strangers
I’ve been very fortunate with the Custom Designs I’ve done previously, that I have been able to work closely with the person who is going to wear the design. Lesley knew exactly what gemstones & toggle clasps she wanted for her necklaces. Michelle was creating a gift for her mum, with a clear idea of [...]
A Calming Necklace Please?
This week I received a commission to make a necklace as a thank you gift. The only information I had to work on were the following guidelines: *the necklace had to use gemstones; *the lady receiving the necklace has reddish hair; *she favours high-necked shirts & *she can get a little ‘frazzled’ at her work at times. [...]
