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JMGQ 50 Pins for 50 years Exhibition

JMGQ 50 Pins for 50 years Exhibition

50 Pins for 50 years Every year the JMGQ (Jewellery and Metalsmiths group Australia) does a pin swap, where members make a brooch (pin) that is th...
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Amethyst - Birthstone for February

Amethyst - Birthstone for February

Amethyst The second in my gemstone series, where I show you some of the beautiful gemstones I have available to be created into a piece especially...
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Symbolism of the Lotus Flower

Symbolism of the Lotus Flower

The Lotus Flower features in many of my designs. This design came about during my time living in Sri Lanka, where the Lotus flower is the nationa...
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Garnet - Birthstone for January

Garnet - Birthstone for January

Garnet The first in my Gemstone Series is Garnet, the birthstone for January. Rhodolite and Pyrope Garnets All these gemstones are available for c...
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Studio scenes video

Studio scenes video

  A new video I have put together with some shots of me making jewellery in the workshop.
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How to measure your ring for a fitted wedding ring.

How to measure your ring for a fitted wedding ring.

I do a lot of online orders for my fitted wedding rings.  I wanted to provide a bit more detail for you to help you decide how my fitted rings will...
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Gemstones and Design ideas

Gemstones and Design ideas

I invite you in to my studio, to have an insight into my design process!  I often play around with different gemstones and shapes of my Mandala des...
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Artist process - making Jewellery in the studio

Artist process - making Jewellery in the studio

Have a look inside my studio and get some insight into the process involved in hand making your jewellery. The heart of where it all happens -...
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Movement and Motion JMGQ Online Exhibition

Movement and Motion JMGQ Online Exhibition

The final online Exhibition I participated in with JMGQ was titled "Movement and Motion" My inspiration starting point was these Art Deco earrin...
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Clasped Online Exhibition with JMGQ

Clasped Online Exhibition with JMGQ

Clasped This is the second Exhibition I participated in with JMGQ, in July 2020. The title for this Exhibition was "Clasped" I had an idea in my m...
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Show Us Your Pins Online Exhibition with JMGQ

Show Us Your Pins Online Exhibition with JMGQ

With 2020 meaning many in person exhibitions were cancelled, the Jewellery and Metalsmiths Group of Queensland organised some online exhibitions ...
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Tutorial videos for DIY Silver Pearl Bracelet

Tutorial videos for DIY Silver Pearl Bracelet

These videos are all based on my DIY Silver Pearl Bracelet Kit. You can also use these for ideas on making your own designs based on what you alrea...
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