Special Fairy Decorations

I had a surplus of fairy etching from my garden stick designs....

Thought I'd make use of them for some Christmas decorations (although these could be displayed all year round?) I've added some glass beads for spots of colour. Available in copper or brass with red/mauve or blue beads.

Forthcoming Events in October

Time is whizzing by & we are almost in October....I have a number of events coming up which I will of course keep you posted about. Here's a brief listing.....

• Worcestershire Guild of Designer Craftsmen are showing in the Craftcases at No8 in Pershore.A selection of work from some of the members will be on display & for sale, including some of my jewellery. This is from 9th October until 18th November.



• Three Little Pigs also in Pershore is going to be showing some of my metalwork panels & pictures plus a selection of garden sticks & greetings cards throughout October.



• An exhibition at Hookshouse Pottery is planned for 23rd October to 1st November where I shall be showing a range of work alongside Penny Williams & other makers including Christoper White who hosts the event at his studio near Tetbury.



• Several WGDC members are taking part in 'Showing off' in Ludlow 24th & 25th October together with members of the Shropshire Guild.

More details of these events will be posted nearer the time to each one....this is just to give you some ideas!

Etching Artwork

Just found this design sheet for photo-etching artwork while attempting to have a tidy up in the studio.....

Many hours were spent drawing out the multiple images which were then translated into copper & brass etched pieces to use on panels, pictures & greetings cards.

I enjoy the drawing process & it's always really exciting to receive the first etched batch.

Think they would make lovely fabric designs?

These are some more sections from garden stick etching artwork....

Elephant garden stick

Yesterday I made this elephant garden stick for a commission. I've used the same design as on the E for Elephant alphabet card then cut the piece out in copper, soldered on a wire for the ear & stamped some patterns. The flower underneath has been etched in brass.

The colour has worked well & I think he looks a happy chap!

Tortoise Garden Stick

A good customer has a passion for tortoises! I've made this one as a birthday present for her husband. I'm sure it will look groovy in the garden! It's slightly more involved than my usual garden sticks as it has been made by soldering copper & brass together to create the colour contrasts rather than etching the patterns.

In the past I've made other special garden sticks for commissions: