New Designers

So this Sunday, myself and 10 other DOJ jewellers are heading down to the business centre in Islisting, London to exhibit at this years New Designers. New Designers gives newly design graduates the chance to exhibit there work with the hope of catching the eye of jewellery industry scouts/gallery owners and jewellery enthusiasts. There is also lots of if prizes on offer, here's hoping its our DoJ girls who walks away with some :).

We will be in London for 8 days and will definitely be taking up the opportunity to stock on some scrummy supplies at Hatton Garden!

As soon as I return ill pop up some pictures of out week

Nic x

Another Rainy Day...

....here are some little gems iv found whilst iv been stuck inside on this wet, dark dreary day.

Jenny Laiden

Brooch: Can't see the wood from the tree

Square Etched Plate - Copper

www.jennylaidlaw.blogspot.com

Frances Wadsworth Jones

Thieves - Oxidised silver and 18ct gold ring

Heaven Sent Collection - Granulated silver and precious stones.

www.franceswadsworthjones.com

Indra Karpaviciute

Necklace: Oxidized silver, dyed bamboo coral, hematite बादस

Brooch: Gold plated silver, coloured resin

>www.indrakarp.com

Hopefully the sun will come out tomorrow

Nic :)

Our sunny day out...

The sun was shinning and there was only one place on our minds...Luss!

Just off the banks of Loch Lomond lies the tiny little town of Luss. This was our family hot spot when I was younger and it was so nice to finally get a day off with Scott (the boy) and head on over to Luss with the BBQ (My shiny new red one at that, which iv been desperate to get out of the box!). And I could help but take some pictures of this picturesque town. Heres hoping the rest of the summer keeps up like this so we can get some use out of my pretty BBQ. :)

Duncan of Jordanstone Degree Show 2010

After a long year of hard work and determination, it has all come down to this. So here are a few images from my collection at DOJ Degree Show...I hope you like..

Brooch “A little messed up, before we can step up”
Materials :: Oxidised Silver, Whitened Silver, Black Sapphire, Bone and Thread.

Brooch “With a thousand memories”
Materials :: Oxidised Silver, 18ct Gold Plated Silver Chain, Emerald Cut Champagne Citrine, Bone and Gold Thread.

Brooch “And if I stumble, will you wait for me”
Materials :: Oxidised Silver, Whitened Silver, Bone and Gold Thread.

Neckpiece “Memories take me away”
Materials :: Oxidised Silver, Whitened Silver, Champagne Citrine and Bone Stone, Bone and Gold Thread. Full View.

Locket “The feeling in our bones, displayed of all to see”

Materials :: Oxidised Silver, Whitened Silver, Bone, Champagne Citrine and Gold Thread. Front View.

Back of locket :: Shows bone and stitch detail.

Pin “Little memories, slipping by”
Materials :: Oxidised Silver, Whitened Silver, Three Black Cubic Zirconia's, Bone and Gold Thread.

If you like what you see, feel free to check out my brand spanking new website!!!

You can still catch a glimpse of the amazing talent Doj students have to offer until Sunday 31st of May!

:) x

Lots to do... So lets get cracking!

Now all the holiday antics are over its time to get down to the job at hand.... degree show! Before the holidays I had been really struggling with my designs and concept. I think having the thought of this being my last year to prove myself and to show that I can do it really blocked my view. But i think i final have it. From the theme of Victorian mourning jewellery I realised I wanted to look into memories throughout life, the good, the bad and how it events can chance your path in life. This lead me to look at growth rings within tree stubs so over the holidays iv been drawing from this source.

These are some of the images that have inspired me .....



I have also been wanting to add reclaimed textiles within these designs so i have been looking into interesting stitching techniques. I love Karen Ruane delicate pretty embroidered pieces.





So all I need to do now is, get my finger out...and get on with it!

Oh and here is an updated pic of my gorgeous nephew with his beautiful mummy at Christmas....



Sorry...I couldn't resist it :)

ITS CHRISTMAS!!!!

Its that time again! The annual Jewellery and Metal Design Christmas sale opens from 10th - 15th of December. Where we offer a variety of handmade jewellery which have all been beautifully created by our current 4th year girls. We will all be exhibiting a few pieces each and are offering a 10% discount on the marked price for the opening night of the 10th of December in the Crawford building at the main foyer where free wine and munchies will be provided. Come along, bring friends and family and treat yourself or buy some last minute Christmas presents.

There will also be an opportunity to purchase raffle tickets for your chance to win a beautiful silver charm bracelet with each individual charm created by a different Jeweller. As well as a chance to win runner up prizes of beautiful silver pendants. The raffle will be drawn on the 15th of December and tickets are available for any 4th year jewellers.

If you haven't already been invited then please accept our invitation at our Christmas Sale's Facebook page and to add your RSVP! Everyone welcome and hope to see you all there :)

Its All Happening!

Shame on me, iv neglected my blog for far too log. Moving flats, starting back uni and a couple of changes of jobs have kept me so busy recently. And I'm sure things wont get any easier anytime soon.

So let start with uni... that me reached my incredibility scary 4th year. Its all self directed, so iv decided to take off where I started off last year. Im going to keep going with the narrative theme, look into simulating senses and hiding meanings. Im still at the beginning stages so as once as I have something half decent ill get some sketches and samples up. We also have a lot of competitions on the horizon...oh the fun....like we need more work.

Im now living with four other jewellers this year... and the antics have already began! We are still prettifying the place, but were getting there! But unfortunately we have managed to kill all four of our gold fish. This is now a pet free flat!.

If you need cheering up...or are like me and have a thing for Jim from the US Office, then you need to see 'Away We Go'. Its definitely the best film of the summer fo sur!!

:0) x