I am a glassmaker inspired by my surroundings, living on Dartmoor and regularly visiting Devon's north and south coasts. I am captivated by the season's transitions and how the weather changes and transforms the colours and light.
Glass is a perfect medium as it celebrates the beauty of colour and light to interpret landscapes and the ability to capture depth. The processes and techniques are endless, along with the complexity glass brings. The mix of science and art nurtures my passion, creativity, and curiosity to hone my skills as a maker and artist.
Glass Pendants
The pendant incorporates up to four layers of crafted glass designed to create depth. Each element undergoes a series of techniques, processes and firings using transparent and opaque sheet glass, crushed glass, powdered glass, and enamels. The pendant is pressed to reduce the thickness through precise firing at high temperatures.
After cooling to room temperature, the glass is refined by cutting to size, grinding and polishing. The final detail is added by hand or screen printing before the pendant returns to the kiln for a fire polish at a lower temperature for a smoother surface and glossy finish. Finally, the pendant is completed with a sterling silver bail, resulting in a unique, individually named piece of artisan jewellery.
