SLC Designs
I make jewellery in my studio in Manchester, England and sell via my Etsy shop (www.etsy.com/shop/slcdesignsuk). My other website is www.BeadAddict.com
11/09/2021
This year I've been mostly unable to make jewellery due to some serious health challenges related to my rheumatoid arthritis and the surgery I had a few years ago: that's showing no signs of change at the moment, but my need to create was driving me potty so I've been working on doodles like this one. I think creative people just HAVE to do what they're created to do, and it's not jewellery but it does pass the long wait.
09/09/2021
Currently at Est14 in Altrincham for their birthday party!
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Jewellery Made with Love and Care
I've been making jewellery in my studio in Cheshire, England, for around 20 years; its my dream job as it mostly doesn't feel like work. Each piece of my handmade jewellery is made by me by hand. My 'assistants ' are my 3 cats who come up to the studio and lie around in various places giving their silent feline support punctuated by the occasional snore.
I love using unusual 'ingredients' in my creations and like many artists, am a bit of a ‘hoarder', that is to say I will sometimes hang on to something for 20 or more years before it occurs to me to use it, that's part of the joy of creating, forgetting that something is there and then coming across it and realising that it's perfect for the piece I am currently working on; its almost as wonderful as going shopping for it the first time. Most of what I make is one of a kind or one of a very short run and that's because, as someone who makes everything I have for sale, I like to have a varied work day!
Favourite materials would include Murano/Venetian glass; I have a deep connection with Venice as I have been trading with Murano for around 20 years. Over that time I have come to know many of the artisans and have a deep appreciation for the history of the glassmakers art. I try to visit Murano at least a couple of times a year to keep in touch with the people there and to be tempted in purchasing from them.
Besides Murano glass, I also work with sterling silver, 14kt goldfill and/or copper, Swarovski Crystal Elements, vintage beads, freshwater pearls and artist-made lampwork glass, and most especially the components or beads made by fellow artists. Sometimes I have phases of being attracted to specific materials for a short period of time, I like to play with techniques and tools and colours. I also stock a variety of vintage items I just couldn't resist.