I've been designing and making for as long as I can remember. In the early 2010s, I ran a hand-crafted silver-jewellery business before stepping away to build a career in social work and raise a family. Now, balanced alongside these things, I’ve returned to my passion for creating: bringing experience, intention, and a deep commitment to craft and values into each piece I make.
My journey into the captivating world of copper and enamel began with a deep-seated curiosity for these materials. Through years of dedicated, self-directed study and countless hours at the bench, I have immersed myself in learning how to work with these materials expressively. This hands-on, exploratory approach has allowed me to develop a truly unique artistic voice, unconstrained by traditional academic pathways.
Each piece is a testament to the patient pursuit of mastery, blending ancient techniques with a contemporary vision. My aim is to create unique, heirloom-quality art that brings joy, wonder, meaning, and a lasting human connection to your space.
Alongside my studio practice, I share my creative journey and reflections through weekly reels, and other regular updates, offering a glimpse into the process and the inspiration behind each creation. Stay updated via my studio update emails to be the first to hear about new work, events and other creative projects; follow my progress on Instagram and YouTube.
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Sustainability pledge
I recognise that copper and enamel are not inherently sustainable materials. To reduce my impact, I prioritise sourcing recycled or responsibly produced materials, reusing everything possible, minimising waste, and working with reputable suppliers.
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Enamelling Techniques
Fine silver rectangular wire to is used create the cloisons (or cells).
These cloisons will later hold the enamel to form the design.
The cloisons are then placed upon a base layer of fired enamel and will then be fired into this base.
The rear of a piece will be coated with a counter enamel to stabilise the metal and prevent warping .
Enamel powder is mixed with water, then packed into the cloisons. The powder is dried, and then fired.
This is repeated until the fired enamel reaches the top of the cloisons.
The piece is stoned back using an abrasive. This creates an even surface.
After sanding and polishing, a final firing adds a glossy finish to the enamel.
You can see this technique on the lid of my Plein-Air Paint Tin, as well as on my vessels.
For champleve, metal is etched to create a channel for the enamel to be placed into.
Under the etchant, the metal that is covered will remain. The exposed metal will be removed by the etchant.
Once the piece has been shaped and soldered enamel is wet packed into the etched channel and is dried.
Once fired and refired until the enamel reaches the top of the channel, the enamel will be stoned back, flush to the level of the metal surface, before a final firing restores the glassy surface of the enamel.
The piece is then finished by polishing and applying any other finishes.
See the finished item.
Using a fine sieve and a stencil, dry enamel powder is sifted onto a metal or enamel surface and then fired until smooth and glassy. This may be repeated for multiple layers.
See example pieces here.
