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Polymer clay beads
by Terry McCarthy
I love all types of jewellery making, and at the moment am having a great deal of fun with polymer clay. The following piece is a sample of my current work.
Contact Details:
PHONE: 01638 601413
WEBSITE: www.tlmdesigns.co.uk
Bumpy beads
by Heather Webb
Top Left: Organics necklace, auctioned for orphan elephants;
www.sheldrickwildlifetrust.org
Top Right: Set of organic ‘All Washed Up’ beads
Bottom Left: ‘Iced Cranberry’ glass beads, etched to a matt finish
Bottom Right: ‘Raspberry Roulade’ lampwork glass beads and byzantine chain
CONTACT DETAILS:
www.BumpyBeads.co.uk
Designer lampwork glass beads
by Laura Sparling
Apple blueberry beads
Monochrome beads
Stormcloud beads and Cupcake beads
Laura’s beads are available on a first come, first served basis. Please see her website for more details.
CONTACT DETAILS
www.beadsbylaura.co.uk or www.laurasparling.blogspot.com
The runway showroom collection
by Catarina Vassalo
This Collection is designed and handmade by Catarina Vassalo here in the UK. Catarina uses a huge variety of materials such as natural brass (eco-friendly and nickel free), wood, handmade ceramic beads, natural peacock feathers and gemstones.
Contact details
Available exclusively at:
The Runway Showroom, Arch 62/63, The Camden Stables, London, NW1 8AH, 020 7485 3223
press@recessionrunway.org
Unique jewellery
by Kym Bigwood
Left: Sterling silver with Deborah Dew lampwork £60, Right: Sterling silver with handmade lampwork beads £36.50
www.kymbigwood.com
Acrylic accessories designed and handmade
by Leese Johnstone
Seeds of Love: juicy apples on vintage chain £22
Kraken: chunky octopus two-finger ring £8
Butterflight: stylish silhouettes on gunmetal chain £5
Contact Details:
hello@cupofsea.co.uk | www.cupofsea.co.uk