One Small Step.....

Well, I have been toying with the whole blogging idea for a while now. I held off because I'm not very good at this sort of stuff, and also really, who the hell would want to read this shite?

Anyway I have taken the plunge, because like most ideas once I've had them I have to follow them up. Sorry about that.

So my first forage in to the world of blogging is to share some other jewellery designers I admire. Designers that make me go "oooh I wish I thought of that" "I wish I was as talented as that" "I wish someone would buy me one of those"

People like Mary Mary Handmade I stumbled across her wonderful designs via a friend on Twitter and I was hooked. The designs are so simple, so cute, so wearable I love all of them!
I think this little fox has to be my favourite if you forced me to choose just one.

The next inspiration comes from The Hairy Growler, not only does he have a a super cool name, but the unusualness (is that a word?) of the designs just grabbed me. Recycling forks, spoons and coins into necklaces and bracelets, this is my kind of jewellery! The detail on some of the designs is amazing especially when you think they are cut by hand. Trust me, there is a lot of work in that. Look at this, cut from a silver shilling!

Belinda From Wild Acre Jewellery seems to be a bit of a kindred spirit to me. We both get our design inspiration from nature. Some of her rings are just lovely!

Finally (for now) I really adore the designs from Slick Silver Jewellery. I am actually lucky enough to own one of her cuffs in gorgeous sea blue colours. The vibrant shades she achieves from dying aluminium is amazing, who knew you could dye metal?