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.
My handmade glass pendants incorporate up to four layers of glass, with many elements separately made through various techniques and processes using sheet glass, crushed glass, powdered glass, and enamels. There is a need for multiple firings as glass can be easily stressed. The glass is then pressed to reduce the thickness, cold-worked, fire-polished and finished with a sterling silver bail to create an individual-named piece of artisan jewellery.