Tag: inspiration

The Story of East Neuk Beach Crafts…

Handmade art and jewellery from beaches of the East Neuk of Fife in Scotland. Read about how I turned my passion for all things “seaside” into my dream job!

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Handmade art and jewellery from beaches of the East Neuk of Fife in Scotland. Read about how I turned my passion for all things “seaside” into my dream job!

The Seaside One!

Baby Blanket Sea colours It’s of no surprise to many of you that know where I’m located on the Lizard Peninsula, surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, that I’m influenced in my work by the big colours of sea and sky. Let me tell you more.

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Baby Blanket Sea colours

It’s of no surprise to many of you that know where I’m located on the Lizard Peninsula, surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, that I’m influenced in my work by the big colours of sea and sky. Let me tell you more.

Pottery Slump Moulds

Homemade slump mould A description of a simple method of forming shapes from clay slabs, using a home-made slump mould …

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Homemade slump mould

A description of a simple method of forming shapes from clay slabs, using a home-made slump mould …

Pottery tools on a budget

Slaking & reclaiming clay Some of the tools I use that cost very little … or nothing at all!

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Slaking & reclaiming clay

Some of the tools I use that cost very little … or nothing at all!

All About myself and HRJ!

A brief introduction to the maker behind the brand, and a bit about my business Handmade Retro Jewellery!

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A brief introduction to the maker behind the brand, and a bit about my business Handmade Retro Jewellery!

Botanical Printing

For my first blog post on TBCH I thought it appropriate to explain the textile art technique that nearly all my goodies contain. I have always created even when I had a young family and a challenging career but since retirement and sampling many art forms I have been captivated by a contact printing technique that…

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For my first blog post on TBCH I thought it appropriate to explain the textile art technique that nearly all my goodies contain. 
I have always created even when I had a young family and a challenging career but since retirement and sampling many art forms I have been captivated by a contact printing technique that allows me to combine all of my passions. My garden, slow stitching and creating unique cloth and paper.