My earring designs usually are in strong colors, more in the
jewel tone color vibe, but it is always wonderful to challenge one’s self with
something new, such as components from Emma Wilson, from the United Kingdom.
When I first saw Emma Wilson’s porcelain ceramic components I was blown away by
the intricate markings and patterns on each piece. They were so delicate and
detailed looking, but having an art degree in ceramics, I knew they would be
very sturdy for jewelry components.
Emma’s porcelain components exude a sense of history, like
they have been part of something else, maybe having been worn by someone in a
gentler time or possibly that they have been places and have a story to tell
and now they were just found and repurposed into these ornate bits and bobs. Emma’s
pieces are frequently in tones of pale peach, blue and white, with gold
‘gilding’ in key areas. They are a delight to design with as I get to work with
my smaller glass pieces and ornate headpins to enhance the story Emma has
started.
Emma’s pieces can be found at: https://www.facebook.com/TheNatureofPorcelain
, https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop//TheNatureofPorcelain,
and on Facebook selling groups such as https://www.facebook.com/groups/LBAGalleriaDesignersShowcase/
Each porcelain piece in these photos range from 1.5 to 2.5
cms in length or about ½ to one inch. When other artisan materials are added they are 2-3
inches long and are extremely light in weight on your ear.
The round medallion type earrings with dangling Swarovski
crystals also feature Rose toned beadcaps and rustic lampwork glass by Jody
Brimhall of Inspire Glass Studio at https://www.etsy.com/shop/InspireGlassStudio
as well as on Facebook selling group pages such as: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lampworkbeadmarket
The pale blue bell shaped earrings feature lampwork glass beads
from Patricia Ritchie of Australia, more Swarovski crystals and Silver Tinned
Headpins by Sasha Crow. Patricia’s work
can be found on Facebook selling social media pages such as https://www.facebook.com/groups/lampworkbeadsfs/
Sasha Crow’s artisan pieces can be found at https://www.etsy.com/shop/crowscachesupplies
The smaller round components with small round impressions in
the clay feature Terry Turner of Silverfish Designs at https://www.etsy.com/shop/Silverfishdesigns
and Sasha Crow’s headpins.
For more information I can be found at:
https:www.facebook.com/ChristineKaitlyn.3
and
and on Instagram and Pinterest.
Chris Kaitlyn
