http://folksy.com/shops/BlueBoxStudio Blue Box Studio ~ handmade in North Somerset ~ handmade lampwork beads for jewellery and artists, sea glass and sterling silver jewellery and accessories ~ Silk and velvet scarves and accessories dyed, printed and textured to my own designs. Also Shibori dyeing technique silk scarf kits. See my website for more about Blue Box Studio. en-gb BlueBoxStudio - Jewellery, Textiles & Sea Glass Blue Box Studio ~ handmade in North Somerset ~ handmade lampwork beads for jewellery and artists, sea glass and sterling silver jewellery and accessories ~ Silk and velvet scarves and accessories dyed, printed and textured to my own designs. Also Shibori dyeing technique silk scarf kits. See my website for more about Blue Box Studio. Make your own masterpiece in your microwave, or create a senstaion with your steamer. If you haven't a microwave, just let me know and I'll enclose details of how to create a sensation in your steamer! This kit is Northern Lights colour range - fuschia, green, blue. My kits are an easy introduction to the technique of Shibori Dyeing on silk, are great fun and make ideal presents as they are easy to post. They are the gift that goes on giving - the fun of making and then the fun of an wearing an original creation too! No previous experience is required - these are designed for beginners. Made to my own design and using the same dyes and materials used in my own work, each kit includes a pure silk scarf in Ponge 5 silk, minimum 28 x 114cms (may not be by Arty's) a silk test piece for you to practice on 3 x 50ml bottles of dye (enough for several scarves) which can be fixed in a microwave in your chosen colourway pipettes to remove the dye from the bottles fully illustrated instructions You just need to provide the plastic gloves, microwaveable dish (plastic take-away containers are good for this) and the belief that you really can create your own original masterpiece. These very concentrated dyes can be blended or diluted to increase the range of colours available. Extra supplies are available, just contact me for details. BlueBoxStudio Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:26:17 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2926630 http://folksy.com/items/2926630 Northern Lights - Shibori dyeing technique scarf kits This kit is Aegean Sea colour range in shades of blue, green and purple. Make your own masterpiece in your microwave. No microwave? Just let me know and I'll enclose details of how to create a sensation in your steamer! My kits are an easy introduction to the technique of Shibori Dyeing on silk, are great fun and make ideal presents as they are easy to post. The gift that goes on giving - have the fun of making and then the fun of wearing too! No previous experience is required. Made to my own design and using the same dyes and materials used in my own work, each kit includes - a pure silk scarf in Ponge 5 silk, minimum 28 x 114cms (may not be by Arty's) - a silk test piece for you to practice on - 3 x 50ml bottles of dye (enough for several scarves) in your chosen colourway which can be fixed in a microwave - pipettes to remove the dye from the bottles - fully illustrated instructions You just need to provide the plastic gloves, microwaveable dish (plastic take-away containers are good for this) and the belief that you really can create your own original masterpiece. The kit comes with a handy carrier bag, either to use as presentation if giving this as a gift, or just for keeping everything together in one place. These very concentrated dyes can be blended or diluted to increase the range of colours available. Other colourways are available - see my other listings for more details BlueBoxStudio Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:53:17 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2925838 http://folksy.com/items/2925838 Shibori dyeing technique scarf kit - Aegean Sea Handmade from genuine sea glass in shades of opaque green which I have collected from Cornish beaches, mounted onto sterling silver tube & supported by a sterling silver snake chain. Carefully flared ends on the tubing stop the sea glass beads from being removed but allow the pieces of glass to move freely. By the nature of the sea glass, no two pieces will ever be quite alike. Every piece of sea glass jewellery I make will be subtly different and unique. No dyes, tumblers, etching fluid, this sea glass is as found on the beach, except for cleaning and drilling so that it can be made into jewellery. The frosting and small inclusions are a result of 50-100 years of being swept amongst sand and stones, a little piece of history from Mother Nature! A very tactile piece of jewellery that will take on a patina when worn, from the natural oils in your skin. If you'd rather just keep the frosted look, then a quick wash in warm soapy water sorts that, similarly a quick wipe with mineral oil will bring out the colour of the glass. The pendant is approx. 24mm / 0.9" wide and hangs from a 16 inch / 40cms sterling silver chain with lobster clasp fitting. Gift boxed in a professionally printed Blue Box Studio box, with care instructions and information about the history of sea glass in general, this item is ready for giving, or as a present for yourself. If you need a different length chain, just let me know, I usually have some in stock . BlueBoxStudio Mon, 16 Jan 2012 18:10:54 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2869782 http://folksy.com/items/2869782 Green Trio - handmade sea glass and sterling silver necklace - SRAJD FHF Handmade from genuine sea glass in shades of white & sea foam green which I have collected from Cornish beaches, mounted onto sterling silver tube & supported by a sterling silver snake chain. Carefully flared ends on the tubing stop the sea glass beads from being removed but allow the pieces of glass to move freely. By the nature of the sea glass, no two pieces will ever be quite alike. Every piece of sea glass jewellery I make will be subtly different and unique. No dyes, tumblers, etching fluid, this sea glass is as found on the beach, except for cleaning and drilling so that it can be made into jewellery. The frosting is a result of 50-100 years of being swept amongst sand and stones, a little piece of history from Mother Nature! A very tactile piece of jewellery that will take on a patina when worn, from the natural oils in your skin. If you'd rather just keep the frosted look, then a quick wash in warm soapy water sorts that, similarly a quick wipe with mineral oil will bring out the colour of the glass. The pendant is approx. 24mm / 1" wide and hangs from a 16 inch / 40cms sterling silver chain with lobster clasp fitting. Gift boxed in a professionally printed Blue Box Studio box, with care instructions and information about the history of sea glass in general, this item is ready for giving, or as a present for yourself. If you need a different length chain, just let me know, I usually have some in stock (or can obtain at a few days notice). BlueBoxStudio Mon, 16 Jan 2012 16:13:46 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2869418 http://folksy.com/items/2869418 Sea foam white - handmade sea glass and sterling silver necklace - SRAJD FHF Handmade from a stack of white and green genuine sea glass which I have collected from Cornish beaches in the South West peninsular of England, simply mounted on sterling silver. The pendant is approx. 50mm long including the sterling silver bail. This hangs from an approximately 18 inch / 45cms sterling silver chain with bolt ring clasp fitting. There are 5 beautiful pieces of this sea glassglass; all carefully hand drilled and mounted on my handmade swirl mounts. This item comes with care instructions and information about the history of sea glass in general, in an organza bag so ready for giving, or as a present for yourself. Each one of my sea glass necklaces is made from carefully selected pieces of genuine sea glass, collected from around the British coastline. By the nature of the sea glass, no two pieces will ever be quite alike. Every piece of sea glass jewellery I make will be subtly different and unique. All sea glass will be 50-100 years old, it takes that long to be tumbled by the movement of the waves and sand to become the treasures we find today. No dyes, tumblers, etching fluid, this genuine sea glass is as found on the beach, except for cleaning and drilling so that it can be made into jewellery. If you need a shorter chain, just let me know, I usually have some in stock (or can obtain at a few days notice). BBS ref: 1829A Normally £25, this piece is reduced to make way for new work. BlueBoxStudio Sun, 15 Jan 2012 19:17:57 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2866306 http://folksy.com/items/2866306 Sea Swirl - genuine English white green sea glass and silver necklace - sale Another gorgeous scarf from Blue Box Studio - this is a lovely item and will be a really useful addition to any wardrobe. This scarf is silver grey on black - but that doesn't make it dull! Hand devored to my own design with a moon and starts (or circles and stars if you prefer) left in velvet. Devore is the technique where by the velvet pile is burnt out to give a shadowy textured feel and look to the fabric. Handmade from 18% silk, 82% viscose fabric this scarf has been hand printed to my own design and hand dyed using my own blend of dyes. The velvet is beautifully soft and very fluid and the light catches the shimmering pile from every angle. Size: approximately 142cms x 29cms (56ins x 11.5 ins). This scarf is a useful length but looks great just draped round your shoulders with a jacket. A very warming item, sure to keep the chilly winds at bay in winter. Hand wash or dry clean, this easy care scarf is versatile enough to see you through summer, autumn and winter and comes with full easy care instructions. In my sale to make way for new work and designs. BlueBoxStudio Mon, 09 Jan 2012 14:36:06 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2841386 http://folksy.com/items/2841386 Moon & Stars - handmade silk velvet devore scarf in black & silver grey - sale Created from 18% silk / 82% viscose high quality white velvet, this scarf has first been dyed green and then screen printed over with my own random stripe design, inspired by the reeds on the Somerset Levels near my home, with a decolourant which removes the green colour leaving a mellow yellow cream pattern. The stripes run downwards at the ends of the scarf, and across the width in the middle. The velvet used in this scarf is high quality and very soft. Just the thing to snuggle into on a cold day. Double sided, this scarf measures approximately 50 inches x 7inches 127cms x 18cms. Hand wash or dry clean, this easy care scarf will warm up a cold winters day. Because of the techniques used when making my scarves, no two will be identical. You are buying a wearable piece of art - handmade in my North Somerset garden studio, inspired by nature, music, sights and sounds. To make way for new stock I have reduced the price of this scarf - normally £37.50, on sale for £25.00. BBS ref: 341 BlueBoxStudio Sun, 08 Jan 2012 19:00:20 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2838626 http://folksy.com/items/2838626 Silk Viscose velvet hand screen printed and dyed scarf - green stripes - Sale I love this fabric, it is a little bit of madness, whimsical shapes, hearts, swirls, leaves, stars and stripes in soft reflective satin devore on a darker silk base. Devore is the technique where by the satin top fabric is burnt out to give a shadowy textured feel and look to the fabric. Handmade from 18% silk, 82% viscose fabric using my own blend of dyes, this scarf has been double dyed with a green silk background and shimmering red viscose satin design. The fabric is very soft and fluid and the light catches the shimmering satin from every angle. Size: approximately 142cms x 28cms (56ins x 11 ins). Long enough to wear as a wrap, a useful length. The colour is pretty enough to warm even the coldest of days. This easy care scarf is versatile enough to see you through Spring, summer, autumn and winter and comes with full care instructions. It would make an ideal present for your friends, or yourself! This scarf is normally £22.50 but reduced to make way for new work. BBS ref: S5631 BlueBoxStudio Fri, 06 Jan 2012 21:27:03 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2832178 http://folksy.com/items/2832178 Red on green - handmade silk satin devore scarf with block patterns - sale I love this fabric, it remind me of summer clouds, stepping stones across a pond, an irregular pattern that doesn't distract the eye. Devore is the technique where by the satin top fabric is burnt out to give a shadowy textured feel and look to the fabric. Handmade from 18% silk, 82% viscose fabric using my own blend of dyes, this scarf has been double dyed with a turquoise blue silk background and shimmering blue viscose satin design. The fabric is very soft and fluid and the light catches the shimmering satin from every angle. Size: approximately 142cms x 25cms (56ins x 10 ins). Long enough to wear as a wrap, a useful length. The colour is pretty enough to warm even the coldest of days. This easy care scarf is versatile enough to see you through SPRING, summer, autumn and winter and comes with full care instructions. It would make an ideal present for your friends, or yourself! This scarf is normally £22.50 but reduced to make way for new work. BBS ref: S5781 BlueBoxStudio Fri, 06 Jan 2012 20:55:48 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2831838 http://folksy.com/items/2831838 Spotty dotty - handmade turquoise blue silk satin devore scarf with oval dots Sea glass is also often called 'Neptune's jewels' - this piece is a cube shaped filigree locket filled with small pieces of genuine English sea glass in shades of blue and white. The locket and bail are silver plated, the choker is made from black wire with a plated screw fastening. This is a very pretty piece, a reminder of the seaside, a little piece of history - most genuine sea glass is 50-100 years old, it takes that long for Mother Nature to weaver her magic on these pieces. These pieces of sea glass were personally collected from Cornish beaches; they are exacly as found - no drills, no tumblers - no sandblasting, just perfect smooth frosted pieces of genuine English sea glass. The pendant, from top of bail to bottom of locket is approx 46mm / 1.8". The black wire choker is approx 18 / 45cms long. I have only a few of these pretty necklaces, all different, left from my Winter fairs so am offering them here to make way for new work in the Spring. BlueBoxStudio Tue, 03 Jan 2012 20:12:21 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2820798 http://folksy.com/items/2820798 Neptune's secret - sea glass pendant and choker - SRA FHF Sea glass is also often called 'Mermaid's tears' - this piece is a teardrop shaped filigree locket filled with small pieces of genuine English sea glass in shades of green. The locket and bail are silver plated, the choker is made from black wire with a plated screw fastening. This is a very pretty piece, a reminder of the seaside, a little piece of history - most genuine sea glass is 50-100 years old, it takes that long for Mother Nature to weaver her magic on these pieces. These peices of sea glass were personally collected from Cornish beaches; they are exacly as found - no drills, no tumblers - no sandblasting, just perfect smooth frosted pieces of genuine English sea glass. The pendant, from top of bail to bottom of locket is approx 50mm / 2". The black wire choker is approx 18" / 45cms long. I have only a few of these pretty necklaces, all different, left from my Winter fairs so am offering them here to make way for new work in the Spring. BlueBoxStudio Mon, 02 Jan 2012 20:12:19 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2817114 http://folksy.com/items/2817114 Mermaids locket - sea glass pendant and choker - SRA FHF Something blue ... Genuine English sea glass is getting harder to find, genuine blue English sea glass is rarer still. Most sea glass will be 50-100 years old, blue is invariably Victorian, from a time when blue bottles for medecines and poisons were common. This is a small piece of genuine blue English sea glass, from Cornwall. Mounted with blue Swarovski crystals on sterling silver, hung from a sterling silver bail and chain. My sea glass items come with some general information on the history of sea glass. All my sea glass is genuine, no dyes or tumblers, personally collected from beaches discovered on my travels. It is as found, except for drilling to make into beads for my jewellery. No 2 pieces of sea glass will be exactly the same, no two pieces of my jewellery will be the same either. The pendant is approximately 32mm long, that's just over 1.25 inches in old money. The sterling silver chain is 18 inches long / 45cms approx. If you prefer a shorter chain please get in touch, I often have some available. This piece will be supplied in an organza bag and boxed for safe delivery through the ravages of the postal system. Normally £20, this piece is reduced to make way for new work. BBS ref: 1900A BlueBoxStudio Mon, 02 Jan 2012 18:36:23 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2816770 http://folksy.com/items/2816770 Victorian Blue - genuine English sea glass, crystal and silver necklace - sale A pack of three 7 (18cm) zips, brand new and unused, with tabs still attached. Colours are navy, pale blue and cream. Ideal for bags, skirts, trousers and lots more. These were 99p each to buy - discounted for quick sale. BlueBoxStudio Sat, 31 Dec 2011 20:22:51 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2811798 http://folksy.com/items/2811798 7 inch zips x 3 - clear out sale Black plastic cord locks, toggles, fasteners, call them what you will. In this pack there are 2 types: the flat oval shaped ones take the cords through one 'hole'; the round spherical type have 2 cord 'holes'. There are 2 round ones and 3 flat toggle locks. These are needing a new home now that I'm not making bags. Ideal also for replacing lost toggles on coats, shoe laces and lots of other uses. BlueBoxStudio Sat, 31 Dec 2011 20:18:13 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2811778 http://folksy.com/items/2811778 Black cord toggles fasteners locks - clearout sale Black plastic cord locks, toggles, fasteners, call them what you will. These are the round spherical type have 2 cord 'holes'. These are needinga new home now that I'm not making bags. Ideal also for replacing lost toggles on coats, shoe laces and lots of other uses. BlueBoxStudio Sat, 31 Dec 2011 20:13:35 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2811774 http://folksy.com/items/2811774 Black cord toggles fasteners locks - clearout sale More from the back of the cupboard at Blue Box Studio. I collected a lot of buttons for bag making but haven't had time to use them. All of them are as new, locked away in the dark, waiting for someone to love them enough. This is a 25mm (about 1 inch) crystal diamante button set on a metal shank base. The outer two rows of diamante are stepped, with the central stone being level with the inner ring. Each diamante crystal is faceted. Really beautiful, this really sparkles in the light. BlueBoxStudio Sat, 31 Dec 2011 19:58:18 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2811746 http://folksy.com/items/2811746 Crystal diamante button on metal shank I love this fabric, it remind me of a tiger print, in soft fluid devore silk velvet. Devore is the technique where by the velvet top fabric is burnt out to give a shadowy textured feel and look to the fabric. Handmade from 18% silk, 82% viscose fabric using my own blend of dyes, this scarf has been double dyed with a purple silk background and shimmering darker purple viscose velvet design. The fabric is very soft and fluid and the light catches the shimmering velvet from every angle. Size: approximately 173cms x 34cms (68ins x 13.5 ins). Long enough to wear as a wrap, a useful length. The colour is pretty enough to warm even the coldest of days. This easy care scarf is versatile enough to see you through summer, autumn and winter and comes with full care instructions. It would make an ideal present for your friends, or yourself! This scarf is normally £24.95 but reduced to make way for new work. BBS ref: S428 BlueBoxStudio Fri, 30 Dec 2011 19:30:26 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2809598 http://folksy.com/items/2809598 Purple tiger - handmade purple silk velvet devore scarf with random stripes Created from 18% silk / 82% viscose high quality white velvet, this scarf has first been dyed green and then screen printed over with an ivy design. The design is on one side of the scarf only. Double sided, this scarf measures approximately 43 inches x 8inches 109cms x 20cms. Hand wash or dry clean, this easy care scarf will warm up a cold winters day. Because of the techniques used when making my scarves, no two will be identical. You are buying a wearable piece of art - handmade in my North Somerset garden studio, inspired by nature, music, sights and sounds. To make way for new stock I have reduced the price of this scarf - normally £27.50, on sale for £15.00. BBS ref: 385 BlueBoxStudio Fri, 30 Dec 2011 18:14:58 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2809350 http://folksy.com/items/2809350 Silk Viscose velvet hand screen printed and dyed scarf - green ivy - Sale Created from 18% silk / 82% viscose high quality white velvet, this scarf has first been dyed yellow and then, using a traditional shibori technique, compressed and dyed with droplets and hand blended dyes in blue and brown, which belnding with the yellow give a range of colours in the pattern. Double sided, this long scarf measures approximately 54inches x 10 inches 137cms x 25cms. Hand wash or dry clean, this easy care scarf will warm up a cold winters day. The high quality velvet is wonderfully soft and drapes beautifully. Because of the techniques used when making my scarves, no two will be identical. You are buying a wearable piece of art - handmade in my North Somerset garden studio, inspired by nature, music, sights and sounds. To make way for new stock I have reduced the price of this scarf - normally £27.50, on sale for £22.50. BBS ref: 572 BlueBoxStudio Fri, 30 Dec 2011 17:43:07 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2809318 http://folksy.com/items/2809318 Silk Viscose velvet shibori hand dyed scarf - yellow DNA - Sale This pretty scarf is ideal for a cold winter's day, wherever you are in the world. Handmade from habotai silk, dyed using Shibori techniques in shades of purple, blue, pink and jade. Silk is both cool in summer and warm in winter and the colour of this will cheer up any dull day. A really useful size, this scarf is approx 145cms x 40cms (57 x 16 inches approx). A one of a kind item, because of the technique used no two will ever be the same. Hand wash or dry clean, this scarf is really easy to care for. In my sale to make way for new stock in the spring. This scarf is reduced from £18.95 to £12.50. BBS ref: S361 BlueBoxStudio Mon, 05 Dec 2011 15:07:13 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2728206 http://folksy.com/items/2728206 Pretty in purple - handmade shibori dyed silk scarf - sale Handmade lampwork glass beads made in my North Somerset studio. Over the last year I have amassed a lot of single or 'orphan' beads - experiments, left over from other projects, lost ideas. They are all perfect and ideal for adding to stock, using as inspiration or using in projects, one or many. The box is now full and the beads need new homes so I am offering them for sale in mixed bags. All at a tempting price that covers my costs of glass, annealling and time but for less than I would normally sell my beads. I need the room! All my beads are individually made using glass from Murano Italy, the US, Germany, China and elsewhere. Many are decorated using silver rich glass, silver enhanced glass, fine silver wire or sheet or frit (crushed glass). Some are shaped with ridges, some pressed flat, most are round. All are annealed in a digital kiln for strength, cleaned and checked before sale. In this set there are 10 beautiful 'orphan' beads in neutral taupe shades - with accents in coloured frit, spots, reactive glass, swirls, ribbing and pixie dust. They have been made on a mix of 2.4mm and 3.2mm mandrels and range in size from approx 10-15 mm diameter. Beads will be supplied boxed to protect them from the ravages of the postal system. The mandrel is for display and not included in the sale. Self Representing Artist - SRA H-178 BlueBoxStudio Sun, 04 Dec 2011 18:27:29 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2723022 http://folksy.com/items/2723022 Handmade lampwork glass beads - 10 orphan neutral pink Handmade lampwork glass beads made in my North Somerset studio. Over the last year I have amassed a lot of single or 'orphan' beads - experiments, left over from other projects, lost ideas. They are all perfect and ideal for adding to stock, using as inspiration or using in projects, one or many. The box is now full and the beads need new homes so I am offering them for sale in mixed bags. All at a tempting price that covers my costs of glass, annealling and time but for less than I would normally sell my beads. I need the room! All my beads are individually made using glass from Murano Italy, the US, Germany, China and elsewhere. Many are decorated using silver rich glass, silver enhanced glass, fine silver wire or sheet or frit (crushed glass). Some are shaped with ridges, some pressed flat, most are round. All are annealed in a digital kiln for strength, cleaned and checked before sale. In this set there are 10 beautiful 'orphan' beads in predominantly black - with accents in coloured frit, spots, dots, reactive glass. They have been made on a mix of 2.4mm and 3.2mm mandrels and range in size from approx 11-19 mm diameter. Beads will be supplied boxed to protect them from the ravages of the postal system. The mandrel is for display and not included in the sale. Self Representing Artist - SRA H-178 BlueBoxStudio Sun, 04 Dec 2011 18:09:06 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2722886 http://folksy.com/items/2722886 Handmade lampwork glass beads - 10 orphan black based beads Handmade lampwork glass beads made in my North Somerset studio. Over the last year I have amassed a lot of single or 'orphan' beads - experiments, left over from other projects, lost ideas. They are all perfect and ideal for adding to stock, using as inspiration or using in projects, one or many. The box is now full and the beads need new homes so I am offering them for sale in mixed bags. All at a tempting price that covers my costs of glass, annealling and time but for less than I would normally sell my beads. I need the room! All my beads are individually made using glass from Murano Italy, the US, Germany, China and elsewhere. Many are decorated using silver rich glass, silver enhanced glass, fine silver wire or sheet or frit (crushed glass). Some are shaped with ridges, some pressed flat, most are round. All are annealed in a digital kiln for strength, cleaned and checked before sale. In this set there are 10 beautiful 'orphan' beads in shades of blue. They have been made on a mix of 2.4mm and 3.2mm mandrels and range in size from approx 12-20 mm diameter. Beads will be supplied boxed to protect them from the ravages of the postal system. The mandrel is for display and not included in the sale. Self Representing Artist - SRA H-178 BlueBoxStudio Sun, 04 Dec 2011 17:38:07 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2722710 http://folksy.com/items/2722710 Handmade lampwork glass beads - 10 orphan blue beads A pretty fabric shoulder bag with embroidered chrysanthemum flower in shades of cream and brown, with magenta silk dupion lining. Inside there is a small pocket for a card or keys and the bag fastens with a secure magnetic fastening. Toning satin cord straps complete. This would be a stunning addition to anyone's wardrobe, ideal for a summer wedding or evening out. Small enough not to encumber, large enough to hold your keys, camera and purse. The bag is approximately 7.5 inches square 19cms, with the overall strap length being 41.5 inches 105cms. Half price in my sale! BlueBoxStudio Thu, 01 Dec 2011 12:20:36 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2671685 http://folksy.com/items/2671685 Chrysanthemum shoulder handbag with silk dupion lining - sale Curtain weight cotton fabric remnant, now surplus to requirements now that I have stopped making bags. A beautiful high quality fabric, each piece is approx 60cms x 50cms or 24 inches x 20 inches approx in old money. Desperately seeking new loving home so I can free up space for other projects. BlueBoxStudio Tue, 29 Nov 2011 19:00:50 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2661409 http://folksy.com/items/2661409 Cotton fabric - patterned remnant - new green blue gold White and blue cotton fabric remnant approx 24 inches wide x 20 inches long (60cms x 50cms) New and now surplus to requirements now that I no longer make bags. Blue stripes and 3/4" wide (2cms approx) with 1.35" (3.5cms approx) white bands inbetween. BBS ref: C1116 BlueBoxStudio Tue, 29 Nov 2011 18:42:17 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2661309 http://folksy.com/items/2661309 Cotton fabric - white and blue remnant This kit is Summer Sunset colour range - red, purple and blue. Make your own masterpiece in your microwave. No microwave? Just let me know and I'll enclose details of how to create a sensation in your steamer! My kits are an easy introduction to the technique of Shibori Dyeing on silk, are great fun and make ideal presents as they are easy to post. The gift that goes on giving - have the fun of making and then the fun of wearing too! No previous experience is required. Made to my own design and using the same dyes and materials used in my own work, each kit includes - a pure silk scarf in Ponge 5 silk, minimum 28 x 114cms (may not be by Arty's) - a silk test piece for you to practice on - 3 x 50ml bottles of dye (enough for several scarves) in your chosen colourway which can be fixed in a microwave - pipettes to remove the dye from the bottles - fully illustrated instructions You just need to provide the plastic gloves, microwaveable dish (plastic take-away containers are good for this) and the belief that you really can create your own original masterpiece. The kit comes with a handy carrier bag, either to use as presentation if giving this as a gift, or just for keeping everything together in one place. These very concentrated dyes can be blended or diluted to increase the range of colours available. Other colourways are available - see photos or my other listings for more details BlueBoxStudio Sat, 19 Nov 2011 19:39:11 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2602457 http://folksy.com/items/2602457 Shibori dyeing technique scarf kit - Summer Sunset This kit is Autumn Leaves colour range - jade green, tan and brown. Make your own masterpiece in your microwave. No micrwave? Just let me know and I'll enclose details of how to create a sensation in your steamer! My kits are an easy introduction to the technique of Shibori Dyeing on silk, are great fun and make ideal presents as they are easy to post. The gift that goes on giving - have the fun of making and then the fun of wearing too! No previous experience is required. Made to my own design and using the same dyes and materials used in my own work, each kit includes - a pure silk scarf in Ponge 5 silk, minimum 28 x 114cms (may not be by Arty's) - a silk test piece for you to practice on - 3 x 50ml bottles of dye (enough for several scarves) which can be fixed in a microwave - pipettes to remove the dye from the bottles - fully illustrated instructions You just need to provide the plastic gloves, microwaveable dish (plastic take-away containers are good for this) and the belief that you really can create your own original masterpiece. The kit comes with a handy carrier bag, either to use as presentation if giving this as a gift, or just for keeping everything together in one place. These very concentrated dyes can be blended or diluted to increase the range of colours available. Other colourways are available - see photos or my other listings for more details BlueBoxStudio Sat, 19 Nov 2011 17:09:19 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2601365 http://folksy.com/items/2601365 Shibori dyeing technique scarf kit - Autumn Leaves Created from 18% silk / 82% viscose high quality black velvet, this scarf has been hand screen printed to my own design before being hand painted with my own hand blended dyes in a myriad of colours. Double sided, this long scarf measures approximately 60 inches x 8.75 inches [152cms x 22cms]. Hand wash or dry clean, this easy care scarf will warm up a cold winters day. The velvet is wonderfully soft and drapes beautifully. I design my screens to be used only a couple of times. Although there may be similar scarves in my collection, because of the way the screen is used or the dyes are blended, no two will be identical. BBS ref: 626 BlueBoxStudio Thu, 03 Nov 2011 15:20:30 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2515041 http://folksy.com/items/2515041 Rainbow stripes silk velvet hand screened & coloured scarf A really pretty necklace using one of my handmade focal lampwork beads, made from opaque pale blue and transparent bright blue, wrapped with fine silver (99.9% pure) which has melted to give the silver tracery of dots then etched to give a frosted appearance. Mounted onto sterling silver wire, with sterling silver bead ends, bail and chain. The pendant measures approx 10.5mm diameter and 56mm long to the top of the bail and hangs from a 46cm / 18" chain. This bead has been made by myself in my North Somerset garden studio using a propane/oxygen mix torch. It has been kiln annealled for strength and durability. It will be sent gift boxed to ensure safe arrival, ready for giving. BlueBoxStudio Wed, 26 Oct 2011 17:24:14 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2471521 http://folksy.com/items/2471521 Blue sparkle - handmade lampwork glass pendant necklace SRA FHF A really pretty necklace using one of my handmade focal lampwork beads, made from opaque lapis blue and transparent bright blue, wrapped with fine silver (99.9% pure) which has melted to give the silver tracery of dots. This reminds me of a dark night, the darkest on the horizon, with the brighter dark sky above highlighted with stars. Mounted onto sterling silver wire, with sterling silver bead ends, bail and chain. The pendant measures approx 10.5mm diameter and 54mm long to the top of the bail and hangs from a 46cm / 18" chain. This bead has been made by myself in my North Somerset garden studio using a propane/oxygen mix torch. It has been kiln annealled for strength and durability. It will be sent gift boxed to ensure safe arrival, ready for giving. BlueBoxStudio Tue, 25 Oct 2011 17:35:43 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2466673 http://folksy.com/items/2466673 Midnight Sky - handmade lampwork glass pendant necklace SRA FHF A really pretty necklace using one of my handmade focal lampwork beads, wrapped with silver rich glass which reacts in the flame to give different colours, pressed into a pillow shape. Mounted onto sterling silver wire, with sterling silver bead ends, bail and chain. The pendant measures approx 18mm wide, 9.5mm thick and 42mm long to the top of the bail and hangs from a 46cm / 18" chain. Lots of colour, purples, blue, magenta on a buttermilk base. This bead has been made by myself in my North Somerset garden studio using a propane/oxygen mix torch. It has been kiln annelled for strength and durability. It will be sent gift boxed to ensure safe arrival, ready for giving. BlueBoxStudio Mon, 24 Oct 2011 17:54:00 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2466585 http://folksy.com/items/2466585 Summer dawn - handmade lampwork glass pendant necklace SRA FHF A pretty bead, in shades of plum and purple, wrapped with fine silver to give a tracery of dots. This would make a very pretty pendant, simply mounted on to wire and hung from a necklace. Handmade in my North Somerset studio, this bead measures approx 33mm long and 11.5mm diameter. All my beads have been annealed in a digitally controlled kiln for strength and durability then hand cleaned. Beads will be supplied boxed to ensure they arrive in perfect condition. Self Representing Artist - SRA H-178 and member of the Frit Happens Forum BlueBoxStudio Tue, 18 Oct 2011 08:35:09 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2435061 http://folksy.com/items/2435061 Handmade lampwork glass long focal pendant bead - purple plum - SRA - FHF A pretty bead, in autumnal shades of brown and cream and muted blues. This would make a very pretty pendant, simply mounted on to wire and hung from a necklace. Handmade in my North Somerset studio, this bead measures approx 36mm long, tapering from 13.5 to 14.5mm diameter. All my beads have been annealed in a digitally controlled kiln for strength and durability then hand cleaned. Beads will be supplied boxed to ensure they arrive in perfect condition. Self Representing Artist - SRA H-178 and member of the Frit Happens Forum BlueBoxStudio Mon, 17 Oct 2011 15:56:49 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2434609 http://folksy.com/items/2434609 Handmade lampwork glass long focal pendant bead - autumn tones - SRA - FHF Created from 18% silk / 82% viscose high quality black velvet, this scarf has been hand screen printed to my own design before being hand painted with my own hand blended dyes in a myriad of colours.we Double sided, this long scarf measures approximately 60 inches x 6 inches [152cms x 15cms]. Hand wash or dry clean, this easy care scarf will warm up a cold winters day. The velvet is wonderfully soft and drapes beautifully. I design my screens to be used only a couple of times. Although there may be similar scarves in my collection, because of the way the screen is used or the dyes are blended, no two will be identical. BlueBoxStudio Fri, 14 Oct 2011 16:04:10 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2421509 http://folksy.com/items/2421509 Rainbow spots silk velvet hand screened & coloured scarf A really pretty necklace hand made from one of my own lampwork beads, decorated in black and silver rich glass which reacts with the flame to give the gold reaction, and starburst murrini. Mounted on a silver plated 'add a pendant' fitting with silver plated beads and rings, strung from a 17" (approx) black choker necklace with screw clasp to match the black in the pendant. Other colours of choker may be available if you would prefer, just ask. The pendant is 'lentil' shaped (flattened round). This necklace will be supplied gift boxed, ready for giving or keeping safe. BlueBoxStudio Sat, 17 Sep 2011 16:53:53 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2304293 http://folksy.com/items/2304293 Handmade lampwork glass bead necklace -sra - silver glass A really pretty necklace hand made from one of my own lampwork beads, decorated in silver rich glass which reacts with the flame to give the different colours. Each side is very different, so both sides shown in the pictures. Mounted on a silver plated 'add a pendant' fitting with silver plated beads and rings, strung from a 17" (approx) mustard yellow choker necklace with screw clasp to match the colours in the pendant. Other colours of choker may be available if you would prefer, just ask. The pendant is 'lentil' shaped (flattened round). This necklace will be supplied gift boxed, ready for giving or keeping safe. Well, darn if this isn't (in my opinion) the prettiest of these necklaces then the photo shows up a little pitting on one side and chill marks. I should have gone to Specsavers (err, I did!). So I'll be selling this one for a little less than the rest. It really isn't that noticeable and is very pretty but if someone would like a bargain, this is the one for you. BlueBoxStudio Sat, 17 Sep 2011 16:51:28 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2304277 http://folksy.com/items/2304277 Handmade lampwork glass bead necklace -sra - silver glass In this due of beautiful recycled fabrics I have: 2 pieces of rust velour - cut from the hems of new curtains - 114cms wide x 51cms long 1 piece of recycled upholstery fabric - there might be the odd tacking thread running through this piece, it was given to me by an upholsterer who had cut the wrong size! It is 80cms deep and , being an odd shape, 85cms minimum, 142cms maximum width. Both are lovely fabrics suitable for making totes and bags. I can't confirm the fabric composition, I would think the velour is cotton but might be a poly cotton. Space needed in my studio to make way for other projects. BlueBoxStudio Fri, 16 Sep 2011 18:24:57 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2301473 http://folksy.com/items/2301473 A duo of recycled fabrics - destash remnant sale A duo of recycled fabrics, as described All my lampwork glass beads are individually hand made by myself in my garden studio in North Somerset, England using a propane and oxygen mix torch. They are annealed in a digitally controlled kiln for strength and durability then carefully cleaned and checked before being offered for sale. Because my beads are individually made, no two will ever be the same, you are buying an individual piece of work from a British artisan, not a mass produced and much copied product. My beads are made from the highest quality glass and materials including glass from Murano Italy and around the world. Additional detail is sometimes added using frits (crushed glass) or murrini (canes) as well as fine (99% pure) silver wire and leaf. I use a variety of techniques to create unique items which I hope you will want to add to your bead collection. This bead, on a core of soft cream-green glass, wrapped and swirled in silver rich glass, which reacts with the flame to give a variety of shades, measures approximately 17.5mm diameter, 13mm thickness and is filled with sterling silver tubing, which I have hand cut and fitted by hand using a professional press, then hand polished to give a perfect-fitting core. The internal diameter of the core is approximately 4mm so will fit the smaller sizes of popular European add a bead bracelet systems that are currently worn including Troll. It would also look lovely just on a chain, ribbon or leather thonging. I recommend you check the diameter of your bracelet for fit and the size of the bead to ensure it will suit your collection. The photographs are shown larger than real-life to show the detail and colour of the bead. Please note the chain shown is for illustration only and NOT included in the sale. Beads will be supplied boxed to ensure they survive the ravages of the postal system and arrive with you in perfect condition. I am a member of the Association of Self Representing Artists - SRA H-178 and the Frit Happens Forum. BlueBoxStudio Fri, 02 Sep 2011 15:39:39 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2215417 http://folksy.com/items/2215417 Handmade lampwork glass charm bead - fits Troll - SRA FHF All my lampwork glass beads are individually hand made by myself in my garden studio in North Somerset, England using a propane and oxygen mix torch. They are annealed in a digitally controlled kiln for strength and durability then carefully cleaned and checked before being offered for sale. Because my beads are individually made, no two will ever be the same, you are buying an individual piece of work from a British artisan, not a mass produced and much copied product. My beads are made from the highest quality glass and materials including glass from Murano Italy and around the world. Additional detail is sometimes added using frits (crushed glass) or murrini (canes) as well as fine (99% pure) silver wire and leaf. I use a variety of techniques to create unique items which I hope you will want to add to your bead collection. This bead, on a core of green transparent glass, wrapped in silver rich glass, which reacts with the flame to give a variety of moody blues and greens, measures approximately 17mm diameter, 11mm thickness and is filled with sterling silver tubing, which I have hand cut and fitted by hand using a professional press, then hand polished to give a perfect-fitting core. The internal diameter of the core is approximately 4mm so will fit the smaller sizes of popular European add a bead bracelet systems that are currently worn. It would also look lovely just on a chain, ribbon or leather thonging. I recommend you check the diameter of your bracelet for fit and the size of the bead to ensure it will suit your collection. The photographs are shown larger than real-life to show the detail and colour of the bead. Please note the chain shown is for illustration only and NOT included in the sale. Beads will be supplied boxed to ensure they survive the ravages of the postal system and arrive with you in perfect condition. I am a member of the Association of Self Representing Artists - SRA H-178 and the Frit Happens Forum. BlueBoxStudio Thu, 01 Sep 2011 22:31:32 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2216137 http://folksy.com/items/2216137 Moody blues - handmade silver cored lampwork charm bead - fits Troll - SRA FHF This sea glass was personally hand picked from beaches in the North of England, where the glass works closed in the 1930s It is a beautiful piece of sea glass and rare to find one in this beautiful blue colour and of this size. And getting rarer! The sterling silver chain is approximately 16 inches long (about 40cms) and has a bolt ring clasp. The pretty End of Day sea glass pendant is in shades of blue. The colour is banded through the sea glass piece. This is the beauty of End of Day sea glass, sometimes the colour runs all the way through, sometimes only part - it all depends what the maker was orignally making with the left overs, and which bit of that item you have. In this case it is blue on top of blue, on top of blue. The pendant is approximately 1.5" long and 1" wide including the silver plated bail. Together they complement each other to make a very pretty necklace. Boxed, ready for giving. 'End of day' glass is glass that was used by the workers at the end of the day to make items in their own time. Sometimes it was also pieces of glass that the glass workers dumped at the end of the day. Over time this has found its way into the sea and been washed, frosted and smoothed by the movement of the waves on sand and stones to make these rare gems. End of Day glass is also known as multi or multicoloured glass because it is made up of several colours. Although more common in some areas than others, pieces like this are rare and treasured. The colour and shape of this piece are as found on the beach; I have only mounted for you to enjoy. No dyes, no tumblers, no drills; just beautiful English sea glass shaped by Mother Nature. Need a different length chain? Just get in touch, I usually have other chains in stock. BlueBoxStudio Tue, 30 Aug 2011 16:57:31 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2220889 http://folksy.com/items/2220889 Blue on blue - genuine end of day sea glass necklace from English shores Handmade lampwork glass beads made in my North Somerset studio. In this set there are 13 beautiful individual beads in 2 shades - decorated in autumn shades of frit (crushed glass) and plain beads in a pretty lavender-blue. There are enough here for a pretty necklace or bracelet. Beads have been made with 2.4mm holes and range from 11-16mm in diameter. These beads have been annealed in a digitally controlled kiln for strength and durability then hand cleaned to remove any traces of the powdery bead release. Beads will be supplied boxed to protect them from the ravages of the postal system. Self Representing Artist - SRA H-178 BlueBoxStudio Mon, 29 Aug 2011 10:11:16 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2214225 http://folksy.com/items/2214225 Handmade lampwork glass beads- SRA - 13 autumn blue A really pretty necklace and an ideal gift. This sea glass was personally hand picked from beaches in the North of England, where the glass works closed in the 1930s. It is a beautiful piece of sea glass and rare to find one in this colour. And getting rarer! It is very unusual. If you want to bring out the colour of the glass with a 'wet look', a quick wipe of mineral oil will bring out the colour. To return to the frosted look, just give a quick wash in warm soapy water. I've left this pendant frosted, this is its natural state. The sterling silver chain is approximately 16 inches long (about 40cms) and has a bolt ring clasp. The pretty End of Day sea glass pendant is in shades of blue. The colour is banded through the top part of the pendant, with a darker circle in the middle. The back of the pendant is white glass. This is the beauty of End of Day sea glass, sometimes the colour runs all the way through, sometimes only part - it all depends what the maker was orignally making with the left overs, and which bit of that item you have. There is a tiny smooth but unfrosted spot on one side, this is not a flaw, but a natural inclusion from years of being buffeted by waves against sand and rocks. The pendant is just under 1" long and just under 1/2" wide including the silver plated bail. Together they complement each other to make a very pretty necklace. Boxed, ready for giving. 'End of day' glass is glass that was used by the workers at the end of the day to make items in their own time. Sometimes it was also pieces of glass that the glass workers dumped at the end of the day. Over time this has found its way into the sea and been washed, frosted and smoothed by the movement of the waves on sand and stones to make these rare gems. End of Day glass is also known as multi or multicoloured glass because it is made up of several colours. Although more common in some areas than others, pieces like this are rare and treasured. The colour and shape of this piece are as found on the beach; I have only mounted for you to enjoy. No dyes, no tumblers, no drills; just beautiful English sea glass shaped by Mother Nature. Need a longer chain? Just get in touch, I usually have other chains in stock. BlueBoxStudio Mon, 29 Aug 2011 09:36:31 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2214037 http://folksy.com/items/2214037 Blue spot - genuine end of day sea glass necklace from English shores A really pretty necklace and an ideal gift. Winter or summer this little piece of history - this sea glass was personally hand picked from beaches in the North of England, where the glass works closed in the 1930s - will enhance any outfit. It is a beautiful piece of sea glass and rare to find one in this colour and size. And getting rarer! A very unusual piece. The sterling silver chain is approximately 16 inches long (about 40cms) and has a bolt ring clasp. The pretty End of Day sea glass pendant is in shades of green. The colour is banded through the top half of the sea glass piece with the back being clear glass. This is the beauty of End of Day sea glass, sometimes the colour runs all the way through, sometimes only part - it all depends what the maker was orignally making with the left overs, and which bit of that item you have. The pendant is approximately 1.25" long and 0.6" wide including the silver plated bail. Together they complement each other to make a very pretty necklace. Boxed, ready for giving. 'End of day' glass is glass that was used by the workers at the end of the day to make items in their own time. Sometimes it was also pieces of glass that the glass workers dumped at the end of the day. Over time this has found its way into the sea and been washed, frosted and smoothed by the movement of the waves on sand and stones to make these rare gems. End of Day glass is also known as multi or multicoloured glass because it is made up of several colours. Although more common in some areas than others, pieces like this are rare and treasured. The colour and shape of this piece are as found on the beach; I have only mounted for you to enjoy. No dyes, no tumblers, no drills; just beautiful English sea glass shaped by Mother Nature. Need a longer chain? Just get in touch, I usually have other chains in stock. BlueBoxStudio Sun, 28 Aug 2011 19:34:05 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2212745 http://folksy.com/items/2212745 Green and white - genuine end of day sea glass necklace from English shores These beads have been handmade in my North Somerset studio using a propane and oxygen mix torch. They have been kiln annealled for strength and durability and carefully cleaned of 'bead release' before being used. These 3 beads have been made using a base of black glass, then wrapped in brightly coloured frit (crushed glass). They are mounted on a sterling silver snake chain which is approx. 18 inches or 45cms long. If you need a different length chain, let me know as I often have other chains available or can obtain at a few days notice. This necklace will be gift boxed, to protect it from the ravages of the postal service, and would make a wonderful gift for friends, family or even yourself. A simple but pretty necklace, this would look good with everything from jeans and t-shirt to a Little Black Dress. BlueBoxStudio Sat, 27 Aug 2011 22:26:27 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2205985 http://folksy.com/items/2205985 Jazzy black - handmade lampwork bead and sterling silver necklace Handmade from a beautiful piece of sea foam green genuine sea glass which I have collected from Cornish beaches in the South West peninsular of England, accented with genuine Swarovski crystals and sterling silver. The pendant is approx. 25mm long including the sterling silver bail. This hangs from a 18 inch / 45cms sterling silver chain with bolt ring clasp fitting. Gift boxed in a professionally printed Blue Box Studio box, with care instructions and information about the history of sea glass in general, this item is ready for giving, or as a present for yourself. Each one of my sea glass necklaces is made from carefully selected pieces of genuine sea glass, collected from around the British coastline. By the nature of the sea glass, no two pieces will ever be quite alike. Every piece of sea glass jewellery I make will be subtly different and unique. All sea glass will be 50-100 years old, it takes that long to be tumbled by the movement of the waves and sand to become the treasures we find today. No dyes, tumblers, etching fluid, this genuine sea glass is as found on the beach, except for cleaning and drilling so that it can be made into jewellery. If you need a different length chain, just let me know, I usually have some in stock (or can obtain at a few days notice). BlueBoxStudio Tue, 23 Aug 2011 18:29:44 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2191153 http://folksy.com/items/2191153 Sea foam green - Genuine sea glass, crystal and sterling silver necklace