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Jewellery boxes are made from FSC®-certified cardboard and water-based glue. Jewellery box inserts are made from tall oil, a by-product of wood pulp industry. All paper, card, glue, inks and delivery boxes used are made from recycled materials.
The idea is to create something new from old, found by chance unique, full of history and character. To present and deliver Eco Friendly gifts in Sustainable Packaging.
I love collecting ceramic discarded, lost, forgotten, damaged or just not wanted any more. Favourite places are rivers and beaches, but also find great things at recycling centres and charity shops. I’m lucky to live near the River Tees, Co Durham and often walk the banks picking up broken glass, pottery anything that can be cleaned and re-worked and crafted into something new. Bits and bobs found by chance waiting to find new homes.
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Hand crafted Jewellery and framed artworks using pre loved and discarded ceramics. Ceramic material will show signs of wear. Entire process is a creative experience from discovery to final picture, nothing planned or preconceived. All materials personally collected from river banks, charity shops, roadside, woods, recycle centres, beaches, wherever dropped, dumped or donated ceramics are found, cleaned and shaped into new stories. Each titled piece comes with bio of where the ceramic came from, known history, original information and when the artwork was created. Some ceramics collected are used as found, while others are cut randomly which will shape the final picture. Every piece is individual, nothing replicated, however, due to repetitive patterns in ceramics there will be some similarity but only through the ceramic material not in the final piece.
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Shard discovered
The River Tees
Barnard Castle
Co Durham
March 2025
Handcrafted into
Decoration
May 2025
In March 2025 on a cold wet day I came across a striking piece of ceramic near The River Tees, Barnard Castle. A ready to burst open poppy as part of the pattern. On turning the shard I realised this is part of a plate, the base ring is still in good condition.
After a thorough clean I gently drilled a hole above the poppy, sanded the sides and part of the back. Hand polishing the ceramic so it feels smooth. The shape created by following the original outline of the ceramic, the piece isn’t flat but undulates as part of the rim upwards from the base ring. Front glaze in tact with some scratches, back mostly in tact and protected with Eco Friendly sealant.
The idea is to create something new from old, the finished piece isn't meant to be perfect. Instead, retain marks, stains and scratches, part of the original character and journey of the ceramic.
Can be hung as a Christmas tree decoration, new home gift or even in the garden, a lovely keepsake gift.
Decoration measures approximately 63 mm x 40 mm (widest) x 4 mm
Handing Vegan 46cm cord
Includes 100 cm recycled twine as an alternative to cord.
Delivered in gift box made from FSC®-certified cardboard and water-based glue. Presented on Jewellery box insert made from tall oil, a by-product of paper production. Sustainable gifts, complete with short bio and gift bag.
Designed by Stephanie in Barnard Castle
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