Jelka designs laser cut rubber jewellery, that plays an interesting game between the 2D and 3D world. Inspired by visual patterns and striking scenes that cross her path, which she captures with photography. We asked Jelka a few questions about her work and inspiration. Read on to find out more.
Category: Designers Q&A
Sue Gregor: Jeweller of the Month
Sue designs and makes a range of acrylic jewellery using a process she developed herself, called ‘Fossilized Plastic'. With this process of dying and embossing plastic Sue is able to capture the fine details of leaves and plants creating a fossil like surface. This is transformed in to bold, colourful jewellery full of rich patterns.
SUE LANE: Featured jeweller of the month
Sue designs subtle, pure and minimal contemporary jewellery with clean lines and a soft finish. Her designs are punctuated with diamonds and coloured stones while incorporating matt and polished finishes to highlight colour contrasts when combining different coloured metals.
Jeweller of the Month: NAOMI JAMES
Naomi creates jewellery inspired by natural forms. She embosses silver with dried leaves, leaf skeletons, flowers and grass which picks up an amazing amount of detail. The silver is complemented with touches of 18 carat gold, to create beautiful wearable jewellery.
FEATURED JEWELLER OF THE MONTH: John Moore
Inspired by feathers, wings and other natural forms, award winning designer, John Moore, is best known for his distinctive, colourful jewellery made from anodised aluminium. Read on to find out more about John and his vibrant jewellery.
FEATURED JEWELLER OF THE MONTH: Debbie Long
Each of Debbie's pieces are individually hammered, folded and forged in to spirals and curves. Read on to find out a bit more about Debbie and her jewellery... Describe your work in 3 words Simple, eternal, powerful. What inspires you?…
Featured Jeweller of the Month: Diana Greenwood
Diana has been successfully making and designing silversmithing and jewellery since she graduated from the Royal College of Art in 1993. Her fascination with the garden and the process of gardening feeds her passion of working with metal.
Featured Jeweller of the Month: Jessica Briggs
Jessica uses a combination of patterned and textured silver, fusing it with gold whilst often adding depth through part oxidation. Her designs are translated into elegant pieces with subtle textures and complex layered finishes. Find out a bit more about Jessica and her work in this months Q&A.
August Featured Jeweller of the Month: Karen McMillan
Karen creates bold, playful, colourful jewellery from resin and silver. She's inspired by linear shapes found in nature, and recurring patterns. We asked Karen to tell us a bit about her work.
July Featured Jeweller of the Month: Anna Wales
Anna creates jewellery filled with sparkle and movement. Forging individual strands of silver and gold, she brings them together to form a whole, creating stunning pieces that sit beautifully on the body and are enticing to the touch.
