My kiln and enamels arrived in December 2023 down the chimney , dusted off and ready to go
I have watched to many hourse of U tube video’s to count , read the bloggs , visited the forums
This website and its contents are the result of my trials and errors and hopefully some sales to come
Our workshop already consists of tools used for 20 years by my partner for signet ring manufacture
Engraving tools abundant , polishing and cleaning facilities , now I just need practice practice practice
Designed for artizans , not mass production & draws little current it suits my workbench
As I only intend to produce a handfull of high quality products per week to sell
My first pair of earrings & 3 pendants partly enamelled + next two earrings on display
These are the result of my first 2 weeks endevours, who said it would be easy, it isn’t
Not all enamels are the same , I tried cold enamels previously, no kiln required but the results were dull boring and lifeless
Vitreous glass ground fine, water added & painstakingly applied
I am Working under 10 x illuminated magnifing lamp to apply & digital microscope
Multiple layers are required, each one fired inbetween in kiln
Imperfections are inevitable, and will no doubt be a feature that might otherwise be erradicated in mass production.
Vitreous glass enamel has the advantage of never fading in colour, a potential family heirloom in every piece which will be unique as no two products are ever identical
Stage 1 : the design is cut out of sterling silver sheet, heated & acid treated multiple times
Stage 2 : Numerous layers of coloured enamel applied , fired in kiln between each layer
Stage 3 : when considered suitable clear enamel applied over entire design
Stage 4 : enamel overfilled ready to be ground back by hand with alundum stones
Stage 5 : now matt , having been ground back to the silver & silver emmery polished
In the bottom right photo it has been stoned back
Stage 6 : put back into kiln and re - fired to a high shine on the enamel, silver turns black
Stage 7 : Bottom right image, pendant has been treated in acid to remove black fire stain
Stage 8 : the entire design has to be re polished to return a bright finish to the silver
I am presently wearing the first attempt at these earrings and getting very nice comments
These have been ground back after enamelling, polished and shepherds crook earwires fitted
If you would like to be my first ever customer for my new enamelled range shop at bottom of page
Each earring is appx 19mm tall x 15mm at the widest before fitting earwires
Week Five : And I think I am finally getting the hang of this
A popular design in the world of tatoo art , but much smaller as a pendant , so simplified.
A spoked design experiment, a translucent enamel applied to provide a less plain background
Appx 29mm tall x 23mm wide, my first
” I am happy with this one ” completed
Week Ten : My other half recons he has seen items not as good as this for sale on Etsy
Photo of finished pendant after enamelling , stoning back and repolishing
Personally I am pretty pleased, dam sure it won’t take me that much longer to perfect
Sterling silver 26mm in diameter and 1. 40mm thick.
Week 14 : Simpler the design, bigger the segments easier it is to enamell, lower selling price
Photo after stoning back , unpolished will be another variation available soon
My partner is presently working on the design and engraving process
It is becoming apparent that on average it is taking about 5 hours per pendant
Pendant appx 33mm height and 1 . 40mm thick
Earrings appx 25mm height and 1.40mm thick
Week 16 : Continuing to experiment, this one took far longer because of the detail
Photo of finished pendant after enamelling , stoning back and repolishing
This one took almost 7 hours in total production time including cutting out and engraving
Sterling silver appx 26mm height and 1 . 40mm thick
Week 18 : Attempting to do matched pairs for earrings is proving ” interesting ” especially when left and right handed
Solution seems to be less layers of colour , enamelled over the top with clear enamel & the results i am delighted with
Earrings in photo will be provided on sterling silver 925 shepherds crook earwires , disc is 20mm diameter
Extra fine detail like this in a pair so small and they took me almost 12 hours in total production time
Week 20 : Now far more confident & experimenting with blending colours
Also creating textures , after all Maple leaves in late summer are mottled, not smooth
I have three sets in production now , each will be a pendant about 33mm height and a pair of earrings 20mm height
Plan is to do Spring , Summer and Autumn , so a selection of virant colours for each season
The more complex the design and bigger the size the higher the price. takes more time
Every design can be made to order in any colour combination, shape and size earrings or pendant
All pendants presently supplied on a 20 inch sterling micro belchur chain , earrings on shepherds crook wires
Sterling silver owl and moon, hexaganol 20mm pierced from sheet silver, vitreous glass enamelled
Sterling silver bee and poppy , pierced from sheet silver, vitreous glass enamelled light and dark green.
Size appx 21mm
Sterling silver bird , pierced from sheet silver, vitreous glass enamelled light and dark green.
Size appx 20mm
Sterling silver bird , pierced from sheet silver, vitreous glass enamelled lilac
Size appx 20mm
Sterling silver bird , pierced from sheet silver, vitreous glass enamelled lilac
Size appx 20mm
Sterling silver bee and poppy pendant , pierced from sheet silver, vitreous glass enamelled appx 20mm
Sterling silver snow flake, pierced from sheet silver, vitreous glass enamelled
Size appx 21mm round
Sterling silver Calla lily leaf KAMUELA, pierced from sheet silver, vitreous glass enamelled green.
Size appx 37mm x 24mm
Sterling silver maple leaf, pierced from sheet silver, vitreous glass enamelled light and dark green.
Size appx 20mm x 15mm
Sterling silver maple leaf, pierced from sheet silver, vitreous glass enamelled clear over light green.
Size appx 20mm x 15mm
Sterling silver maple leaf, pierced from sheet silver, vitreous glass enamelled dark green.
Size appx 29mm x 24mm
Design has taken approximately 6 hours including the engraving process & piercing out, enamelling, stoning back , finishing and polishing. 20mm hexagon shape
Design has taken approximately 6 hours including the engraving process & piercing out, enamelling, stoning back , finishing and polishing. 20mm hexagon shape
Design has taken approximately 8 hours including the engraving process & piercing out, enamelling, stoning back , finishing and polishing.
21mm diameter
Tear drop shape sterling silver pendant, lotus flower inspired vitreous enamel pendant
Matching earrings sold separately
33mm tall
Tear drop shape sterling silver pendant, lotus flower inspired vitreous enamel pendant
Matching earrings sold seperately
33mm tall
Sterling silver hummingbird in octaganol pendant, pierced from sheet silver, vitreous glass enamelled
Size appx 26mm
Sterling silver hummingbird in octaganol earrings, pierced from sheet silver, vitreous glass enamelled
Size appx 20mm
Half moon shape sterling silver pendant, leaves inspired vitreous glass enamelled.
This unique design is entirely pierced out from sheet silver
25mm tall
Loosly inspired by the ever popular lotus flower, in various shades of blue vitreos glass enamel
One of my own favourite designs to date , inspired by leaves and flowers, a large 26mm diameter 1.5mm thick stamped out disc with a cut out design
Sterling silver hummingbird flying pendant, pierced from sheet silver, vitreous glass enamelled
22mm x 42mm
Swallow of hope tatoo inspired heavyweight 2mm thick pendant
Has taken approximately 12 hours including the engraving process & piercing out, enamelling, stoning back , finishing and polishing.
Round pendant appx 21mm with opaque vitreous glass enamelled design
Kite shaped appx 15mm tall, sterling silver highly polished pendant
Have a special message laser engraved on the back in upper and lower clase block lettering.
Can include words , dates , times etc as requested
But not an image
After placing your order please email the content of you inscription.
I will email the layout I recommend displayed as it will appear on the back of the pendant before engraving
If I have listed a design for a pendant , it can be matched in colour with earrings
The size of the earrings can be either identical to the pendant or smaller if required
All earrings on shepherds crook wires, runner rings and earwires will be replaced prior to posting
If you would prefer safety wires , or continental fittings they can be supplied at extra cost on request
Sterling silver owl and moon, hexaganol 20mm pierced from sheet silver, vitreous glass enamelled
Sterling silver bee and poppy , pierced from sheet silver, vitreous glass enamelled light and dark green.
Size appx 21mm
Sterling silver bee and poppy earrings , pierced from sheet silver, vitreous glass enamelled turquoise appx 20mm
20mm tall hexagon shape bird earrings
Design has taken approximately 9 hours as a pair, including the engraving process & piercing out, enamelling, stoning back , finishing and polishing. 20mm tall
Design has taken approximately 9 hours as a pair, including the engraving process & piercing out, enamelling, stoning back , finishing and polishing.
Sterling silver maple leaf, pierced from sheet silver, vitreous glass enamelled light and dark green.
Size appx 20mm tall
Sterling silver Calla lily leaf KAMUELA, pierced from sheet silver, vitreous glass enamelled size appx 25mm tall
Sterling silver snow flake, pierced from sheet silver, vitreous glass enamelled 21mm appx round
Sterling Silver Swallow of hope vitreous enamel earrings, 20mm diameter
Supplied on sterling silver shepherds crook ear wires
Tear drop shape sterling silver earrings, lotus flower inspired vitreous enamel
Supplied on sterling silver 925 shepherds crook ear wires
25mm tall
Tear drop shape sterling silver earrings, lotus flower inspired vitreous enamel
Supplied on sterling silver 925 shepherds crook ear wires
25mm tall
Sterling silver hummingbird in octaganol earrings, pierced from sheet silver, vitreous glass enamelled
Size appx 20mm
Sterling silver 925 earrings with vitreous glass enamelled design appx 21mm diameter
Half moon shape sterling silver earrings, leaves inspired vitreous glass enamelled
25mm tall
Perfected from an early experiment , supplied with shepherds crook earwires highly polished, vitreous enamel flower earrings
Please be aware it is impossible to “Hand Make” and guarantee identical
Firing enamels in a kiln, they are out of sight until removed , colour can vary a tiny amount
Sets are provided at 0.01p charge in a LARGE wooden presentation box, posted by RM special delivery insured
Sterling silver owl and moon, hexaganol 20mm pierced from sheet silver, vitreous glass enamelled
Sterling silver owl and moon, hexaganol 20mm pierced from sheet silver, vitreous glass enamelled
Sterling silver bee and poppy , pierced from sheet silver, vitreous glass enamelled light and dark green.
Size appx 21mm
Sterling silver bee and poppy , pierced from sheet silver, vitreous glass enamelled light and dark green.
Size appx 21mm
Sterling silver bird , pierced from sheet silver, vitreous glass enamelled
Size appx 20mm
Vitreous glass enamelled silver bird earrings
Sterling silver bee and poppy pendant , pierced from sheet silver, vitreous glass enamelled appx 20mm
Sterling silver bee and poppy earrings , pierced from sheet silver, vitreous glass enamelled turquoise appx 20mm
Sterling silver snow flake, pierced from sheet silver, vitreous glass enamelled
Size appx 21mm round
Sterling silver snow flake, pierced from sheet silver, vitreous glass enamelled 21mm appx round
Sterling silver Calla lily leaf KAMUELA, pierced from sheet silver, vitreous glass enamelled green.
Size appx 37mm x 24mm
Sterling silver Calla lily leaf KAMUELA, pierced from sheet silver, vitreous glass enamelled size appx ……………….
Sterling silver maple leaf, pierced from sheet silver, vitreous glass enamelled light and dark green.
Size appx 20mm x 15mm
Sterling silver maple leaf, pierced from sheet silver, vitreous glass enamelled light and dark green.
Size appx 20mm tall
Design has taken approximately 6 hours including the engraving process & piercing out, enamelling, stoning back , finishing and polishing.
20mm hexagonal
Design has taken approximately 9 hours as a pair, including the engraving process & piercing out, enamelling, stoning back , finishing and polishing.
20mm hexaganol
Design has taken approximately 6 hours including the engraving process & piercing out, enamelling, stoning back , finishing and polishing.
20mm tall
Design has taken approximately 9 hours as a pair, including the engraving process & piercing out, enamelling, stoning back , finishing and polishing.
20mm tall
Sterling Silver Swallow of hope vitreous enamel earrings, 20mm diameter
Supplied on sterling silver shepherds crook ear wires
Design has taken approximately 8 hours including the engraving process & piercing out, enamelling, stoning back , finishing and polishing.
26mm diameter
Kite shape sterling silver earrings, highly polished appx 25mm
Kite shape sterling silver pendant, highly polished appx 25mm
Tear drop shape sterling silver pendant, lotus flower inspired vitreous enamel pendant
Matching earrings sold separately
33mm tall
Tear drop shape sterling silver earrings, lotus flower inspired vitreous enamel
Supplied on sterling silver 925 shepherds crook ear wires
25mm tall
Tear drop shape sterling silver pendant, lotus flower inspired vitreous enamel pendant
Matching earrings sold seperately
33mm tall
Tear drop shape sterling silver earrings, lotus flower inspired vitreous enamel
Supplied on sterling silver 925 shepherds crook ear wires
25mm tall
Sterling silver hummingbird in octaganol pendant, pierced from sheet silver, vitreous glass enamelled
Size appx 26mm
Sterling silver hummingbird in octaganol earrings, pierced from sheet silver, vitreous glass enamelled
Size appx 20mm
Sterling silver rose pendant ,stamped from sheet silver, vitreous glass enamelled
Size appx 26mm
Sterling silver rose earrings earrings, stamped from sheet silver, vitreous glass enamelled
Size appx 20mm
Half moon shape sterling silver pendant, leaves inspired vitreous glass enamelled
25mm tall
Half moon shape sterling silver earrings, leaves inspired vitreous glass enamelled
25mm tall
My earliest production of my designs all at a price reflecting they are not perfected and will have defects
All minor defects will mainly look OK from a distance , but very close inspection will be visible
In no way will this effect their longevity of use, and the imperfections render them unique
An early experiment , supplied with runner ring to accept your own chain
An early experiment , supplied with shepherds crook earwires highly polished, vitreous enamel flower earrings
An early experiment , supplied with shepherds crook earwires highly polished, vitreous enamel flower earrings
26mm round disc stamped from sterling silver sheet, slightly domed and engraving kiln fired with purple vitreous glass enamel
An early experiment , supplied with runner ring and highly polished, vitreous enamel lotus flower pendant
An early experiment , supplied with runner ring and highly polished, vitreous enamel lotus flower pendant
Design has taken approximately 10 hours including the engraving process & piercing out, enamelling, stoning back , finishing and polishing.
An early experiment , supplied with runner ring and highly polished, vitreous enamel kingfisher pendant
An early experiment , supplied with runner ring and highly polished, vitreous enamel Koi Carp pendant with waterfall, ” waterfall never to be repeated so a true one off “.
Horses head vitreous glass enamelled 26mm round pendant
angel wings off white in a green transparent vitreous glass enamelled oval pendant
Swallow of hope tatoo style 26mm round pendant
Flower pendant kite shaped on black background 26mm
All solid sterling silver 925
Custom made to order
In the UNLIKELY event we make an error with your order it will be replaced
FREE OF CHARGE
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