Often, when I have a lot to do, I make a few basic bodies in a batch and then finish them off individually. But they don’t always turn out exactly as planned. Sometimes stranger things emerge instead. I am currently … Continue reading
Category Archives: craftyness
it’s in the trees… it’s coming!
People often ask me “where do you get your ideas from?” It’s not always an easy question to answer. Often, a new bit of fabric sparks an idea. Or, I end up making something because there’s a technique I want … Continue reading
down a raccoon hole
I have been finding it hard to get back to work after the glories of our summer holidays. As well as our Italian trip we have been fortunate enough also to spend a few days in Suffolk, England, walking around … Continue reading
…and so to bed
I had no idea that fiddling about with wire would turn out to be so popular. The picture below of the wire beds I made is, as of now, my most liked Instagram post ever! Amazing!In my previous post I … Continue reading
wired
As I have mentioned before, most of the materials I use come from charity shops. Every so often though, I find I need to buy “proper” stuff – you know, new things; like equipment (hello haemostats), or glue, or specialist … Continue reading
round of applause
It’s not often that I am really pleased with the things I make. I see the flaws in my work much more readily than I notice its good points. I am particularly hard on myself when it comes to commissions. … Continue reading