Stamp!

This semester I'm continuing to look into the impression of textiles into metal. I hope to cast wax impressions taken from of textile design stamps.

A Bit of Last Semester...

Cubic Zirconias Are Forever

Back to the work-bench! I'm now into the second week of my last semester of uni. For one of my projects I'm going to have a crack at on-casting. I've bought cubic zirconias and garnets to cast onto. I also want to try some alternative materials to cast onto. I've been told to expect some failures. I'll keep you posted...

The Melbourne Hoard

Treasures found in Melbourne: Bargain $10 retro earrings. A treat to myself, bronze ring by Natalia Milosz-Piekarska, and Mimco necklace.

Gallery Hopping

Ah, I've just returned from an extended weekend in Melbourne town. There is so much to do, eat, shop and see. Unfortunately I left my visit to Gallery Funaki to the very end of my stay (Monday) and it was closed - I had a good perve in the window though! Exhibitions and galleries I managed to get myself to included e.g.etal, Craft Victoria, the European Masters exhibition at the NGV, and the Tim Burton exhibition at ACMI. I must start planning another trip to get to the many places I missed!

The Jeweller's Hands

My final assessment for the semester is tomorrow morning. I will be celebrating the end of this stint of hard work with tasty beverages, hand cream and the hacking back of my now munted nails.

Sunday Morning

My little position in the studio is starting to feel more and more like home. I have been spending most of my Sundays there, madly trying to finish everything before the end of the year. Wish me luck!