How Metal Clay Becomes Jewellery
When a piece is crafted from Metal Clay, it’s first fully dried and then fired in a kiln. During this process, the organic binder burns away, leaving behind solid metal. From there, I use a variety of jewellery-making techniques to complete each piece.
This can include soldering, applying gold leaf through the ancient art of Keum Boo, and adding a patina to enhance the silver’s character. Finally, each piece is carefully hand-polished to highlight the intricate details captured from the natural items.
My pendants are paired with elegant 1.4mm Belcher sterling silver chains. Earrings feature a choice of surgical steel hooks, sterling silver endless hoops, or surgical steel studs. My adjustable bracelets are made with durable 3.3mm Belcher chains and secure lobster clasps. For more details on each design and materials, please check out the individual product listings.
Wild about Nature
Hello, I’m Charlotte, based in Staffordshire, UK, I hand make silver and copper jewellery using real items from nature.
Each piece is thoughtfully designed and crafted from items such as such as leaves, flowers, and shells. I also love to design pieces inspired by birds and animals. I use a combination of Metal Clay and traditional silversmithing techniques to bring these creations to life.
I work with high-quality, eco-conscious materials, including recycled silver from Art Clay, recycled sterling silver wire, and copper clays. Each item comes in a kraft card box featuring my illustrations as well as a fabric pouch along with a polishing cloth, so it's ideal for gifting, storing and travelling. I'm happy to take commisions if there is a particular idea you would like brought to life.
