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Copper Pipe Cuffs: Air Chased
Work in Progress… Copper Pipe Cuffs After a wonderful trip to India I am back to my bench and working on several new pieces for the June Artists Market at Stamford Arts Centre and for my display cabinet at Art in the Heart and Whisby Nature Park. What better way to get back into the swing […]
Art in the Heart Team
Update January 2018: Sadly not all good things last forever. Art in the heart Gallery and Gift shop in Peterborough has now closed. They are now selling online from Art in the heart Marketplace. The link will take you to my store on the marketplace. I am very sad about this, not just because I […]
Lincolnshire Showcase at Whisby Nature Park
I was recently invited to be part of the Lincolnshire Showcase at Whisby Nature Park’s gift shop in Thorpe on the Hill, about 6 miles south-west of Lincoln city centre. Sharing a Display cabinet with my friend Eve Marshall at the Lincolnshire Showcase. Eve is a fantastic felt artist and makes amazing felted accessories, sculptures and […]
My New Annealing Pan
Mr A has made a new annealing pan for me. 🙂 This new workbench accessory is going to make life so much easier when I want to anneal or flame paint larger pieces like my bigger copper trays or if want to anneal 2 or 3 bracelet blanks at the same time.
Sale Items from Shalini Austin Designs
Older Stock which we are selling off at upto 40% Discount Source: Sale Items from Shalini Austin Designs
Rustic Copper Hooks
One Off Decorative & Functional Homeware Source: Rustic Copper Hooks | Wire – Metal – Rocks, Handcrafted Designs by Shalini Austin
Copper Napkin Rings Custom Order
I recently received a custom order for set of 12 Copper Napkin Rings. Sharing a few pictures of the making process. Source: Copper Napkin Rings Custom Order
Making a Copper Tray
Made to Order Copper Tray I have several copper trays offered for sale in my online shop. Some are in stock and some are made to order. I always get very excited when a “made to order” email drops into my inbox because it means I can once again take a blank sheet of copper and create a new piece. So […]
Water Feature with Copper Leaves
Water Feature! First Attempt! This is the first time I have made a water feature and I am absolutely thrilled with it. It has given me the encouragement to try new things, try bigger pieces and just have even more fun with copper. It was not the easiest project to take on, especially with my limited work area, […]
Sometimes a Plan Just Comes Together
Last week I felt a sense of satisfaction when an idea just worked at first attempt and sheet copper turned into flower shaped candle holders. So yes, it is very nice when things just work! Read More via Sometimes a Plan Just Comes Together.
Bead Peeps Swap n Hop… The BIG Day is here!
Yes its Reveal Day for the Bead Peeps challenge! Time for all of us crazy creative people to show off, to give ourselves a pat on the back and generally feel good about positive networking with like minded people – the Bead Peeps. I was sent some really beautiful beads and handmade focal pieces by my partner […]
Crafty People in Concept Stamford Magazine
I was approached by the lovely news editor of Concept Stamford Magazine asking if I would like to have my profile in a new series called “Crafty People” celebrating local artisans and craftspeople of the area. BUT OF COURSE! Instead of reading my waffle its best if you read the article… It is really exciting to be the first […]
Gifts from Bulgaria
Its always exciting when a jiffy bag arrives in the post, normally I know what’s coming because I probably ordered it from eBay or somewhere. But sometimes jiffy bags do come bearing pleasant surprises and gifts. And this is what I found when I opened one with a Bulgarian postmark. A VERY generous gift of […]
Hurry Up Mr Postman!
Is it Christmas? No not yet! (Phew!) but I do hope my Swap N Hop partner thinks so when she opens a little parcel from England 🙂 Sorry to be a tease but I can’t really tell you what I have sent her yet, till Mr Postman makes a delivery in Bulgaria, so this is all […]
I am the Wire Ninja!
That’s what one of my friends said to me this morning 🙂 And I will definitely take her word for it, after all she is the Metal Ninja! Heidi was talking about a different wire weave bracelet but my lovely customer Suzanne would perhaps agree about me being a wire ninja. I hope so anyway! Suzanne set me off […]