Jun 1st, 2009 by joelheatley
I am a self taught Jewellery designer and take much of my inspiration from nature. I love collecting and experimenting with materials, shapes and textures. I Have always ‘made things’ but discovered Silversmithing while attending an evening course and loved it. I kept myself busy through playing!
Coming from a design background, I incorporated different disciplines and enjoy the outcome that this approach brings to my work, I hope you do to….
I enjoy beach combing and finding items for use with in my Jewellery and Graphic design. This is where the inspiration for my ‘E’ logo originated from. This piece of drift wood was found by my brother while on a Kayaking trip from St Martin’s to Tesco, Isles of Scilly for Ice Cream and Kettle chips!
All the materials used throughout all my jewellery projects are sourced locally. 100% of the sea glass has been collected by family, friends and myself from the Devon and Cornwall coast line. I love nothing better than cycling from my home to the beach in search of materials for new creations.