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A small collection of upcycled, interesting and reused objects from plastic toys to miniature cricket balls to antique decanter stoppers thoughtfully made into one-off, artful adornments to be worn or hung in the home.
GALLERY OF WORK
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- Antique Decanter Stopper Necklace : An antique glass decanter stopper necklace attached to a handbeaded collar of silver seed beads. It is the pendant to a vintage glass and handbeaded necklace. 59cm long.
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Rubber Duck Necklaces :
Three rubber ducks destined for the bin have been saved and been reinvented as a trio of ccolourful necklaces. They hang from an array of black, orange and yellow beads of different shapes and sizes. 63cm long.
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Carved Wood Figures With Hand Painted Wood Bead Necklace :
Two carved wood figures have been joined together to form a whimsical pendant. They are strung to a necklace of handpainted beads that tie in with the colours in the pendant. 50cm long.
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Vintage Buttons On Handmade Rosary Chain Necklaces :
A small collection of blue and green vintage buttons that have been hand embellished with loops of beads. They hang individually with a small clasp from two handmade rosary chains with blue glass beads. 40cm long.
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Handbeaded Green Elephant Napkin Ring Necklace :
A vintage napkin ring has been backed and edged with small seed beads and hangs from a necklace of yellow and green handbeaded circles. Finished with a handmade toggle clasp.
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Lion Necklace :
1950s plastic lion brooches with moving eyes have been attached to brightly coloured contemporary acrylic discs. The three discs are connected with white beads to form a striking pendant which hangs from a wood necklace of stars and dagger beads.
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Beaded Beetle On Handbeaded Necklace :
I found this beetle in a shop in Northumberland but couldn't find any suitable beads. I used it as the inspiration to make my own in complementary colours. I have handbeaded all the beads over many hours.
53cm.
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Reinvented Vintage Necklace With Handbeaded Cross and Medallion :
This necklace, originally from the 1960s was double stranded and needed a new lease of life. I have threaded with a more contemporary vibe and made a large handmade cross and medallion as a pendant.
75cm long.
