| Introduction |
I make handmade unique bespoke sterling silver & ceramic jewellery which I high fire to 1220 degrees in an electric kiln from my studio in Exeter, Devon.
My sculpture animals are made from Spencroft clay for a smooth surface or Crank for texture, I decorate by using underglaze colours and oxide washes with the hint of a shiny glaze for example on  boots and buttons. I trained at the University of Plymouth and hold a three-dimensional design degree 2:1
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| What I Love about Ceramics |
It’s earthy quality, how it is fantastic at mimicking the natural world and its ability to bring mother natural into your home/ life to remind you of memories of a place or time.
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| How I started with ceramics |
In school and later in adult evening class, I went on to study ceramics at degree level.
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| What I'm working on at the moment |
Combining silver and ceramic to make a unique jewellery collection.
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| My Artist Statement |
I enjoy exploring surface decoration and pattern by working on different surfaces to impart texture or by using erosion. I take pleasure in staining the clay to introduce colour which contrasts beautifully against texture and the shiny silver surface. Working with clay is an essential part of each collection by introducing a pop of colour and experimenting with texture during the silversmithing process. My intention is to carry the mark making process from one craftsmen’s material into another to create a cohesive and individual collection of affordable jewellery. Inspiration comes from organic and found objects.
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| My CV |
Web: Folksy – Cresta Ceramics
Devon Guild of Craftsman online shop
UK stockists to buy direct from:
Harbour Gallery & Cafe, 3 Harbour Studios, Porlock Weir, Minehead, TA24 8PD The Harbour Gallery and Cafe e
Mayne Gallery, 14 Fore Street,Kingsbridge, South Devon,TQ7 1NY http://www.maynegallery.co.uk.
Artenax, 32 Fore Street, Topsham, EX3 0HD artenax.co.uk
Leaf Street, Magdalen Road, Exeter   http://www.leafstreet.co.uk
Pebble, 39 High Street, Budleigh Salterton, EX9 6LE
ONLINE SHOPS: https://folksy.com/shops/crestaceramics
DEVON GUILD OF CRAFTSMAN: https://www.crafts.org.uk/shop
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