Fine silver on a sterling chain. This piece was made by pressing silver clay into a mold I made of an item I had produced in clay.

Sterling silver (cast from a fine silver master), on a sterling chain. This piece was made from pieces of chopped silver clay layered between sheets of silver clay that were then torn and sliced and presented vertically.

Fine silver over porcelain on a sterling chain. This piece was made by swathing a porcelain ball in layers of fine muslin strips that had been dipped in silver clay paste.

Fine silver on a sterling chain. This piece was made by applying silver clay from a syringe over a hand built substrate in cork clay, that burned away on firing.

Fine silver on a crocheted fine covered elastane cord.

Fine silver on a crocheted covered elastane cord.

Fine silver, partly patinated, on a leather cord with sterling findings.

Fine silver on a sterling chain.

Fine silver on a hand made cord made from cotton and feather down. Sterling findings.

Fine silver on a crocheted covered elastane cord.

Fine silver on a leather cord.

Fine silver on a sterling chain.

Fine silver and coral stone on a leather cord.

Fine silver and knitted leather cord on a sterling chain.

Fine silver on a sterling chain.

Fine silver and New Zealand paua shell on a leather cord.

Inspired by "Alison Lapper Pregnant" by Marc Quinn which was exhibited on the Fourth Plinth in Trafalgar Square. This work, like his, is a celebration of the new model of female heroism - naked, disabled, pregnant - yet so proud, so beautiful, so powerful. fine silver pin brooch with sterling pin.

Fine silver on a sterling cable. This piece was made by building up a fine silver paste on a dried star fruit, which burned away on firing.

Pendant in fine silver with liver of sulphur patina. For this piece, I took inspiration from the fascinating Maori panels in Christchurch Art Gallery, each telling an ancient story. I thought about the way a family story is woven out of sharing our memories with our children and adding our experiences as we move through life together.

Fine silver on a sterling box chain. I made this for my sister who does indeed have a hugely courageous commitment to loving everyone and everything. It was made from building up 12 layers of silver clay paste over an Australian Wattle seed pod, which burned away on firing.

Memento de Marine Keyring 4cm x 4cm Fine (99.9%) Silver I made this piece by covering seaweed with silver clay paste, built up over 12 layers. It was more tricky than usual because I applied the paste to both sides which meant the heat of the seaweed burning off had to be accounted for. The seaweed was found on a beach in Denmark whilst celebrating our wedding anniversary so I made this as a gift for my lovely hubby :) More images in the album linked to below:

Latvian amber, New Zealand paua and Mexican silver stand together, mounting a show of strength emboldened by the differences between them. They are bound by the leather thread of understanding that arches upwards to the higher powers to which they appeal: please keep us from moving apart. Made for treasured Stephen Bear, someone whose special gift is in bringing people together. The silver was made by making a mould of the paua shell and then taking an impression from the mould in silver clay.

Fine silver on a leather chord. Inspired by the New Zealand Hei Tiki who represents the memory of and protection by our ancestors.

Fine silver on satin cord. This piece was made by wrapping a burnable substrate in fine silver wire, then layering fine silver paste over the wire. It is inspired by one of Barbara Hepworth's sculptures.

Fine silver on a sterling snake chain. This piece was made by forming sheets of fine silver clay over a hand built cork clay "pillow", that burned away on firing.

Fine silver and seed pearls on a sterling chain. I made this piece by wrapping strips of silver clay sheet around a hand built cork clay core which burned away on firing leaving the solid silver, hollow form. Its quirky diamond shape reminded me of the shape of the Isle of Wight, so it became a gift for my special friend Emma who has come to the Island for Summer happiness ever since she was born...

Antique Latvian amber bead wrapped in fine silver. I made this piece for my Mother at the request of my Step-Dad, who was Latvian and who gave me the amber for this purpose.

sterling silver (limited edition cast of fine silver master made from building up 12 layers of silver clay over a casuarina nut).

Fine silver on a sterling chain. This piece was made by building up layers of silver clay over rusted wire, some of which intentionally showed through the silver after firing.

Fine silver on a sterling chain. This piece was made by building up 12 layers of silver clay over a piece of New Zealand tree fern bark, that burned away on firing.

Fine silver on a sterling chain. This piece was made by applying silver clay from a syringe over a hand built substrate in cork clay, that burned away on firing.

fine silver on a sterling snake chain.

Sterling silver (cast from a fine silver master), on a sterling chain. This piece was made from pieces of chopped silver clay layered between sheets of silver clay that were then torn and sliced and presented vertically.

Fine silver ring on a sterling band. It was made from building up 12 layers of silver clay paste over an Australian Wattle seed pod, which burned away on firing, with the "stamens" being silver wire embellished with silver clay.

Fine silver on a sterling chain.

Fine silver on a sterling chain. It was made from building up 12 layers of silver clay paste over an Australian Wattle seed pod, which burned away on firing. The detailing was added by using silver clay in a syringe.

Fine silver and crocheted fine covered elastane cord. This piece was made by pouring silver paste over unformed acorns, which burned away on firing.

Fine silver on a sterling chain. This piece was made by pressing silver clay into a mold I made of an item I had produced in clay.

Fine silver over porcelain on a sterling chain. This piece was made by swathing a porcelain ball in layers of fine muslin strips that had been dipped in silver clay paste.

Inspired by "Alison Lapper Pregnant" by Marc Quinn which was exhibited on the Fourth Plinth in Trafalgar Square. This work, like his, is a celebration of the new model of female heroism - naked, disabled, pregnant - yet so proud, so beautiful, so powerful. fine silver pin brooch with sterling pin.

Fine silver on a sterling cable. This piece was made by building up a fine silver paste on a dried star fruit, which burned away on firing.

Pendant in fine silver with liver of sulphur patina. For this piece, I took inspiration from the fascinating Maori panels in Christchurch Art Gallery, each telling an ancient story. I thought about the way a family story is woven out of sharing our memories with our children and adding our experiences as we move through life together.

Ring in fine silver with a sterling band

"Allow Me In". Fine silver on a sterling chain. This version of the Christian cross (as distinct from the Greek cross with arms of equal length) has its own Latin name with a very special meaning - allow me in. Made for a friend whose does so much good in this world through her faith.

Fine silver on a sterling snake chain. Made from knitted silver wire embellished with silver clay.

Fine silver and knitted leather cord.

Fine silver and New Zealand paua shell.

Found metal, silver clay and New Zealand paua shell.

Fine silver and New Zealand paua shell.

Fine silver and New Zealand paua shell.

Fine silver and New Zealand paua shell.

Fine silver and New Zealand paua shell.

Fine silver and New Zealand paua shell.

Fine silver and New Zealand paua shell.

Fine silver and porcelain.

Fine silver on a sterling snake chain. Made from crocheted fine silver wire embellished with silver clay.

Fine silver and stone.

Hand worked covered metal.