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Welcome to Sand & Spirit – Ocean-Inspired Resin Jewellery & Coastal Gifts

Welcome to Sand & Spirit – Ocean-Inspired Resin Jewellery & Coastal Gifts

There’s something about the sea that stays with you.

The shifting colours, the movement of the tide, the way light dances across the water — it has a quiet kind of magic. At Sand & Spirit, that feeling is at the heart of everything I make.

Every piece in my shop is inspired by the beauty of the coastline: soft sandy beaches, rolling waves, and the calming blues and greens of the ocean. Using resin as my medium, I create jewellery, gifts, and homeware designed to capture those moments and bring a little piece of the coast into everyday life.

Handmade, One Piece at a Time

Unlike mass-produced accessories you’ll find on the high street, each item from Sand & Spirit is handmade in small batches. That means every necklace, pair of cufflinks, coaster, or decorative piece has its own unique character.

Resin allows colours to flow and blend naturally, creating patterns that can never be perfectly repeated. No two pieces are exactly the same — so when you choose something from my shop, you’re getting something truly individual.

Jewellery That Feels Like the Sea

If you love the ocean, beach walks, or coastal holidays, these designs are made for you.

My resin jewellery often features:

– Deep ocean blues and turquoise tones 
– Soft sandy textures 
– Shimmering wave effects 
– Natural shells and coastal details 

They’re designed to be easy to wear every day while still feeling a little special — whether you’re heading out for the day or just want a reminder of the sea wherever you are.



Coastal Gifts & Homeware

Alongside jewellery, I also create ocean-inspired gifts and homeware pieces.

These are perfect if you’re looking for something thoughtful and different — a present that feels personal rather than something picked off a shelf. From decorative pieces to practical items for the home, each design carries the same coastal inspiration.

They also make lovely gifts for:

– Birthdays 
– Housewarmings 
– Weddings or anniversaries 
– Anyone who loves the sea


Why Shop Small?

When you buy from a small handmade business, you’re not just buying a product.

You’re supporting creativity, craftsmanship, and the time spent designing and making something special. Every order placed with Sand & Spirit here at The British Craft House directly supports a small independent maker — and that means a lot.

It also means you get something made with care and attention, rather than something mass-produced.

Bring the Coast Home

Whether you’re looking for ocean-inspired jewellery, a unique gift, or something beautiful for your home, Sand & Spirit is all about bringing the feeling of the coast into everyday life.

If you love the sea as much as I do, I’d love you to take a look around the shop and find something that speaks to you.

Browse the collection and discover your own little piece of the ocean.

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THE NORTHUMBRIAN BURN: A BLOG ABOUT BURNING THINGS (THE LEGAL KIND)

 

Welcome to my little corner of the internet, where I set fire to things and call it art.

SO, WHAT’S ALL THIS THEN?

Right, let’s get one thing straight from the off – when I say “The Northumbrian Burn,” I’m not talking about that dodgy curry you had last Saturday night, nor am I referring to the state of your thighs after attempting a fell walk in new boots.

I’m talking about pyrography. The ancient art of burning designs into wood. Except I do it on bamboo chopping boards, because I’m fancy like that.

Started on the 30th October 2025 with nowt but a Facebook page and a dream (and some pyrography equipment that cost more than I’d like to admit), The Northumbrian Burn is all about creating unique, hand-burned bamboo boards in the traditional way. No lasers. No shortcuts. Just me, a heat source, 🔥 hours of patience, and the occasional singed fingertip.

WHAT WE’RE ABOUT

Honest Craft Everything is hand-burned. Every single line, every detail, every wonky bit that makes each board absolutely one-of-a-kind. If you want perfect uniformity, go buy something from a factory. If you want something with soul, character, and the occasional battle scar, you’re in the right place.

Sustainable Materials Bamboo isn’t just bonnie to look at – it’s brilliant for the planet. It grows faster than my to-do list, regenerates naturally, and is naturally antibacterial. Win, win, win. Plus, it’s kinder to your knife blades than traditional hardwoods, which your fancy Japanese chef’s knife will thank you for.

Organic Packaging None of that plastic bubble wrap nonsense here. Your board arrives wrapped in materials that won’t still be knocking about in a landfill when your great-great-grandchildren are having their tea. We keep it simple, sustainable, and honest – just like the boards themselves.

Slow Craft In a world obsessed with fast everything, I’m deliberately slow. Each board takes hours. Sometimes days if I’m being particularly fussy (which is always). You can’t rush art, and you definitely can’t rush burning intricate highland cow fur without it looking like a dog’s breakfast.

Proper Northumbrian Handcrafted right here in Hallington, Northumberland. Not outsourced, not mass-produced, not made by someone called Trevor in a warehouse in Slough (no offence to Trevor or Slough). Just me, in the North East, keeping traditional craft alive one burn at a time.

WHAT WE’RE NOT ABOUT

Lasers Look, I’ve got nothing against lasers. They’re great for eye surgery and cat toys. But for pyrography? Nah. There’s no soul in it. No artist’s hand. No happy accidents that turn into features. Just cold, precise, identical copies. Where’s the fun in that?

Mass Production If you want something churned out by the thousand, Amazon’s that way → Each board I make is individual. Unique. A bit different from the last. That’s not a bug, it’s a feature.

Perfection Controversial opinion: perfection is boring. Those little variations, the slightly deeper burn here, the organic flow of a line there – that’s what makes handmade special. If you’re the type who measures the gap between sofa cushions with a ruler, we might not be for you. But if you appreciate the beauty in imperfection, welcome home.

Taking Ourselves Too Seriously Yes, it’s art. Yes, it’s craft. Yes, it takes skill and patience. But it’s also chopping boards with highland cows wearing flower crowns and Northumbrian sayings about bait. Let’s not get too precious about it, eh?

THE PROCESS (OR: HOW I SPEND MY DAYS PLAYING WITH FIRE)

  1. Choose the design – Could be a majestic octopus, a daft kitchen saying, or an abstract face that would make Picasso proud.
  2. Prep the bamboo – Make sure it’s smooth, clean, and ready for its transformation.
  3. Burn, baby, burn – This is where the magic happens. Hours of careful burning, creating depth, texture, and detail with nothing but heat and a steady hand (and several cups of tea).
  4. Let it cool – Bamboo gets HOT. Who knew? (Everyone. Everyone knew.)
  5. Finish with beeswax – Professional, food-safe beeswax to protect the board and make it kitchen-ready. None of your cheap stuff.
  6. Package sustainably – Wrapped with care in organic materials, because what’s the point of using sustainable bamboo if you’re going to wrap it in half of China’s plastic production?
  7. Send it off into the world – Like releasing a particularly flat, wooden child into the wild.

WHY BAMBOO?

Apart from the fact that it sounds exotic and makes me feel worldly despite never leaving Northumberland?

Bamboo is genuinely brilliant. It’s sustainable, regenerating faster than my Netflix queue. It’s naturally antibacterial, so your cheese board isn’t turning into a science experiment. It’s durable enough for proper kitchen work but gentle on knife edges. And it takes pyrography beautifully, creating rich, dark tones that contrast gorgeously with the natural grain.

Also, it’s lighter than traditional hardwood boards, which means when you inevitably use it to gesticulate wildly while telling a story in the kitchen, you’re less likely to cause serious injury.

THE DESIGNS

From the sublime (intricate highland cows with floral crowns, detailed octopi that would make a marine biologist weep) to the ridiculous (Northumberian dinner choices, kitchen humour that’s borderline inappropriate), each design is hand-burned with the same care and attention.

Some are decorative art pieces that happen to be functional. Some are functional pieces that happen to be art. All of them are made with the belief that the things we use every day should bring us joy, not just utility.

WHAT’S NEXT?

More designs. More boards. More burns (hopefully just on the bamboo, not on me).

I’m always working on new ideas, taking custom commissions, and generally seeing what happens when you apply extreme heat to sustainable materials in a controlled artistic manner.

This blog will be a place to share new designs, talk about the craft, maybe throw in some care tips, and occasionally ramble about why traditional skills matter in our increasingly digital world.

IN CONCLUSION

The Northumbrian Burn is about making things properly, slowly, and with genuine care. It’s about sustainable materials, organic packaging, and keeping traditional craft alive. It’s about creating pieces that are genuinely unique, not just “unique” in the way that marketing people use the word.

It’s also about having a laugh, not taking ourselves too seriously, and remembering that at the end of the day, we’re burning pictures into bits of wood and calling it art – which is simultaneously ridiculous and wonderful.

If that sounds like your cup of tea (or your glass of wine, no judgment), stick around.

Welcome to The Northumbrian Burn. Where tradition meets bamboo, and nobody’s using lasers.

— The Northumbrian Burn Made in Northumberland. Burned by hand. Packaged with care. Delivered with love (and no plastic).

P.S. – Yes, I know “pyrography” sounds like something that should be treated with antibiotics. It’s not. It’s just Greek for “fire writing.” The Greeks had a word for everything, didn’t they?

 

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Valentine’s Day

Do you celebrate Valentine’s Day? Is is important to give your loved one some attention, warm gestures, flowers and present just on this day? Are you looking for something unusual? I have some heart pendants in my shop. Maybe you will find something your loved one be happy with. Just take a look. Happy Valentine’s Day

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Father’s Day Gift Ideas 2021

As I am a small independent business I can usually customise all my products, so you’ll be sure to find something that can be personalised to suit your Dad’s tastes. If my wooden products are not quite right for your Dad – don’t forget to check out my fellow small business makers that can be found on The British Craft House – it really is a treasure trove of wonderful creations.

The Beer Loving Dad

Whatever your Dad’s favourite tipple is –  he’ll love one of these boozy themed presents.

boozy gift for dad

The Well Groomed Dad

Has Dad got a well trimmed beard or a finely tuned skin care routine?  Will Dad soak for hours in the bath?  Does he look sharp in his suit and needs somewhere for his cufflinks? Everything you need for the well groomed gentleman can be found here!

storage gifts for dad

  • Relax Bath Caddy – a perfect gift if filled with his favourite bath goodies
  • Coin/Cufflink Tray – versatile tray for coins, cufflinks, jewellery and more!
  • Skin Care Storage – another caddy that could be filled with his favourite products
  • Shaving Kit Box – this would make a great eco gift if filled with sustainable products.

See HogWash, Holly Botanic and Saponista for some great eco beauty products ideas that would go great with the above storage pots.

The Sentimental Dad

If your Dad is a big softie then he’ll love a Memory Box to let him know how much you care. It could be filled with his favourite treats, or photos or smaller gifts.  The text and imagery is 100% customisable, and some examples are listed below:

sentimental gifts for dad

Animal Lover Gifts

For the Dad that is an animal lover perhaps a wooden box decorated with his favourite animal and text of your choice would be an ideal gift.

animal gifts for dad

The Foodie Dad

Does your Dad love his food? Maybe he enjoy some nuts with his beer or does he have more of a sweet tooth? Whether he’s into cheese, snacks or sweets – these gifts will be ideal for him.

foodie gifts for dad

The Organised or Messy Dad

Whether your Dad is super messy or really organised – he’ll still love these storage options to help keep his “stuff” under control.  In a range of sizes and styles – these wooden storage boxes can all be customised with personalised text to suit YOUR Dad.

storage gifts for dad

Special Interest Dad

Whatever your Dad is into – I can personalise a wooden item just for him.  Whether it’s storage for his fishing, bike or DIY bits or a KEEP OUT sign when he’s gaming – I’ve got a gift for all Dads!

gifts for dad

  • Personalised Storage – create a bespoke gift with your choice of text and image
  • Cycling Crate – a storage solution for his bike helmet, gloves, glasses etc
  • Gamer Door Hanger – so Dad can let you know he does not want to be disturbed!
  • DIY Box – help him get organised with this quirky “SCREW IT” box.

Don’t forget the card….

There is a huge collection of cards to choose from on TBCH – browse the selection of Father’s Day Cards available.

More Gifts for Dad ideas from The British Craft House

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All About myself and HRJ!

Welcome!  Let me start by telling you a little bit about myself!


I’m Fallon, a thirty-something year old, living in Hertfordshire with my husband and daughter.  I’m an avid crafter, have been all my life, trying my hand at many different activities for fun and making numerous things for my daughter and as gifts.   I also love home baking and drinking copious cups of tea!  I have a degree in photography and shoot freelance baby and children photography (when global pandemics don’t get in the way!)

 

I’ve been using polymer clay since I was a child, initially making teeny tiny food for my dolls house.  My husband bought me a food themed polymer clay book many years ago, and after experimenting with cakes and sweets, decided to start selling the increasing number of makes I produced, mainly to clear some space!!  The rest is history, HRJ was born in May 2011!

 

 

 

 

 

 

I chose to continue the foodie theme as I love all things quirky and retro – I’m an eighties child, so the retro food you find at old school birthday parties is an absolute favourite at mine – plates of iced ring biscuits, fondant fancies, etc – whenever we have a birthday at home, we always have that kind of tea party to celebrate!  I think the theme brings a sense of nostalgia to childhood/good memories from the past (my allsorts sweetie bracelet was one of my very first makes, and is still so popular today, with the young and old!). I’ve now also started to branch out into homeware and decorations…but more on that in my next blog post!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Inspiration strikes me at any time – I generally get distracted by anything cute and quirky, especially colourful eye catching things.  I love kawaii styles, and have incorporated it into some of my pieces.  Current trends inspire me, as well as actual foods; being a keen baker, I follow lots of baking accounts on social media, and sometimes try to recreate something edible into clay form!  I also have had many commissions and special requests over the years, and some I have felt would be really popular, so have then made these into pieces for my shop too.

I joined TBCH in early 2020 and love the unique community of makers here, they are all so helpful and friendly, with each and every one making beautiful high quality handcrafted items.

Oh and if you’re wondering…my favourite biscuit to dunk in my cup of tea is….a chocolate bourbon or Lotus Biscoff!

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What is Pyrography?

The word “pyrography” means “writing with fire”.  Often the term is used  interchangeably with the term wood burning.  However, technically the word can be used to describe any type of writing or drawing with a hot tool, and there are some amazing artists out there who pyro on to leather, bones and even paper!

All my pyrography (so far!) has been on wood.

What does a pyrography tool look like?

pyrography tools

There are many different types of pyrography tool with fixed or interchangeable tips.  The main two I use are a basic pen tool with 2 heat settings and a professional tool with a much wider choice of heat settings. 

Simple:  this basic pen tool has lots of different tips that can be screwed into the top and the pen acts a bit like a soldering iron as it heats the end up.  This is the type of tool I started out with and is great for beginners.  I still use the pen tool if I have lots of dark areas to burn.

Professional:  I have a RazorTip burner and it is amazing for detail and shading. You have the choice of fixed tip pens or interchangeable tips to choose from and there is an abundance of different tips to choose from.  The temperature control lets you have more control over shading.

How do you design on wood?

pyrography work in progress

If I am burning a simple image that I am very familiar with – eg a sunflower, I will draw the design in pencil directly onto the wood before starting the burn.

For text, or more complex designs I will first design on the computer before printing the design out.  I then transfer the design outline on to the wood using graphite paper.  I then burn over the outlines and use the print out of the design to help guide me when I do the shading.

Can you burn on any type of wood?

types of wood

Yes and no! It depends on what you want to burn.  In theory if the wood is sanded well enough you could burn on it, but depending on the type of wood you’d struggle to get good detail and might be limited to simple blocky designs.  I love to burn on Ash, Sycamore and Bass for detailed work but have frequently used Oak, Cedar and Pine for big chunky signs.  You can also only burn on untreated wood as you really don’t want to be inhaling fumes from paint, varnish or woodstain!

How long does it take?

It varies a lot! A freehand sunflower on a bookmark might only take 20 minutes to burn, whereas a detailed rose or big sign would take hours.  It also depends on how much prep the wood needs before and after.  Some items will need sanding and cutting before, other items needs lots of coats of sealant or varnish or stain after which needs to dry in between coats.

Take a look at this video of me making a sign to see all the different stages a bespoke sign goes through.

What items do you have for sale?

Please take a look at my British Craft House shop for all the currently available items.  I have a wide range of products available including:  Gifts for Him, Gifts for Her, Storage, Boxes, Signs, Gifts for Kids and much more!

jomo products

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Birthstones in Jewellery

Birthstones in Jewellery

Birthstone history can be traced back through the centuries however it was in 1912 that the American National Association of Jewellers created an official list.  This list is still in use today with a few changes and additions.

Each month has one or 2 (or 3 in the case of June and December!) gemstones assigned as birthstones and these can make a great gift idea for a special birthday, to celebrate a birth or even as a multi gem piece of jewellery to symbolise your family unit.

The birthstones are

January – Garnet

January birthstone Garnet

Garnets are most commonly known to be red but do come in an array of colours including green and purple. 


The name garnet comes from the latin word granatus which means pomegranate; which links to the classic
red colour of this beautiful gemstone.

This gemstone is thought to bring the wearer good health, wealth and happiness.

As well as being the January gemstone garnet is also the
gemstone for a second wedding anniversary.

February – Amethyst

Amethyst Birthstone Blog

Amethysts come in an array of shades from lilacs through to rich dark purples and can be cut in many different ways.

The name amethyst comes from the ancient Greek word ‘amethystos’ which means ‘not drunk’. The gemstone was believed to prevent intoxication!  That is definitely my favourite gemstone fact!

As well as being the birthstone for February amethyst is also the gem for 6th and 17th wedding anniversaries.





March – Aquamarine

Aquamarine March birthstone pendant

Aquamarine is typically a pretty light blue colour.  This gem is the green/blue variety of the mineral beryl; emerald is the green variety of the same material.

It gets its name from 2 latin words; aqua meaning water and marina meaning ‘of the sea’.

As well as being the March birthstone aquamarine is also the gift of a 19th wedding anniversary.






April – Diamond

April Birthstone- Diamond

Diamonds are formed under extremely high temperatures and pressures  in conditions that exist approximately 100 miles below the surface of the earth. Diamonds are the hardest material on earth and are made from around 99.95% carbon.

Diamonds have been popular for centuries; in the 1st century AD the Roman naturalist Pliny stated “Diamond is the most valuable, not only of precious stones but of all things in this world.”

Diamonds are graded by categories known as the 4 c’s- cut, colour, clarity and carat.

As well as being the birthstone for April diamond is also the gemstone for 60th and 75th wedding anniversaries.

May- Emerald

May birthstone - emerald

Emeralds are the green variety of the mineral beryl and have been used in jewellery for thousands of years.

They have been used in jewellery for thousands of years and it was first mined in Egypt in 330BC.  Cleopatra is known to have worn this beautiful gemstone in her jewellery.

The oldest emeralds found (to date) were created 2.97 billion years ago in South Africa!

As well as being Mays birthstone emeralds are also the gems associated with 2oth and 35th wedding anniversaries.


June – Pearl, moonstone and Alexandrite

June birthstone - Pearl

The month of June has 3 birthstones associated with it; pearl, moonstone and alexandrite. For this blog I am going to focus on pearls.

Pearls have been used in jewellery for centuries and were first written about  by a Chinese historian in 2206 BC.

Pearls come in a rainbow of colours. White, soft pink, grey and peacock blues can occur naturally but brighter colours can also be created by adding dye to the shell before the pearl begins to grow.

The shine on a pearl is known as lustre and can easily be damaged. It is advised to spray products such as hairspray and perfume (and allow them to dry) before putting on pearl jewellery.  To keep their sheen gently wipe them with a damp cloth after wearing.

Did you know that real pearls feel warm to the touch and have a gritty texture if you lightly rub them on your teeth? You can spot a fake if it feels cold to hold and/or feels smooth on your teeth!

As well as being the birthstone of June pearls are also the gift of a thirtieth wedding anniversary.

July- Ruby

July birthstone ruby

Rubies are in the family of minerals called corundum which also includes sapphire.  In its purest form corundum is colourless; the variations in colour come from the trace elements in the gems.  Chromium is the element which gives ruby its colour.

Rubies have been treasured for years and early civilisation believed the gems held the power to life.  The gem remained popular throughout the middle ages and was sought after by Royalty.

The word ruby comes from the Latin word ‘ruber’ which means red.

As well as being the birthstone for July Rubies are also the gem for a 40th wedding anniversary.

August – Peridot

Peridot is the name given to gemstone quality pieces of the mineral olivine.  It gets the vibrant yellow-green colour from the presence of iron within its composition.

Peridot gems are found in solidified lava and some has even been found in meteorites that have fallen to earth.

The Egyptians believed that peridot is the gemstone of the sun.

As well as being the birthstone for August peridot is also the gemstone for a 15th wedding anniversary.



September – Sapphire

Sapphires are in the same family of gemstones as rubies, known as corundum.  Sapphires get their colour from the trace elements that make up the gem; in the case of blue sapphires this is iron and titanium.

While sapphires tend to be thought of as blue they can be any colour except red including pink, green, purple, yellow or even colourless.  A red corundum would class as a ruby.

Sapphires have been used in adornments for centuries and were worn by kings and queens in ancient Greece and Rome as they were believed to protect their owners from harm and envy.

As well as being the birthstone of September sapphires are also the gemstone for 45th and 65th wedding anniversaries.

October – Tourmaline and Opal

October is another lucky month with 2 birthstones; both tourmaline and opal are associated with this month.  I am going to focus on the beautiful gem tourmaline.

This gemstone can be found in many different colours as wide ranging as pink and green and you can even get a range of colours in one piece! 

Tourmaline has been found in many places around the world including Brazil, America and China.  The different colours of the gem are produced with different elements within the stones. For example copper is found in vivid blues and greens discovered in Brazil and this colour is called paraiba.

Tourmaline is also the gemstone for an 8th wedding anniversary.

November – Topaz and citrine

November babies have the choice of 2 gemstones; topaz or citrine.

Topaz gemstones come in  a wide range of colours the most common is brown but it is also found in shades of pink and purple through to blue and green.  Topaz is a pleochroic gemstone which means it can show different colours through the crystal structure as its moved. 

Citrine is a rarer gemstone and in the past it was confused with topaz as it is found in similar brown- yellow shades.  Citrine is often used in fancy gemstone cuts and carvings.  This gemstone is also the gemstone for a thirteenth anniversary.


December – Tanzanite, turquoise and zircon

December birthdays have three options for their birthstone and you are spoilt for choice with tanzanite, turquoise and zircon!

Tanzanite is a relatively new gemstone having been found in Tanzania in the late 1960’s. At first the locals believed they had discovered sapphires as the blue- purple colour can be very similar. 

By contrast turquoise has been found and used in jewellery for thousands of years!  It is thought to provide good health, fortune and protect the wearer from evil and was used by the ancient Eypytians.

Zircon comes in a range of colours and is a natural gemstone unlike cubic zirconia which it is often confused with.  Zircon is the oldest mineral on earth; there are deposits in Australis which are over 4 billion years old.  This gem is known for its ‘fire’ as it has beautiful sparkle and flashes of multicolour light.

Birthstone Summary

Having said this I don’t think people should feel tied to a gemstone if they are not keen on theirs’; I have had people message me saying they like a particular gemstone but its not their birthstone so they are not sure they should wear it.  In my opinion you should wear a gemstone if you love it no matter if it is your birthstone or not

Head over to my shop to see my range of gemstone jewellery and do get in touch if you are looking for anything in particular whether it’s a birthstone piece or just something with your favourite gemstone in.

Do you have any jewellery with your birthstone in; do you prefer another gemstone?! I’d love to know.

Laura xx

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Hearts aren’t just for Valentines!

I have had a lovely time over the Christmas lock down period making fused glass hearts in a cast iron pan. Thanks to an excellent tutorial from glasshoppa.com me and my daughter whiled away the time, when we couldn’t see the rest of the family, coming up with various combinations of glass to pile up in the mold ready for a hot fuse.

Once out and cooled down they needed a bit of grinding and cleaning before going back in the kiln for a nice fire polish.

Now I’m waiting for some little box frames to be delivered so I can mount them and then put on sale in my shop. Should make a lovely little letter box gift to send to those we love.

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About Me & Nature by Day

Hi,

I’m Dee also known as Debz. I make unique handmade silver jewellery which is inspired by Mother Nature’s amazing textures and designs. All my work is made by hand, by me, from Silver Metal Clay which is 99.9% pure silver and is a recycled material, I’ll tell you a little more about this amazing medium below.

How it all started

I started making jewellery several years ago after my twin sister bought me a Metal Clay course for Christmas. I immediately fell in love with this fascinating process and knew this was what I was destined to do.

I’ve always been creative and fascinated by the worlds flora and fauna. I went to Art College way back when, but I failed to follow my creative heart for my career and instead worked in luxury retail for over 25 years. While working with some of the worlds most beautiful luxury products, I always dreamed of one day being able to share my own designs and creations with my own precious customers and now I am through Nature by Day.

My Collection

Mother Nature is the greatest designer of all, nothing a human can create is more beautiful than that of nature and this is why I try to recreate natures designs. Sea shells dominate my collection. I’m passionate about them not only because they are among some of the most remarkable designs found in nature, but also because of their spiritual and magical powers which have been used throughout time all over the world. Shells are linked with the feminine energy, where shells are used to draw the things you desire into your life. Each shell or symbol of a shell brings and possess it’s own bit of magic so my silver shells make the perfect gift for every woman if they need a bit of extra power and magic in their life as well as a beautiful piece of handmade jewellery.

Metal Clay is the perfect medium for capturing every intricate detail that Mother Nature puts into her gorgeous designs. I make every item individually by hand so every piece is unique in it’s own little way. All the findings and other components I use to make my finished pieces are made from Sterling Silver. 

I make your orders in my lovely home in the Herefordshire countryside that I share with my Scottish husband Ken and my little rescue dog, Tahira.

My real passion is creating and making commissions or personalised designs for you, my customers, there is nothing more gratifying and humbling for me than to make that special piece of jewellery that you can treasure forever.

All my jewellery is beautifully gift wrapped in my eco-friendly branded gift boxes tied with ribbon so they make perfect gifts for every occasion or just a treat for yourself! I’m also happy to add a handwritten note if you want me to send something directly to a friend or loved one.

I welcome orders from all over the world.

Commissions

Did you find a shell on a special holiday or on your honeymoon that you’d love made into silver? Does a loved one have a special tree or plant that you’d like a permanent piece of to wear? If so, I’d be delighted to create a customised and personal design for you, so please don’t hesitate to get in touch with me or if you simply have a question about my jewellery please email me at: deeyoung@naturebyday.com.

Silver Metal Clay

Metal Clay is exactly that, silver in clay form, tiny little packets of clay. The clay is made from tiny particles of reclaimed silver mixed with an organic binder and water. You can shape, mould and sculpt the clay like you would with any other type of clay.

The clay is then dried, once dried you can refine it further by sanding, carving, filing etc. until you have the perfect piece. The clay then needs to be fired in a tiny little kiln. 

Once fired you are left with pure Fine Silver which is classed as 99.9% pure verses Sterling Silver which is 92.5% pure.

Once fired you can then use normal silversmithing techniques such as soldering to complete the pieces. 

The last process like with any jewellery is polishing, I use 7 different steps, all done by hand to polish all my pieces to ensure I don’t lose any of the lovely detail.  

Thank you for reading my about page.

Happy browsing and shopping,

Dee.