And I thought weaving with silver wires was tricky…. take a look at this beautiful and fine work from Chile!

green bells necklace by Manuela Tromben

White and "aubergine" brooch. Designed by Paula Leal

I’m hoping to get to the pop up shop in Carnaby Street in the next week to see these lovely looking items. (Would have loved to take part in a workshop.)

This video slows my pulse and clears my airways, and lends an extra dimension to the beauty of the work here.

It’s great to see sustainable fair trade projects of this caliber coming to the fore. Combining contemporary aesthetics with traditional practice and a dynamic approach to business, I think we’ll be hearing more about Chile Makers in the near future.  (http://www.chilemakers.com)

Thanks to Sarah for bringing this to my attention……

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Take a look at these fantastic rings, designed and made by students at Flux this term!

mystic ring with moonstone

By Trish, course D03.  Oxidised sterling silver with gold-set moonstone.

ribbon of silver with moonstone

Helen, D03. Folded sterling silver with rainbow moonstone.

diamond ring with smokey quartz

Blandine, D03. Sterling silver, with bead-set smokey quartz.

classic ring with stone

Claire, D03. Sterling silver, with watermelon tourmaline.

flower ring with iolite

Bella, C06. Forged silver ring with flower and iolite centre.

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Are you looking for an exciting new approach to using up your scrap silver?

Learn how to transform your silver into beautiful objects using the Delft sand method.

Great for one off prototyping and small batch production!

This course is suitable for those with some experience of jewellery making.

Small student numbers make for excellent access to equipment and support. Only 4 places remaining, so email now!

3 day course in silver casting, with Vicky Forrester

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We are so pleased to announce that Imogen has won the prestigious  ‘Designer of the Year – One Year On’ award at the New Designers show, 2010! Congratulations from all of us here at Flux Studios xxx

Imogen Belfield wins One Year On Designer of the Year 2010

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If you missed us this weekend for the open studios you have another chance to catch up here at Camberwell Beauty! The evening promises to be a stimulating event as artists, designers and makers come together to show and discuss their work.

Institute of Psychiatry, 16 DeCrespigny Rd, SE5 8AF

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I have designed a new collection of jewellery, and all my work has just launched on my fabulous new website…

http://www.vicky-forrester.com

Vicky crafts metal to create beautiful forms.  Elegant design, technique and innovation go into each unique piece. All work is available as you see them. They can also be re made in other materials gold , platinum and precious stones can be incorporated into the designs depending on what you want.

The jewellery making process requires focus; at every stage in the development of a piece of jewellery, challenges arise and choices must be made. The process requires a fluid approach, and every problem arising equally presents opportunity.

Vicky has exhibited work extensively in the UK and abroad through various specialist galleries (Electrum, Lesley Craze, Flow, ProArte Monaco and many more).

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